He was Albert told many in New England whether it was time to bust out an umbrella, bring some extra sunscreen, or ready the shovels for more than 30 years. Albert, a Newton native, was beloved for decades in and around Boston. He was universally respected, standing out as one of the true professionals in a competitive news market. Albert started at WCVB in He remained at Channel 5 for 31 years, through all the "No School" days and the heat waves, leaving in

Aug 04,   Dick Albert, WCVB's former chief meteorologist, died Friday after complications from pneumonia, the station announced Friday evening. He was . Whether the weather was stormy or clear, WCVB-TV's former chief meteorologist Dick Albert, who was on the Boston airwaves for 31 years, always greeted NewsCenter 5 viewers with a sunny smile. Aug 04,   Dick Albert, Longtime WCVB Weatherman, Dies at 73 - Boston, MA - Albert, the former chief meteorologist at the station, died Friday of complications from star-booster.com: Mike Carraggi.

He was Albert told many in New England whether it was time to bust out an umbrella, bring some extra sunscreen, or ready the shovels for more than 30 years. Albert, a Newton native, was beloved for decades in and around Boston. He was universally respected, standing out as one of the true professionals in a competitive news market.

Dick Albert WCVB-TV Boston Weather Promo

Albert started at WCVB in He remained at Channel 5 for 31 years, through all the "No School" days and the heat waves, leaving in Here's a clip from Albert's last day at the station:. Albert also had stints in Denver and San Francisco, and Albuquerque. Additionally, he was a U. Albert, who died yesterday at 73 from complications from pneumonia, retired in after a year career at WCVB.

He leaves his wife, Mary Ann and two sons, Marc and Matt. The couple had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year.

An undated photo of Dick Albert and Bob Copeland. Ro Dooley Mike Lynch, another of Albert's longtime colleagues at WCVB, said Albert "took his work very, very seriously, and yet he never took Author: Danny Mcdonald. Dick Albert, WCVB's former chief meteorologist, died Friday after complications from pneumonia, the station announced Friday evening. He was Dick Albert, WCVB's former chief meteorologist, died Friday after complications from pneumonia, the station announced Friday evening. He was Born: Feb 29, 'FINE AND DANDY': Dick Albert joined WCVB in Albert died yesterday at age 73, from complications of pneumonia. (05/11/07 Needham, MA) WCVB News Center 5 .

Friends remembered Albert as a funny, entertaining presence who loved the weather and adored people. And he lit up the newsroom the same way he brightened his forecasts of the notoriously fickle New England weather.

You could tell he loved what he was doing. His love for and dedication to weather was surpassed only by his love and dedication to his wonderful family; his wife Mary Ann, their sons Marc and Matt, and their families.

We send our deepest sympathy, prayers, and much love to the Albert family, and Dick will be forever in our hearts and memories. Show Caption.

Aug 04,   Former WCVB Channel 5 Meteorologist Dick Albert and Anchor Jim Boyd were part of a small group honored by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame on Sept. Aug 05,   WCVB-TV's former chief meteorologist Dick Albert, who was on the Boston airwaves for 31 years, always greeted NewsCenter 5 viewers with a .