About Albano Appliance & Service
Alfred T. Albano
Born and raised in nearby Bedford, New York, Fred Albano literally began his appliance career at the age of 10, when family-owned Albano Electric was still run by his father. He started selling at 16 and was already being groomed for ownership by the time he graduated from Siena College with a degree in marketing and management. He became an owner in 1997.
Driven by a love of food and cooking, Fred was instrumental in bringing on the pro-style appliance offerings that are so popular now. In his continued efforts to remain on the cutting edge, he was the first appliance dealer on the East coast to have a professional chef on staff. This move gave birth to the company's continuing education program, which includes culinary classes and manufacturer demos as well as private and in-home instruction for customers to get the best out of their appliances.
Fred lives with his wife and two children in South Salem, New York.
Phil DeRoberts
Phil DeRoberts began his career at Albano Electric in 1972 immediately following his service in Vietnam with the United States Air Force. He started with on-the-job-training as an electrician's helper. After several years, he transitioned into the appliance end of the business as a delivery person. This paved the way for his work as an appliance repair technician.
In 1987 he became manager of the company's appliance service department. Phil has been a partner with Albano Appliance & Service since 1997, when the company's electrical contracting service became a separate business.
Michael DiNapoli
Michael DiNapoli joined Albano Appliance & Service in 1998 and became a partner in 2007. He has been sales manager with the company since 1999 and oversees daily operations of the sales department. He joins Fred Albano and Phil DeRoberts as an owner.
Like his parents, Mr. DiNapoli is a lifetime Stamford, Connecticut resident. Prior to joining Albano Appliance, he owned a restaurant in Fairfield County for 21 years. He and his wife, a registered nurse and case manager at Stamford Hospital, have three sons.
Timeline
1952
Opening under the name of Alfred Albano Electrical Service.
Business mainly consists of electrical contracting, small appliance sales & service, housewares & giftware.
1954
Son Alfred Albano, Jr. joins full time.
1958
Son Ted Albano joins full time. Major appliances added to product line.
1959
Second story expansion. Name changed to Albano Electric, Inc.
1962
Sons Alfred Jr. and Ted take over ownership.
1967
First warehouse addition built.
1972
Current partner Phil DeRoberts
joins full time.
1976
Move retail space into current location in building/major showroom expansion.
First GE order placed.
1985
Two-story warehouse expansion.
1987
Current partner Alfred Albano
(Ted's son) joins full time.
1990
Introduction of commercial ranges and high-end appliance offerings.
1997
Ted's son, Alfred and Phil DeRoberts take over ownership of appliance retail and service business - now named Albano Appliance & Service, LLC.
Alfred Jr's son, Bob, takes over ownership of electrical contracting service business - now named Albano Electrical Contracting & Service, LLC. Two businesses are run independently.
Alfred Albano, Jr. retires.
2002
Ted retires.
2007
Michael DiNapoli (center), sales manager since 1999, becomes a partner along with Alfred Albano
and Phil DeRoberts.
2008
The store as it looks today.