Albert Tracy Johnson Jr. of New York City and Sagaponack Dies September 14 - 27 East
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Albert Tracy Johnson Jr. of New York City and Sagaponack Dies September 14

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Albert Tracy Johnson Jr.

Albert Tracy Johnson Jr.

authorStaff Writer on Oct 6, 2025

Albert Tracy Johnson Jr. of New York City and Sagaponack died on September 14. He was 84.

Born April 28, 1941, in Dayton Ohio, his unwavering kindness, infectious humor, and selfless nature endeared him to many throughout his life.

He spent his early years in Dayton before moving to Roslyn. He attended the Greenvale School in Greenvale, New Yorl, St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire, and Hobart College in Geneva. After graduation, he served with the National Guard from 1965-75. He worked in banking and journalism, and with publisher McGraw-Hill.

He was an avid baseball and hockey player in college, and enjoyed getting out on the tennis and paddle tennis courts in his adult life. He loved watching sports, and his passion for reading was unparalleled. His engaging personality and sense of humor guaranteed an atmosphere filled with warmth and laughs at any gathering. His legacy is one of love for his family and someone who always put others before himself.

He was predeceased by his brother, Michael. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jane; his two sons, Timothy (Kristen) and Duncan (Joelle); granddaughter Molly; sister Diane Wade; his nieces, Jennifer Lannan (Michael) and Leslie Kelly (Denis); and his great-nieces, Lucy Lannan and Hope Kelly.

A memorial service will be held on November 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Bridgehampton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd, Kanab, UT 84741-5000 or the Sierra Club Foundation, 2101 Webster St Suite 1350, Oakland, CA 94612.

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