Xavier H. Alban May 15, 1981 - June 17, 2021

Xavier H. Alban, 40, of Allentown passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was loving and dedicated father, husband, son, brother, cousin, uncle.

Xavier was born in Ecuador where his grandparents and loving aunt help raised him. He migrated to the United States to join his parents and his youngest sister Stefanny at the age of fourteen along with his beloved and lifetime confidant eldest sister Shimara. Xavier embraced the American culture making him an avid Eagles and Philly fanatic while never forgetting his roots and continuing to cheer for his homeland Barcelona soccer team. He was a gamer and enjoyed sharing this pastime with his son Xander and his nephew Daniel. He spoiled and adored his beautiful nieces Mikayla and Izabella to no end just as he had done with their mothers Shimara and Stefanny. His mother Luisa was his lifeline, and he inherited his kindness and generosity from her. His father Horacio can be credited for giving sharing the trait of Xavier’s tremendous personality, sense of humor, and infectious laugh. His brother-law Daniel, his cousins Ivan, and David were his brothers in all sense of the word and they each held a special place in his heart and earned his unconditional respect and loyalty.

Xavier biggest and most proud accomplishment were his children and the family he built with his wife of fifteen years Cecilia (Saltos) Alban. He was a devoted father to his children and openly expressed the joy, love, and calmness they brought to his life. He was proud of the young independent man his son was becoming and was enamored with his daughter whose arrival two years ago complemented the happiness and harmony in their home. He adored his wife and never held back in expressing with words and action the love they shared.

Xavier had both scholar and professional achievements throughout his life earning his high school diploma from Allen High School, an Electrical Technology Associates Degree from Lehigh Carbon College community college, and most recently an “Excellent Driver Award” from his employer UPS.

For all those who had the honor of knowing Xavier, they will always remember him as a joyous, loving, kind, generous, and loyal man. When he entered a room his presence commanded attention but to be around him and know him meant you were happy and smiling because his enthusiasm for life was contiguous. His smile will always be unforgettable and his most remembered trait because it was honest, and amid with true affection every time. When Xavier embraced you in a hug you felt the emotional and physical calmness and endearment, he conveyed through every time because he did not know how to hug any other way.

Survivors: Wife; Cecilia (Saltos) Alban, children, Xander and Xiara Alban Allentown; parents, Horacio and Luisa Alban Allentown; sisters, Shimara Zica/Alban and her husband Daniel Negrao Zica of Breinigsville and their children, Daniel and Izabella Zica, Stefanny Alban and her partner Michael Foster and their daughter Mikayla Foster Allentown; brother, Ivan N. Cedeno and David Saltos; aunt Margarita Alban, paternal grandmother Elodia Palacios; all of Ecuador. He is proceeded by his paternal grandfather Nicolas Alban; maternal grandmother, Dolores Zambrano.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate the life of Xavier will be held Saturday, June 26th at 10:30 A.M. in the St. Paul’s Catholic Church 920 South Second Street, Allentown.  Friends and relatives may call from 4:30 – 8:30 P.M. Friday in the Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. 274 North Krocks Road, Allentown. www.stephensfuneral.com.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Autism Speaks in memory of Xavier. https://www.autismspeaks.org/donate-to-autism-speaks

Xavier H. Alban, 40, de Allentown falleció el Jueves 17 de Junio del 2021. Fue un padre, esposo, hijo, hermano, primo, tío amoroso y dedicado.

Xavier nació en Ecuador, donde lo criaron sus abuelos y su tía amorosa. Emigró a los Estados Unidos para reunirse con sus padres y su hermana menor Stefanny a la edad de catorce años junto con su amada y confidente hermana mayor Shimara. Xavier abrazó la cultura estadounidense convirtiéndolo en un ávido fanático de las Águilas y Phillies de Filadelfia sin olvidar nunca sus raíces y continuar animando a su equipo de fútbol local, el Barcelona. Adoraba los juegos de videos y disfrutaba compartiendo este pasatiempo con su hijo Xander y su sobrino Daniel. Mimó y adoraba a sus hermosas sobrinas Mikayla e Izabella sin fin, tal como lo había hecho con sus hermanas Shimara y Stefanny. Su madre Luisa fue su salvavidas y de ella heredó su amabilidad y generosidad. A su padre Horacio se le puede atribuir el mérito de compartir el rasgo de la tremenda personalidad, el sentido del humor y la risa contagiosa de Xavier. Su cuñado Daniel, sus primos Iván y David eran sus hermanos en todo el sentido de la palabra y cada uno tenía un lugar especial en su corazón y se ganó su respeto y lealtad incondicional.

El mayor y más orgulloso logro de Xavier fueron sus hijos y la familia que construyó con su esposa de quince años Cecilia (Saltos) Alban. Fue un padre devoto de sus hijos y expresó abiertamente la alegría, el amor y la tranquilidad que le brindaron a su vida. Estaba orgulloso del joven independiente en el que se estaba convirtiendo su hijo y estaba enamorado de su hija cuya llegada hace dos años complementó la felicidad y armonía en su hogar. Adoraba a su esposa y nunca se contuvo en expresar con palabras y acciones el amor que compartían.

Xavier tuvo logros académicos y profesionales a lo largo de su vida obteniendo su diploma de escuela secundaria de Allen High School, un título de Asociado en Tecnología Eléctrica de la Universidad Comunitaria Lehigh Carbon y, más recientemente, un “Premio al conductor excelente” de su empleador United Parcel Service (UPS).

Para todos aquellos que tuvieron el honor de conocer a Xavier, siempre lo recordarán como un hombre alegre, cariñoso, amable, generoso y leal. Cuando entraba en una habitación, su presencia llamaba la atención, pero estar cerca de él y conocerlo significaba que estabas feliz y sonriente porque su entusiasmo por la vida era contiguo. Su sonrisa siempre será inolvidable y su rasgo más recordado porque fue honesto, y en medio con verdadero cariño cada vez. Cuando Xavier te abrazaba, en un abrazo sentías la calma emocional y física; ese el cariño que transmitía todo el tiempo porque no sabía abrazar de otra manera.

Sobrevivientes: esposa: Cecilia (Saltos) Alban, hijos: Xander y Xiara Alban de Allentown; padres: Horacio y Luisa Alban de Allentown; hermanas: Shimara Zica / Alban y su esposo Daniel Negrao Zica de Breinigsville y sus hijos, Daniel e Izabella Zica, Stefanny Alban y su pareja Michael Foster y su hija Mikayla Foster de Allentown; hermanos de crianza: Ivan N. Cedeño y David Saltos; madre de crianza: Margarita Alban; abuela paterna Elodia Palacios; residentes de Ecuador. Le sigue su abuelo paterno Nicolás Alban; abuela materna, Dolores Zambrano.

Servicios Funebres: Una misa de entierro Cristiano para celebrar la vida de Xavier se llevará a cabo el Sábado, 26 de junio a las 10:30 a.m. en la Iglesia Católica de St. Paul, 920 South Second Street, Allentown, PA.

Les invitamos al Velorio el día Viernes 25 de Junio del 2021 desde las 4:30 p.m. hasta 8:30 p.m. en Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. 274 North Krocks Road, Allentown. www.stephensfuneral.com

Contribuciones: en lugar de flores, se pueden hacer contribuciones a la Organización Autism Speaks en memoria de Xavier. https://www.autismspeaks.org/donate-to-autism-speaks