Alberosky: The Legacy of John D.
Alboroski Street in Batavia honors the late Police Chief John D. Alboroski, who was admired for keeping the town safe but tragically lost his life in 1940 while pursuing a speeder, making his name a fitting tribute despite its difficulty to spell or pronounce.
Father & Son Heros
On December 7th, 1941, Francis Alboroski, who had joined the U.S. Navy after his father’s tragic death, was aboard the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor, where he perished alongside 1,176 sailors; his and his father's sacrifices make naming a Batavia street in their honor deeply fitting.