Albert Bartosic, 85, Rohm & Haas lawyer

Albert J. Bartosic, 85, of Cheltenham, head of litigation for the former Rohm & Haas Co., died Monday, Sept. 30, of congestive heart failure at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Meadowbrook.

Mr. Bartosic worked for Rohm & Haas for more than 35 years before retiring in the early 1990s. His work involved defending materials the chemical company manufactured, when, for example, they came under scrutiny in fire-safety and trade-related cases.

Rohm & Haas was acquired by Dow Chemical Co. in 2009.

Born in Shamokin, Pa., Mr. Bartosic grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from John Bartram High School in 1945. He earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from what is now Drexel University in 1950 and a law degree from Temple University in 1960.

In 1954, he married Gloria Fioravanti of Philadelphia, whom he met at Drexel.

He served in the Air Force during the Korean War.

Mr. Bartosic was active with the American Society for Testing and Materials. He headed several committees and was chairman of the board in 1990. The society sets the standard for materials used in various industries.

Mr. Bartosic was a founding member and president of the Delaware Valley chapter of the American Corporate Council of Attorneys. He also was on the board of Fireman's Hall Museum of Philadelphia.

His son, Albert J. Jr., described him as "a gentle, kind man with a razor-sharp mind and a subtle sense of humor."

"He could carry on a conversation with anyone. He will be missed by family, friends and colleagues," his son said.

Surviving, besides his son and wife of 59 years, are two grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 240 Haverford Rd., Wynnewood. Visitors may call starting at 9:30. Interment is in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Philadelphia.

Donations may be made to the Carmelite Monastery, 1400 66th Ave., Philadelphia 19126.