Notes in Memory of Albert VanMaanen, Founder of Reading Coffee

Dear Ro;
Lois and I have such warm and fond memories of Albert, you and the shop.
Smelling the roasting beans well before walking in. Lively chatting Unbelievable introductions to beans from exotic origins.

Albert was truly a visionary. We are both sorry for your loss, but SO glad to have been enriched by knowing you both!

Mike and Lois

Reading Coffee is the Coffee Company that started my Coffee journey.I refused to drink coffee until I was 30 ,but One day 20 plus years ago I entered the Greatest Bagel shop in Pennsylvania " New York Bagelry"on 2720 West Lawn, Pennsylvania and smelled the greatest Aroma ever of Coffee flavors “Jamaican Me Crazy” and “Jazzy Java”. I was hooked.I went to “New York Bagelry” almost every day that Fall for the Coffee and Bagels..I gained 30 lbs,but I enjoyed every sip of coffee and bite of bagels. So I want to Thank Mr. Albert Vanmaanen for making my mornings more enjoyable and for giving me a reason not to hit the snooze button and get up earlier. Your Coffee will Always be better than the rest of the Wawa and Starbucksm

Rosie, sorry to hear of Albert’s passing. He was a wonderful person I have fond memories of when I worked alongside you both. 🙏❤️🙏

We were sad to hear of Albert’s passing. He left a lasting impression with us, and yes, as the story goes, he was passionate about the business of coffee and doing things right. He left quite a legacy for all to enjoy.

Rosie, I am so sorry to hear of Albert’s passing. I have fond memories of working along side of everyone and have often said it was the best place to work and that was due to you and Albert. My condolences to you. Mary Anne Naylon

Rosie, I am so sorry to hear of Albert’s passing. I have fond memories of working along side of everyone and have often said it was the best place to work and that was due to you and Albert. My condolences to you. Mary Anne Naylon

Dear Rosemary, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m the guy from Brooklyn who used to stop by to buy coffee when I used to come to the area a lot. Albert was delightful, and I always enjoyed our chats. May the memories shared by those who were fond of him bring you comfort.

Dear Rosemary…… I am so sorry for your loss of Albert. He was one in a million! I treasure the memories of working with all of you ( including Jack and Peggy) @ the shop on 8th Street in Reading. Wishing you comfort in your memories of such a dear man.❤️
Anne Sweeney Sedlis

Rosemary i’m so sorry for your loss it must be a though time for you
I will always remember Albert as a adventerous and warm person

Sincerly yours
Jeroen van Maanen (nephew)

Thank you for all your wonderful comments and support for Tante Rosemary. ❤️

oh Rosie, I am so so sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking right now with you. I will never forget the time when my husband passed away and you came to the door with fresh ground coffee for me. I loved Albert as I know you did also. Please reach out to me. I would love to come and visit you and just give you a hug. My number is 484-955-7374. Please don’t hesitate. I would love to come and visit. Blessings to you from Dee.

I am so sorry for your loss. My self and my family along with the members from the Birdsboro-Union fire department are keeping you and your family in are thoughts and prayers.