He returned home to Spokane where he continuously practiced law until his illness, except for two years of military service in the U.S. Army flying corps during World War I.

[13] Albi was a founder of the Athletic Round Table (ART),[21] which led the effort to expand the presence of sports in the Spokane area.

[13] He was the Italian consul agent for Idaho and eastern Washington from 1929 to 1941,[36] and was active in many local organizations including the American Legion, Kiwanis, Elks, and Knights of Columbus.

[13] His widow Mazie died less than five years later in 1967; they are buried in Spokane in the family plot at Fairmount Memorial Park,[19] adjacent to the west side of Joe Albi Stadium.

[1][37] Seated several rows above the field in the southwest corner bleachers (47°42′18″N 117°29′00″W / 47.70506°N 117.48342°W / 47.70506; -117.48342), the 600-pound (270 kg) slightly-larger-than-life Joe is often adorned in the school colors of competing teams.