Edward J. D’Alba—one of three original founders of Philadelphia-based Urban Engineers Inc.—died on July 1. He was 91.
Known as EJ, D’Alba retired in 1999 as a senior vice president, a post he held for 20 years. He worked on notable projects such as the New York State Thruway, the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, the Center City Commuter Tunnel in Philadelphia and the Phase IIA Expansion program at Philadelphia International Airport. He also specialized in bridge design.