Albert F. Krapf

FITCHBURG – Albert F. Krapf, 91, passed away peacefully in his home on June 5, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Albert, a lifelong resident of Fitchburg, was born in his family’s home on Fifth Mass Turnpike, less than a mile from where he built his current home. He was the son of the late Albert T. and Helen (Mauderer) Krapf, growing up in West Fitchburg and attending Fitchburg Public Schools. Albert was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he proudly served the country he so loved. After his honorable discharge, Albert returned home to marry his beloved wife Anne “Marie” (Marceau), who predeceased him in 2021 after 67 years of marriage. He worked as a machinist for Simonds Saw and Steel for ten years before his 28-year career at American Can. After his retirement, Albert worked for several years at Ranor before his final retirement in 1995. Albert was an avid gardener and loved spending time outdoors. He enjoyed boating, fishing, and traveling the US along with Marie, they were able to visit 48 out of 50 U.S. States, with driving to Alaska being his favorite. Always active, Albert was a member of Gardner Golf Course and a member of the Fitchburg Senior Center where he was an avid cribbage player. He treasured spending time with his family and always enjoyed holidays and get-togethers at the family home, which was always filled with love. He is survived by his children, Joan Goodwin, and husband Kim of Fitchburg; James Krapf and partner Miriam Bemis of Gardner, David Krapf and wife Mary Beth of Fitchburg, and Michael Krapf of Ashburnham. Among his six grandchildren, he leaves Jennifer Latsis and her husband John Latsis, Jeff Goodwin and his wife Caron Goodwin, and Kayla Krapf. His great-grandchildren Emma and Jack Goodwin and Maximos Latsis were the greatest joys in his life. Albert also leaves several nieces, nephews, and friends who were very special to him. Albert was predeceased by his brothers Kenneth and Malcolm Krapf and his sister Genevieve Goudreau. Calling hours will be held in the Isabelle and Anderson Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon St., Fitchburg on Friday, June 9, from 9:00- 10:30 am. The funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am in St. Bernard’s Parish at St. Camillus Church, 333 Mechanic St. Fitchburg. Burial will follow in the MA Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon. Please consider a memorial contribution to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105, or to the Mass Audubon Society, 208 South Great Road Lincoln, MA 01773.

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Albert F. Krapf

September 5, 1931 - June 5, 2023