Alfred Acker Jr.

Niantic — Alfred W. Acker Jr. of Niantic died peacefully at home Feb. 9, 2019.

Al was born Jan. 3, 1930, in Hartford to Alfred W. and Edith (Anderson) Acker and raised in West Hartford. He graduated from William H. Hall High School as salutatorian in 1948, received his B.A. from Dartmouth College in 1952, and his M.B.A. from Tuck School of Business in 1953. After completing Naval OCS, he served on active duty until 1957, and was honorably discharged as a lieutenant in 1967. Al joined Price Waterhouse in New York City in 1957, and soon after was transferred to its new Stamford office and attained his C.P.A. In 1966, he joined Citizen’s Utilities Company in Stamford as controller. In 1972, he joined Lone Star Industries in Greenwich, retiring in 1992, as vice president and general auditor. While with Lone Star, he traveled extensively throughout South America and the United States, often accompanied by his wife and sons, Bruce and Jeffrey.

He and Judith Hartt Acker were married July 13, 1963, at Trinity Church, Southport. For the first 29 years of their marriage, Al and Judy lived in Fairfield, where Al was an active member of Trinity Church, Southport, serving on the vestry as treasurer. He was also a member of the Patterson Club and the Executive Committee of the Dartmouth club of Bridgeport. For Dartmouth, he also interviewed many area prospective Dartmouth students.

Upon Al’s retirement, Al and Judy relocated to a former family beach cottage on Niantic Bay and became members of St. John’s Episcopal Church and Black Hall Club. Again, Al became involved with the local Dartmouth Club, serving as its treasurer and still interviewing prospective students. Judy and Al became regulars at duplicate bridge games and developed a passion for Dixieland music, attending many local and national gigs and festivals. For a number of years, Al served as tax collector and treasurer of the Oak Grove Beach Association. Al is survived by his wife Judy; sons Bruce and wife, Elaine, of Williamsville, N.Y., and Jeffrey and wife, Lara, of Hanover, N.H., and seven grandchildren, Kevin, Emily, Ben, Lindsay, Jake, Dennis and Joseph. He is also survived by his nephew Barry Acker and wife, Janet, of Maine; and his niece Carolyn Giliberto and husband, Stan, of Glastonbury. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Mike and Chester; and nephew, Wayne Acker.

The family would like to especially thank the angels from Angel Care, Debbie, Joanne and Kaylee, who took care of him to the end and the nurses and aides from Hospice.

A celebration of Al’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at St. John’s Episcopal Church followed by burial of his ashes in St. John’s Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to St. John’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 810, Niantic, CT 06357 or Center for Hospice Care 179 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360 will be greatly appreciated.

Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Please visit www. fultontherouxniantic.com for tributes, directions and more service information.