Albert F. Linnell Sr.
August 1, 1937 – July 8, 2015
Albert Linnell
Albert F. Linnell Sr., 77, passed away on July 8, 2015, in Sun City Center, Fla. Albert was born August 1, 1937, in Brewster, Mass., the son of Albert Robbins and Alice Mae (Nickerson) Linnell. He attended the Harwich School System in Harwich, Mass.,and worked on farms with his father during high school.
Albert served in the U.S. Navy for eight years. After leaving the service, he became a Scuba instructor and a salvage diver. He worked in the construction industry as a master craftsman. Later in life, he joined the Boy Scouts of America as a professional Camp Ranger at Camp Sequassen and Camp Workcoeman of New Hartford, Conn., before retiring in 2003. Albert also managed the North Beach Campground in Burlington, Vt. He served as a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and Sun City Center Men’s Club Lifeline Program.
Albert was predeceased by sister Clara E. Boyd and niece Cherie Sala.
Albert leaves his devoted wife of 53 years, Carol A. (Bradbury) Linnell; son Albert F. Linnell Jr.; daughter-in-law Diane J. Linnell; sister and brother-in-law John and Gail (Sala) Fruci; nephews Bob Davenport and wife, Clara, George Sala and wife Deborah, and Mark Sala; nieces Patty Abbot and Carol Ann Boyd. He is also survived by many great-nieces and great-nephews; his dear friend and brother of 33 years, Tony Marro; and many great and close friends in Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut and Florida.
A memorial service will be held at a later date determined by the family.
Arrangements by Zipperer’s Funeral Home.
Albert F. Linnell Sr., 77, passed away on July 8, 2015, in Sun City Center, Fla. Albert was born August 1, 1937, in Brewster, Mass., the son of Albert Robbins and Alice Mae (Nickerson) Linnell. He attended the Harwich School System in Harwich, Mass.,and worked on farms with his father during high school.
Albert served in the U.S. Navy for eight years. After leaving the service, he became a Scuba instructor and a salvage diver. He worked in the construction industry as a master craftsman. Later in life, he joined the Boy Scouts of America as a professional Camp Ranger at Camp Sequassen and Camp Workcoeman of New Hartford, Conn., before retiring in 2003. Albert also managed the North Beach Campground in Burlington, Vt. He served as a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and Sun City Center Men’s Club Lifeline Program.
Albert was predeceased by sister Clara E. Boyd and niece Cherie Sala.
Albert leaves his devoted wife of 53 years, Carol A. (Bradbury) Linnell; son Albert F. Linnell Jr.; daughter-in-law Diane J. Linnell; sister and brother-in-law John and Gail (Sala) Fruci; nephews Bob Davenport and wife, Clara, George Sala and wife Deborah, and Mark Sala; nieces Patty Abbot and Carol Ann Boyd. He is also survived by many great-nieces and great-nephews; his dear friend and brother of 33 years, Tony Marro; and many great and close friends in Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut and Florida.
A memorial service will be held at a later date determined by the family.
Arrangements by Zipperer’s Funeral Home.