Mr. Albert "Al" Nachbauer

Mr. Albert “Al” Nachbauer, of Pittsfield, MA, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pittsfield, MA, on December 5, 1947, the only son of the late Walter and Romilda (Zavattero) Nachbauer, he graduated from Pittsfield High School and later from Westfield State University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, a Master’s Degree in Special Education, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Administration. “Mr. Nachbauer” devoted his entire 36 year career to the Pittsfield Public School System. His deep passion for education awarded him the UNICO Massachusetts Special Education Teacher of the Year Award. He taught special education at Tucker Elementary and Reid Middle School. He was the Acting Vice Principal of Pittsfield High School and was the system wide supervisor for special needs teachers serving students from preschool through high school. He retired as the resource teacher at PHS in 2005. Following his retirement, Albert worked as an educational instructor at the Berkshire County Community Correctional Center where he instructed a GED placement program. His patience, warmth & generosity provided opportunities to countless students who obtained their high school diplomas which filled him with immense pride. He was the Vice President of the Pittsfield North Little League, a patron of the arts, enjoyed playing fantasy football, golfing, camping, hosting game nights, socializing at the Italian American Club, and watching his beloved Yankees. He was an elected delegate to the Massachusetts Democratic Convention and facilitated hundreds of matrimonial ceremonies as a Justice of the Peace. A devoted family man, Albert leaves behind his wife of 50 years, the former Sandra DiStefano of West Springfield, MA, and his beloved children: Tamara Collette and her husband L. Paul Collette IV of Westminster, MA; Matthew Nachbauer of Fernandina Beach, FL; and Sarah Nachbauer and her husband Jonathan Eden of New York, NY/Miami, FL. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren who he cherished and adored. He was affectionately known as “Papa” to Payton, Addison, Matthew James and Charles. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mr. Albert Nachbauer will be Tuesday, November 21, 2023, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 1pm at St. Charles Church, celebrated by the Rev. Daniel Cymer, Parochial Vicar. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours will be held directly prior to the service from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Liann Bordeau-Buck Memorial Foundation at www.liannbordeau-buckfoundation.org , a scholarship program that was near and dear to his heart.

Mr. Albert "Al" Nachbauer

December 5, 1947 - November 14, 2023