Henry C. Albrecht, Sr.

UTICA – Henry C. Albrecht, Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Masonic Care Community of NY. Born in Queens, NY on August 6, 1939, Henry was the son of the late Henry and Frances (McDermott) Albrecht. He graduated in 1957 from Freeport High School and that same year enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. He also attended SUNY at Albany, NY Teachers College earning his master’s degree. In October 1961 he married the former Johanna C. Bonacci. They were the center of each other’s life during the 53 years of marriage prior to Johanna’s passing on October 28, 2014. Henry enjoyed teaching in the Utica City School District, where he enriched many students’ lives. The neighborhood kids also benefited from his love of teaching as he tutored many of them to a successful end to their high school careers. Henry loved fishing with his wife and often deep sea fished for Blues in the Long Island Sound. Henry and Johanna enjoyed traveling the world together for many years. Henry also followed in father’s footsteps and opened a bakery in Old Forge, NY that he ran for many years. Henry is survived by his children, Thomas and Lisa Albrecht, Maria and Brian Comfort, and Bonnie Angelini; grandchildren, Katherine and Mathew Kiley, Augustus Comfort; Harrison Angelini; Joseph Herkel, Allyson Herkel; Nicole Frances Albrecht; great-granddaughter, Julia Herkel; and sister, Lois and Robert Dratch. He fondly remembered his brother who preceded him, Francis Daniel Albrecht. He is further survived by his extended family, including many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins; and sisters-in-law, Susan Albrecht, and Eleanor Bertin. He was additionally predeceased by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Thomas N. and Jennie (Treta) Bonacci. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Memorial contributions in Henry’s honor may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project online at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate; envelopes will also be available at the funeral home. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Henry’s Chapel Service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Christ Our Savior Mausoleum Chapel at Calvary Cemetery, 2407 Oneida St., Utica. Military Honors will be conferred by the U.S. Marine Corps. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery. This obituary was lovingly written by Henry’s family.

Henry C. Albrecht, Sr.

August 6, 1939 - August 9, 2025