Alfred Chapin, Jr., 82 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY went home to be with the Lord and his loving wife, Joan, on July 19, 2020. He was surrounded by family.
Alfred was born on September 9, 1937, in Georgetown, NY, the son of Alfred & Viola (Palmer).
After graduating as class valedictorian; he went into the Air Force. Once returning home, he started studying for his teaching degree. He received a master of arts in teaching from Cornell University in June 1967.
He was employed at New Berlin Central School for 25 years as an agriculture teacher and Future Farmers of America (FFA) Advisor. He was passionate about teaching student’s leadership skills and taking trips to Camp Oswegatchie in Croghan, NY. He also mentored student teachers during his career. He took students to the National FFA Conventions, summer and winter sessions at Camp Oswegatchie, and attended retired agriculture teachers’ events at the camp. One of his passions was to raise money for the new dining and lecture hall at the camp. He was so proud of the Chapin Hall which was made possible by his donations and that of New York State FFA Chapters. The building was completed earlier in 2020. In June, he toured the Chapin Hall and was overjoyed at the results.
He was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, New Berlin, NY where he served in various roles. He was also active in the Masonic Phoebus Lodge 82 serving as a past master and currently serviced as a junior warden. This would have been his 50th year. A recognition was being planned for the fall.
Alfred loved to travel in the motor home and took active roles in the Susquenango Chapter Family Motor Coach Association from 1987 to 2014. He traveled all around the United States with his wife and attended or organized many rallies.
On June 18, 1960, he married Joan Blake in Johnstown, NY. She predeceases him. Alfred is survived by his children; Debby Black, her husband Bill and children, Angela Black & Billy Beck, two great grandsons, Radley and Mraz of Bainbridge, PA, Cassandra Black & Rogine Preston of Harrisburg, PA, and Becky Brown, her husband Dwayne and children Emily, Tucker and Sarah of West Oneonta, NY. He is also survived by his brothers, Malcolm Chapin of Cocoa, FL, Milton Chapin of Liverpool, NY and sister, Anna Cruikshank of Sherburne, NY.
A graveside service will be held at St. Andrew’s Cemetery, New Berlin, NY for the family. Where he will be set to rest next his loving wife. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New York FFA Leadership Training Foundation, Attention: Todd Lighthall, 9340 Long Pond Road, Croghan, NY 13327.
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Marci Novak
Barrington, NH
Dear Becky and Debbie and the whole Chapin family,
I was so sorry to learn of your dad's passing but hope memories of his wonderful smile and funny humor will help you in the times to come. He was a wonderful teacher and member of St. Andrew's and will be missed but fondly remembered by so many. Sending you love and may memories of better times comfort you.
keith wilcox
new berlin
so sorry for your loss, he was a great dad, he got me in masons, best thing about them i was able to see him, we would alway be on same committies we would be the head of work , battiey fund, mason college grant. i was his handy man , + took care of the house, after my stroke i didn't want to go back to lodge he took over my chair he asked me to come back so we could stay open because he believe it it,told him it was hard for me to get there with maria working late, he said he would get me there and back it work out , he would get me for mosan funals we just talked to him looking forward going back to camp + seeing new hall he was proud of , went to meeting this week not the sane with out him there, was thinking about leaving without him there but remenber one ooooof our talks about if we close the money would go to grand lodge + he wanted it to go to good cause around here camp+. so even without dad i'm going to stay a while to make sure we get our i only had him for 25 year but he was agreat leader father figure for me love you all lets keep living his will
Cindy and Gerard Weis
Camden, New York
Dear Debbie and Becky,
We send our sincerest condolences to you all. Our family will miss your dad, but rejoice in your parents being reunited again. Mom and dad are saddened to have now lost both your mom and dad. We will certainly miss your dad at our annual clambake. Remember, you girls will always be a part of our family. God Bless you all.
Love, the Elliott families.
Gerry Griffith
Winter Springs, Florida
Worked closely with both Al and Joan during my time as Elementary Principal in New Berlin from 1985 through 1992 ..thought the world of them both.. wonderful people and educators..both a real credit to their profession and their community.. so sad to see them gone ..
Mike & Cindy
New Berlin, NY
We were saddened to hear that Al passed away. We are going to miss him.
Doreen McIntyre Sheridan
VERNON CENTER
Sending my condolences to your Family at this time.Many Memories of Mr and Mrs Chapin during school days.
May they both rest peacefully in god arms now and forever
Leon L Bilow
Webster
To the Chapin family I extend my deepest sympathy. I always considered Al Chapin to be a very good friend.
Al Chapin for sure sure will be missed.
Dave and Carol Allen
Sidney, NY
We are deeply saddened to learn of Al’s passing. He and Joan were the first people we met when Dave came to New Berlin to teach fresh out of college in 1968. Dave and Al shared the Ag and Industrial Arts building teaching side by side for over 20 years. Al loved teaching, and was passionate about agriculture in New York State and especially about FFA. Our lives, and those of his many students, are richer for having known him. He will be greatly missed. We send our sincere condolences to all of the Chapin family.
Bill Waite Croghan
Al was always such a vibrant person. I always enjoyed his visits.
Michael L Bilow
Commerce, GA
Mr. & Mrs. Chapin were truly some of the best people I've had the pleasure to know.
They will be missed, but more importantly they will be remembered. R.I.P.
heather anderson
Sherburne ny
So many memories,earlier ones when we were in school and then as adults we got to know a whole new side of him.
Memories of Camp O when we went as a church group will always be with us.
We will always remember our last conversation with him just a short while ago, him on the porch we in the yard talking about Camp O, his treatment, introducing him to our granddaughter thus sparking a conversation about his family and the lake, sitting by the lake and just listening. He smiled throughout the whole conversation. We are hoping that the love of your friends far and wide and your memories will make your steps within the next few days more comforting knowing that there are many who you can reach out to at anytime or day for support. Peace, prayers, hugs and love don and heather
Harry and Barbara Avery
New Berlin, NY
We want to send condolences to all the members of Al’s wonderful family.. Al was a very special friend and neighbor. We will miss him so much. May God give his special love and tender care to all. Love always...!
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