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Albert Nettel Obituary
Born in Manchester on August 5, 1936, he was the son of Frank and Agnes (Rogers) Nettel. He was a graduate of Manchester Central High School, class of 1954, and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard and was honorably discharged at the rank of Master Sergeant in 1966.
Albert spent over 42 years as a staff reporter for the Manchester Union Leader, retiring in 2001. During that time, he covered news and events of Manchester City Hall, the school board and sports, as well as Volvo tennis tournaments. He also had his own column, "View from the Press Box," and was the author of three children's books.
Albert enjoyed greyhound racing and time spent at Foxwoods and Hampton Beach. He was also an avid Red Sox fan. He also spent time volunteering at the Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry. Albert was a very caring, compassionate and generous man with a great sense of humor and quick wit. Above all, he will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Family includes his wife of 46 years, Patricia A. (Sweeney) Nettel of Manchester; one daughter, Mary S. Wade and husband Matthew of Manchester; and one granddaughter, Meghan A. Wade of Manchester.
SERVICES: A calling hour will be held on Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Elm St., Manchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. also at Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, 448 Donald St., Manchester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry, 14 Elm St., Manchester, NH 03103. To leave a message of condolence, please go to www.lambertfuneralhome.com.
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Selma Naccach-Hoff
August 13, 2018
Pat,
My earliest memories of Al were as your fiance, the person who gave you that huge diamond which we, in
your geometry class, couldn't ignore! How lucky we considered you back then, to have in your life a man who showered you this way. And, over the years, I came to know him through his writing: articulate, concise, knowledgeable about Manchester, its history and its people, and always revealing a depth of understanding of the human condition.
He was an icon to many, but your loss and that of your family must be especially difficult. Please convey my very deepest sympathy to the Wades as well, and know that I am thinking of you, especially.
Warm regards,
Selma Naccach Hoff
Barry Stelmack
August 12, 2018
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Nettles. He was the Assistant Manager for my Little League baseball team about 35 years ago. Was a great coach, mentor and person. So glad to have crossed his path in life. Sincere condolences to his wife and family.
August 7, 2018
Pat,
Francine and I are truly saddened by your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dan & Francine LeClerc
Terry Sylvain
August 7, 2018
Pat and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Al. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
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Moe Gagnon
August 5, 2018
Al was a great guy!, I was very privileged to know and work with him. Deepest Sympathy to his family.
Carol and Moe Labbe
August 5, 2018
Pat, Mary and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Al's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Al will truly be missed.
Joan Banks
August 5, 2018
So sorry to learn of the passing of your husband. My condolences to you and your family.
Joan Turley Banks
August 5, 2018
The "old school" is where Al came from..the old school of journalism, as we once knew it.
Al had a God-given knack of incinerating a story when it required spark.
Yet he could blend eloquent editorial restraint mixed with a dash of humility if a story needed it.
AL's prose was the measured chaperone which rode herd on our daily and Sunday news columns over four decades.
During his long Union Leader career, assign him to a Little League game...a Red Sox playoff game...a wedding, or the inevitable obituary which requires such tenderness..Al Nettel usually got the "call" from the "bullpen" to handle it.
To Pat and to Mary Susan Mary and I send our prayers, and our fondest memories of Albert, during their time of reflection and remembrance.
I was proud to work side-by-side with him
for 38 years.
DON ANDERSON
Marco Island, Florida
voula koromilas
August 5, 2018
our deepest sympathy Mary, Pat,Mathieu and meghan, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
voula,steve k.
Adolphe Bernotas
August 5, 2018
The obit doesn't mention that Al and his wife were devotees of Saturday night dances at the American Legion Sweeney Post in Manchester. As an AP reporter I knew him for four decades as a colleague and fellow Newspaper Guild union member; in recent years in our retirement we would meet at Sweeney for the dances and commiserate about the decline of the news business. Al was not only a good dancer, but also a good union member and a good guy.
Perry Vallee
August 4, 2018
"Al had a great sense of humor he would seek me out in the Comp Rm to give advice for that day & at the end of the day when he left work he would check to see if I had a good day. Al was one of a kind, a very caring guy. Sincere Sympathy to his family, GOD Bless.''
Clark Dumont
August 4, 2018
Al and I spent a lot of time together covering Manchester's City and School government.
I treasured his insights. I loved his wit and that he could find humor anywhere.
He was simply a reporter's reporter.
He was complete, detailed and fair.
RIP .
-30-
Chick Bowers
August 4, 2018
Rest In Peace My Friend...My Condolences to
Netted Family.
Quality person ..Superb Sports Writer..
God Bless,
Chick Bowers
thomas thibeault
August 3, 2018
Al was a great man and mentor to us younger guys. When I came to work at the Union Leader as an Office Boy he was always there to help.m When I became active in the union Al was always a great union member supporting the membership and fellow Union Members.- He will be missed-Tom Thibeault
Diane Meagher
August 3, 2018
Sincere Sympathy to Pat and Mary,prayers going your way,Al was a dear friend and neighbor for years,sure will be missed,RIP Al.
Diane & Larry Steele
August 3, 2018
Our sincere sympathy to Pat and the family. We will miss Al. He had a great sense of humor and we both enjoyed working with him on Parish Ministeries. We lost aGreat Guy. May you Rest In Peace Al.
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