Albert B. Woodman

Albert B. Woodman
Retired Pipefitter for Local 537
Albert B. Woodman, age 80, a resident of Tewksbury for 49 years, formerly of Somerville, passed away at his home in the care of his family and hospice on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
He was the beloved husband of Janice M. (Rapoza) Woodman, with whom he would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on September 29, 2025.
Born in Somerville on February 22, 1945, he was the son of the late John W. Woodman and the late Mary E. (Cunniff) Woodman Anagnos.
Al attended Christopher Columbus High School and graduated from Somerville High School.
He served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves for several years until his honorable discharge on July 10, 1971 at Hanscom Field in Bedford.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed for 27 years as a pipefitter by Local 537. He later proudly founded Mechanical Control Systems of Tewksbury.
Al was a long-time board member and supporter of Tewksbury Redmen Football Club and commissioner of Youth Football. He was known for being the best "Dance Dad/Papa" at 5678 Dance Studio, owned by his daughter Jennifer. He was a big supporter of his grandson's Windham Hockey team. In addition, he enjoyed playing golf with friends and family. He was a member of the Georgetown Country Club, Haverhill Country Club, and Heritage Palms Country Club in Florida. He spent lots of time in Fort Myers beach with his wife Janice and his family. Al cherished the stories he told and memories he made with his four grandchildren.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Jennifer J. Coughlin and her partner Eddie Vickers, of Dracut, and Joyce A. Crowley and her husband Rex, of Windham, NH: four grandchildren, Nicole Crowley, Julie Coughlin, Jada Coughlin, and Nathan Crowley. He was the brother of Robert Woodman and his late wife Ellie, of Quincy, Jane Carbone and her late husband Vinnie, of Punta Gorda, FL, William Woodman and his wife Sharon, of Revere, Mary E. "Dolly" Lennon and her late husband James, of Somerville, the late John and James Woodman. He leaves many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are Friday, September 12, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee Street, Tewksbury. His funeral procession will begin on Saturday, September 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. at St. William's Church 1351 Main Street, Route 38, Tewksbury. Services will conclude at Tewksbury Cemetery, 172 East Street, Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital (Bedford VA) 200 Springs Road, 135 Voluntary Service, Bedford, MA 01730.