Alfred E. Horlacher Jr.

Horlacher, Alfred E. Jr.
BALLSTON LAKE - Alfred E. Horlacher Jr., age 72, died peacefully on September 16, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Alfred was born on November 20, 1952, in the Bronx, N.Y., and was the son of the late Alfred E. Horlacher Sr. and Doris (Bickhart) Horlacher.
Alfred graduated from Westlake High School and continued his education at the University of Miami, earning his Bachelor's Degree. He went on to North Dakota State University, where he received his Master's Degree in architecture. Alfred was very skilled in his work as an architect, taking part in designing structures throughout the Capital Region, such as the Scotia Cinema and Hans Funeral Home. Alfred spent most of his career working for the N.Y.S. Office of General Services in the Design and Construction department, where he was a Senior Architect in charge of designing N.Y.S. prisons.
Al met his wife, Diane L. (Acquaviva) in 1964, and together they settled in Clifton Park, N.Y., where they raised their family. Al was a family man and enjoyed creating memories with Diane and his sons. He also enjoyed photography, bowling, racquetball, riding his Harley Davidson, and took great pride in his lawn.
Al is survived by his wonderful wife, Diane L. (Acquaviva) Horlacher; his sons, Michael (Jessica) Horlacher, Christopher (Shilpa) Horlacher and Randall Horlacher (Casey Byrnes) ; his grandsons, Jacob and Jason Horlacher and a granddaughter on the way, Ava. Al is also survived by his brothers, George (Pat) and Michael (Regina) Horlacher and his nieces and nephews, Matthew and Andrew Horlacher and Tina, Angela and Joseph Acquaviva and his brother-in-law Joseph (Christine) Acquaviva.
Relatives and friends are warmly invited to pay their respects on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Rd., Ballston Lake, N.Y.
Interment will be held privately in Jonesville Cemetery, Clifton Park, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made to Habitat for Humanity Capital District,
207 Sheridan Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12210, or Alzheimer's Life Enrichment Program, 421 West Columbia St., Cohoes, N.Y. 12047.
Arrangements are entrusted to Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Rd., Ballston Lake, and they encourage you to view and leave messages on Alfred's Book of Memories, at www.TownleyWheelerFH.com