Allan K. Margraf

Allan K. Margraf obituary, Winsted, CT

Allan K. Margraf

Allan Margraf Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Montano-Shea Funeral Home - Winsted on Jan. 19, 2026.
PITTSFIELD, MA
Allan K. Margraf, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 9, 2026 after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Frances 'Franky" Ann (Herold) Margraf for 40 wonderful years. Born April 22, 1958 in Great Barrington, MA, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Spring) Margraf.
Allan worked for many years as an arborist and in his younger years with a painting crew. His enjoyment in life was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and taking day trips with his wife. They enjoyed mini vacations to the beach and camping. He also loved just relaxing at home and spending time with his family.
In addition to his devoted wife, he is survived by his two beloved daughters, Amber Lynn Margraf of Boston and Amy Margraf of Pittsfield; his close siblings, Barbara Hotchkiss and husband John of Sandisfield, Danny Margraf of Sandisfield, MA, Tina Thompson of Derby, VT, Terry Margraf and husband Tim LaCasse of Colebrook, CT, Jody Margraf and wife Shannon of Otis, MA and Robin Wilcox and husband John of Sandisfield, MA. He also left behind two sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law, three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Jimmy Margraf.
There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at The Little Brown Church, 4 Sandisfield Road, Sandisfield, MA at 11 AM with a reception to follow at the New Boston Inn, 101 North Main Street, Sandisfield, MA. Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 922 Main Street, Winsted has care of the arrangements. Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com.
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Mary Fairchild

March 9, 2026

I am so very sorry to see this. I hadn't seen Ace in years, but I will always remember him fondly. My deepest sympathies to the family.

Andy Chambers

January 19, 2026

My best to all that knew him.

Deborah

January 19, 2026

Alan was an excellent husband to my sister. He was an amazing father, uncle, and brother in law. He will truly be missed but never forgotten.

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