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Kurt ACKERMAN Obituary
ACKERMAN, Kurt T.
Unexpectedly at home, in Sacramento, Calif., on May 15, 2010. Kurt is lovingly survived by his wife, Denise and their children Amber and Gianna, as well as a newborn expected soon. He will also be deeply missed by his mother Pat McCarthy, as well as his siblings and their families: Chris Mack; Alicia Morris; and Dan McCarthy. He was a native of New England and was a 25-year resident of Sacramento. Kurt was a very creative person. He was an amazing photographer as well as lifetime musician who enjoyed writing his own music. He was a passionate person and loved his calling as a full-time Daddy. He was a proud member of A.A. for over 24 years and was a true and faithful friend. Friends are welcome for visitation on Thursday from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. at W.F. GORMLEY & SONS CHAPEL, 2015 Capitol Avenue, where a Vigil/Rosary Service will be held on Thursday night at 7 p.m. The Mass will be held on Friday morning at 10a.m., at Holy Spirit Church, 3159 Land Park Drive, in Sacramento. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on behalf of his daughter Gianna to: Denise Ackerman ITF Gianna Ackerman c/o Bank of America, 1515 Broadway, Sac., CA 95818 or to Make A Wish Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kurt ACKERMAN
Deborah O'Day
September 5, 2011
I was looking up Kurt my old friend on line when I saw the news of his death. My family and I used to be close to Amber and Kurt. I never met Denise or their child. I wish the very best for Denise and Amber. I am deeply saddened
Kirstin W
February 28, 2011
I am so saddened to hear of Kurt's passing. He photographed our wedding in 2008; I remember the reason I wanted him to capture this day was his sensitivity, tenderness and passion as a person. I knew from the first phone call with him that his ability to connect would make him a great addition to the intimacy of the day for us and I was right. My thoughts are with Denise and the kids.
John L
February 22, 2011
We just read this about Kurt. He photographed our wedding back in '02. He was a great guy and we feel that we are so lucky to have met him. Even though we did not talk to him regularly we was always considered a friend. Your family is in our prayers.
Randall Benton
December 4, 2010
I am so surprised to hear about Kurt's death. I was a student with him at Sac City college in the 1980s, and admired his creativity and style back then. I always thought he was a sensitive and astute visual artist, and I envied him for that. He showed me how connecting with people when shooting portraits was so much more important than technique.
Randall Benton, Staff Photographer/The Sacramento Bee
Gina Pillsbury Legalle
July 29, 2010
My dear friend Kurt. You must be enjoying photographing with a new light now. I miss you deeply and overwhelmed by this news. I will be so glad to see you again when that day comes. God bless your family.
Erin Bresnahan
June 13, 2010
Ackerman friends and family-my heart breaks for you. My intuition spoke to me this morning and I googled Kurt to see his photography, only to be saddened by the news of his passing. In March, 1988, we laughed about him being my first sponsor. I thank him for my 22 years of sobriety. Please know that he will be missed. Blessings to you all.
Denise Ackerman
May 25, 2010
Friends and Family - Thank you for your tremendous love and support. Your prayers mean so much and are helping us through this unbelievably difficult time. Please continue to keep us in your prayers. As Kurt would always say "Every thing's going to be okay!" That is our mantra these days and with God's Grace we'll make it through. Love, Denise
Julie Morris
May 25, 2010
Denise, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I'm sorry I missed the wake and funeral as I truly wanted to attend. Kurt will be sadly missed. He was a very talented photographer/turned musician who loved his family very much. I will miss his smiling face as he saw thousands of smiling faces from the photos he took from the eye of his camera. Take care and if you need anything, you know how to reach me. Julie Morris
Heatherlee Englehart
May 25, 2010
Denise, Gianna, Amber and new angel preparing to land....We send you our love and Denise...call on your friends and loved ones right now. Remember you are loved...If you need to fly somewhere/get a family member to you....call us and we will make it happen. Sincerely--Heatherlee Mace Englehart 916 797 0386 and family.
Claire Spector
May 23, 2010
Dear Denise, Gianna, Amber Rose and New Little One, The Holst piece, The Planets, played by American Phil and an angelic choir this afternoon was an uplifting tribute to Kurt. We are thinking of you all and of your families.
Alicia Morris
May 23, 2010
Dear Denise, Gianna, Amber Rose, and new baby on the way...My brother was so lucky to have you all. He was so happy to have found the love of his life, and I am so grateful that although your time together was short, you all helped him to realize that fulfillment. I love you all, and will, as I said at the wake, be the best Aunt and Sister -in-Law I can, and will keep us close. Many prayers will continue to come your way, and envelope you like a warm hug.
Stephen Norman
May 22, 2010
I was a newcomer to the Oaktree Fellowship Saturday morning AA meeting a few months back. Kurt made me feel welcome right away.
My condolences to his family and numerous friends.
Sincerely,
Stephen Norman
Tina and Michael Tedesco
May 22, 2010
Gianna, I only learned this morning of your daddy's passing. My heart breaks. We just got to know each other these past few weeks -- as he lovingly dropped you off at Tiny Tots each morning. You are so very special.
Dale Oelke
May 21, 2010
Denise, as you know Kurt and I were allways brothers from another mother, and he was allways like no other brother. There were to many camping and fishing trips and other adventures to mention here. Im so very proud to be able to call Kurt my freind, my brother and mentor, your freind allways, Dale.
Jeff Schulte
May 20, 2010
Denise, I learned today that Kurt had passed away. Kurt had been a great friend to me for many years when I first moved to California. He was a kind, loving, spirited, crazy, and creative. He was one of the people who helped me through my own troubles, and I'm I know that there are many people in the Bay Area whose lives he touched, and who will miss him terribly. Denise, my prayers and sympathy go out to you and all of Kurt's family.
James Sweigert
May 20, 2010
Denise, my most heartfelt condolences to you, Amber, Giana and baby. I was so shocked when Jamie called to tell me the news. Kurt was so special to me for so many reasons. He was there on the lawn at McKinley Park when I came into the program 21 years ago. He was there to introduce me to manhood when I was ready to grow up. He, Jamie and I had one of the best road trips to the International Convention in San Diego in '95. He was there to take our wonderful engagement pictures and ultimately our wedding photos. Energy and Passion are the words I think of when I think of Kurt. He had both for life, music, photography but mostly for his family and you. He helped me to understand that the obstacles in front of us are never greater than the power behind us. God Bless you always.
Daniel McGee
May 20, 2010
Denise and family:
I am so very sorry for your (and my) loss. It is unbelievable, and surreal. Kurt was a good and spiritual man, and I believe his spirit will remain with us always. It will be found in the morning sunlight, the rains which fall on our fields, the winds at our back, and the smile on little G's face. I believe that Kurt's spirit, with all of God's glory, surrounds us. You have our deepest condolences.
Jimi Morris
May 20, 2010
Denise,We are so saddened by Kurts passing what a beautiful friendship we shared over the years,we will continue to pray for him,you and your wonderful family may God bless and keep you.Jimi Morris and Family
Frank Carrizo
May 20, 2010
May God Bless Denise and their little ones. May their hope be in the Lord at this time. Rest assured of prayers from the Carrizos.
Frank, Amy, and Baby C
May 20, 2010
The last conversation I had with Kurt was a couple of weeks ago at the funeral of another friend. We were lamenting the passing of time, the preciousness of life, and the mystery of not knowing how long we are going to be here. I never dreamed it would be his fair well that I would be making next. Nothing can prepare us for such a sudden departure.
I will always remember the twinkle that Kurt had in his eye when he talked about his family, his recovery, and the life that he was LIVING !
My prayers are with you and the kids, Denise.
Pauli Hakensen
Chris Guirlinger
May 19, 2010
My heart goes out to you Denise! My prayers are for Kurt's soul, for you, and for Amber, Gianna, and the newest member of your family you carry with you. May God bless and embrace you all with his love and care.
Ron Barrios
May 19, 2010
Denise and Family my feelings and thoughts of Loss are with all of you. I so have never forgotten the things Kurt brought to my life, The very Idea " Build it and She will come" , It worked. A passion for Living like no other I have ever known, He Loved people, and Smoking Cigars was our right of Passage, I will miss you Brother.
( Sacramento, Ca)
May 19, 2010
Denise and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. I will always remember Kurt as my "little buddy". We will be thinking fondly of Kurt and keeping all of you in our prayers. Steve Miller Family,Rome,Ohio
Dean M
May 19, 2010
Kurt touched the lives of many people. His passing has left a void throughout A.A. in Sacramento. He is truly missed. (an anonymous friend from A.A.)
Blynda Barnett
May 19, 2010
Denise,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! We are so sorry for your loss.
Love, the Barnetts
May 19, 2010
Denise and family
We are so saddened to hear of Kurt's passing. We got to know him through our son Stephen,jr. Kurt came to our home many times while Steve worked on his beloved truck. We just couldn't believe this unexpected and stunning news. Our thoughts are with you and the little ones. Take care of yourselves
Sincerely,
Steve,Judy and Evan Bingen
Irma Verras
May 19, 2010
There is no doubt Kurt's passion in life was his "Baby G", Amber Rose and his wife, Denise. There was nothing more important to him than being a "Dad". We are all so blessed to have known such a creative, loving person with such an excitement for life and an example of true devotion to his family and friends. He will be missed but remembered forever.
Denise, my thoughts and prayers are with you and may God give you the strenghth during this difficult time. Know that you are not alone.
With love,
~Irma
Frances Peterson
May 19, 2010
Denise,
When I met Kurt, before you moved up to Sacramento, I was immediately struck by how very special he was. He made a very lasting impression on me. He was so warm, kind, excited about you, creative, funny and welcoming. I so enjoyed talking with him. I can't believe he has gone home so soon. My heart is with you in this pain, loss and shock. My prayers are with you, Gianna, all your family and will go to help his soul on its way of perfection. God is strongly supporting and loving you this very moment, and all the moments ahead. You are never alone.
Much love,
Frances
xo!
Penelope Boldrick
May 19, 2010
Dear Denise, Amber and Gianna, Please be assured of my continued prayers for Kurt and for all of you.
Love,
Nellie Boldrick
Mary Shea
May 19, 2010
I am very sad and shocked to hear of Kurts passing. I knew him for over 20 yeras and remember when he used to come to a Friday night meeting with Amber Rose when she was a wee one. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time -
Sara Minor
May 19, 2010
Oh my gosh, this news is so unexpected and heartbreaking. Kurt and I spent endless hours in the darkroom, creating, talking, sharing our love of photography. I have kept and treasured several of his prints for many years. I am so saddened for his family and I know words can not possibly comfort enough. Rest in Peace Kurt... .and all my love to your family during the time.
Sara
Mary Emery-Sherman
May 19, 2010
Denise, Amber and Gianna, we are so very sorry for your unexpected and untimely loss. Our thoughts are with you. Mary, Russ, Nick and AJ Sherman
Melonnee Desireé
May 19, 2010
Though we did not talk often over the years in recovery, when ever I saw him, either at a meeting or some place around town, it was as though no time had passed and we picked our conversation right up about music, recovery, his photography, his family, etc. He would get so excited talking about music or whatever was going on in his life - and he always had the greatest smile, and wonderful energy. I am shocked and saddened at the news of his passing. I send my prayers and thoughts to his family and friends. Peace. Melonnee Desiree Pagano
Ty Mills
May 19, 2010
I met Kurt some years ago, he was a very talented man and a good friend. For a time we spent morning now and again over coffee discussing spiritual matters as well as photography, cooking, and his passion music. I know he will be greatly missed My Condolence to his widow an children. May God bless them in all things large and small and keep them.
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