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Albert Grosskopf Obituary
Father Albert A. Grosskopf, S.J., former associate pastor of St. Ignatius Church, San Francisco and campus minister at the University of San Francisco, died August 25, 2025, at the Sacred Heart Jesuit Center, Los Gatos, California. He was 94 years old and had been a Jesuit for 75 years.
Father Grosskopf is survived by his brother, Philip, and sister-in-law, Patricia, of Brentwood, California, and many other dear relatives and friends.
A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 11 a.m. at St. Ignatius Church, 650 Parker Street, San Francisco. A full obituary and Mass livestream information can be found at www.jesuitswest.org/in-memoriam. Donations in memory of Father Grosskopf may be made to the Jesuits West Province of the Society of Jesus, P.O. Box 68, Los Gatos, CA 95031.
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Carol Abeling and Family
September 26, 2025
Father Grosskopf was a first cousin to my husband Bob Abeling. When they got together there were so many fun stories of their family get togethers. Cuz Al, as he wanted us to call him, was amazing in his foresight of so many things. A true treasure of the Catholic Church. May he rest in Peace.
A Fellow Pilgrim
August 31, 2025
"Well done, my good and faithful servant. Come, share in the joy of your Master." Matthew 25
Thank you for the witness of your vowed religious life, your share in the priesthood of Our Lord, your dedicated service to others, all in faithful discipleship to Christ and His Church.
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