Albert G. Nieman 84, of Mildrum Rd., Berlin passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Hartford Hospital after a short illness.  

He was the son of the late T. Albert and Mae (Doyle) Nieman and the husband of the late Nina (Bichun) Nieman.  Al retired from CL&P after 37 ½ years where he was an Energy Consultant. While at Northeast Utilities he was the recipient of the NU Community Service Award.

Al was a member and Past Grand Knight of the St. Paul's Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Forever Young Club of Sacred Heart Church, a Coach and Past President for the Berlin Little League and a Cub Scout leader of Pack 5.  He served the town as a member of the Town Hall Site Committee and as Chairman of the Berlin Housing Authority, where he oversaw the building of the Marjorie Moore Village and Percival Heights Senior Housing Complex.  He was a member of St. Paul Church, Kensington where he served as a commentator/reader.  He was also Father Robert's faithful companion and driver for Father's First Thursday visits.

Al is survived by two sons Robert Nieman and his wife Barbara, Peter Nieman and his wife Meg both of Berlin, two daughters MaryKay Tiscareno and her husband Art of Lakewood, California; Maggie Costello and her husband Hugh of Concord, New Hampshire, seven grandchildren; Jameson, and wife Jessica, Bryan, David and Daniel Nieman, A.J. and Taylor Tiscareno and Morgan Costello with her sisters Erin and Kelly along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was predeceased by a brother Robert F. Nieman and a grandson Joshua.  Poppa Al loved spending time with his family, the Sunday night dinners at Peter's, MaryKay annual summer visits and Maggie daily calls, but he especially enjoyed his 80th birthday celebration at Disney World.  He will be remembered as a wonderful father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

Friends and family are invited to call on Friday, February 21, 2014 from 4 – 7 P.M. at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home 96 Main St., Kensington. Services for Al will be on Saturday February 22, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Church Kensington.  Burial at Rose Hill Memorial Park will follow.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Al's name to the charity of your choice.

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