Albert A. Kopf, 89, of Newtown, and formerly a longtime resident of Norwalk, died peacefully at home May 17, surrounded by his adoring family. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., September 5, 1925, and was the son of the late Emma (Bauer) Kopf and Frederick Kopf.

Mr Kopf was a dedicated and loving husband of 53 years to Anne Kopf, until her death in 2014. He was a loving father to his daughter Susan Corigliano and her husband, Frank, of Newtown, and to his son Steven Kopf and his wife, Joyce, of Milford. He adored his three grandsons Frank, Jack, and Michael Corigliano, with whom he lived for the past 11 years.

Mr. Kopf fought for his country in World War II, and was a Staff Sergeant in the 3rd Armored Field Artillery Battalion under General Patton. He graduated from Harvard University, Magna Cum Laude and then worked for many years at Bristol-Meyers as a head chemist.

Cooking and reading and listening to music were among his favorite pastimes. “Our Hero” was a patient and kind man, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Friends may call at the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown, Thursday, May 21, from 5 to 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St Rose of Lima Church, Newtown, Friday, May 22, at 10:30 am. Interment with military honors will follow at Newtown Village Cemetery, Elm Drive.

To leave an online condolence visit www.honanfh.com.