Wilton, NY – Albert J. Mottau, 85, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012.
Born September 25, 1926, in Brockton, Mass., he was the son of the late Albert and Elizabeth Mottau. A graduate of Brockton City Schools, he served two years in the Navy during World War II before graduating from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, Mass., in 1951. He started his career teaching in Berlin and Schenectady, NY. Albert became principal at the Joseph Henry Elementary School in Galway, retiring after 32 years. He was an avid golfer and skier and a former member of the Ballston Spa Country Club and McGregor Links Country Club.
Albert was a valued contributor to Saratoga TODAY, sharing with readers his vast amount of golf knowledge in his weekly column, “Golf Daze.”
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by two sisters, Helen Goshin and Ruth Williamson, and a brother, James Mottau.
Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Mary; sons, Gary Mottau and Glenn (Michele Morris) Mottau; and grandsons, Tanner and Kieran Mottau.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, May 2, 2012.
Burial with military honor will be at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd., Schuylerville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mary’s Haven, 35 New St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518) 584-5474.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
