Albert John Chipollini

November 17, 1926 - April 17, 2017

Albert John Chipollini, age 90 of Conshohocken, a retired hair stylist, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Monday, April 17, 2017. He was born in Conshohocken on November 17, 1926 son of the late Joseph and Anna (Tancini) Chipollini. He was the beloved husband of Mary R. (Marcucci) Chipollini for 70 years. Albert was born in Conshohocken and raised in Norristown. At the age of 17 he answered the call of his country enlisting in the United States Navy to fight in WWII. He fought in the Pacific Theater of the war aboard the USS Bunker Hill CV-17. A wounded combat veteran; he was injured when his ship was attacked by 2 kamikaze planes, an injury which left him blind for 3 days. After the war he married Mary, the love of his life, on April 19, 1947. In 1949 he graduated Wilfred Beauty Academy and started his 65 year career as a hairdresser. He was the first male hairdresser in Conshohocken, starting his business on Fayette St. called Albert’s Hair Stylist, which later changed to Natural Hair in the 1970’s. After retiring from hairstyling, he took a job as a cart master at Green Valley Country Club. Albert was artistic and skilled with his hands; thusly he was a craftsman in many regards and proficient in many trades. He enjoyed playing golf, especially with his son, and was a member of Oak Terrace & Phoenixville Country Club. Beside his wife Mary, he is survived by: a son, Denny (Heather Vernon) of Conshohocken; a daughter, Lia Chipollini (Jack Gallagher) of Conshohocken; a sister, Albina Pozelli of NJ; 4 grandchildren, (Mia & Alicia Fabrizio) (Nicholas & Elyse Chipollini); 2 great-grandchildren David & Anthony Fabrizio; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by: his baby sister, Albina and his brother, Anthony. Relatives and friends may pay respects on Friday morning, April 21st, from 9-10:25am at St. Matthew RC Church, 3rd Ave. & Fayette St., Conshohocken. Mass will commence in the church at 10:30am. Interment, St. Matthew Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Albert’s memory may be made to St. Matthew RC Church at the aforementioned address. Professional arrangements are by the William A. Moore Funeral Home, 708 Fayette St., Conshohocken.