Alvin Handwerk

Alvin S. Handwerk, 94, of Phoenixville, died on Friday, March 11, 2022.  He was the husband of Mary Ann (Esterhai) Handwerk  and the late Marie Handwerk.

He was born on February 10, 1928 in Germansville, PA to the late Ralph Oscar and Ambrosia (Lovina) Handwerk.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was awarded the Bronze Star.

Al worked for Thompson Construction Company.  He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1564 and the American Legion Post #482 in Phoenixville. He loved to talk and share stories as well as cook and play the lottery.

In addition to his wife he is survived by son:  Alan Handwerk; 3 grandchildren:  Chris Delaney, Michael Handwerk, and Christina Handwerk; 3 great grandchildren:  Alyssa Delaney, Alex Steele, and Nora Handwerk; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Linda Handwerk, son Michael Handwerk; granddaughter Courtney Wilson; and great grandson Michael Wilson.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Devlin Rosmos Kepp & Gatcha Funeral Home, 517 Main Street, Phoenixville, PA on Friday, March 18, 2022 at 11:00 am.  Burial will follow in Morris Cemetery.

A viewing will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 am.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Phoenixville Area Community Services, 101 Buchanan Street, Phoenixville, PA. 19460 or to the American Liver Foundation, PO Box 299, West Orange, NJ. 07052