St. John Fisher College is mourning the loss of a long-time teacher.

The college says Father Albert Cylwicki died at the age of 88.

Spectrum News is told he just retired last year after 25 years with the college.

In that time, Father Al, as he was called, taught in the math department and was the assistant director of campus ministry. Before that, he taught at Aquinas.

Father Al also regularly celebrated Sunday Mass for residents at the House of Mercy.

The college says a private funeral mass will be held on Saturday.