David J. Albert

David John Albert of Berlin, CT passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2026 after a long illness. He was born in New Britain, CT on February 4, 1949. David was predeceased by his parents, Emil Albert Sr. and Margaret Ford Albert and his siblings, Margaret Post, Emil Albert Jr. and Dorothy Meyer. He is survived by his wife, Susan Albert; son, David Albert; daughter, Mandy Gryzb; granddaughters, Ava Albert and Miranda Gryzb; grandson, Miles Gryzb; siblings, Robert and Jeanie Albert, and Linda and Philip Sengle; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Dave wanted us to mention his good friends, Richard Squires and Mark and Jen Akehurst who helped him immensely over his years of declining health.

David grew up in the Kensington section of Berlin, graduating from Berlin High School in 1967 having played on their 1963 undefeated football team. David also attended Central Connecticut State University. He then moved to New Britain for a short time before serving in the Navy, moving back to Kensington as a proud veteran upon discharge. David served on the USS Intrepid, an aircraft carrier, now a museum in NYC which David visited. He achieved the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class. David subsequently found a position at Conn. Natural Gas from which he retired after a long career.

He was a member of the Italian Political Independent Club and the Spartan Veterans Athletic Club both of Berlin. He also greatly enjoyed family and friends, fishing in his small aluminum boat, hosting pool parties in his backyard and many years of vacationing at Chalker Beach Old Saybrook with extended family in side by side cottages named “Port” & “Starboard”.

Funeral services followed by military honors will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home of Berlin, 111 Chamberlain Hwy., Berlin. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of the service. Memorial gifts may be made to Tunnels to Towers at www.T2T.org or to the Connecticut Humane Society at https://cthumane.org/?form=memorialtribute.