Albert Szabo

Szabo, Albert J.
Albert J. Szabo, age 80 of Fairfield, the beloved husband of Edie (Lucas) Szabo for over forty-nine years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2015. Born in Manhattan, Al was the son of the late Alexander and Margaret (Marcy) Szabo. He was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School, Class of 1952 and following graduation, Al served proudly in the United States Army and was stationed in Alaska for two years. He began his career as a toolmaker at Ward Mfg. and was employed at U.S. Baird in Stratford for over thirty-nine years and retired as a Manufacturing Engineer.
Al was a member of the American Legion Post 143 and was also a volunteer fireman for many years for the Tunxis Hill #2, both in Fairfield. He truly enjoyed life and would always help anyone in need. Al and Edie loved to travel and enjoyed many wonderful trips. He enjoyed playing tennis, bowling and was active in the Nutmeg Senior Bowling League and looked forward to Monday night poker games and trips to the casino.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by special friends, Helen Morrow and Cassandra Morrow, Carole and Gary Adzima and Phyllis and Jack Zotack. He was predeceased by his brother, Alexander and his wife, Connie; and his in-laws, Michael and Edith Lucas.
Friends are invited to attend his funeral on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Rd. in Fairfield Center with the Rev. Susan Pfeil officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow in Lawncroft Cemetery. Friends may greet the family on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project: P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or the American Legion Post 143, 1443 Stratfield Road, Fairfield, CT 06825. To send an online condolence, please visit www.shaughnesseybanks.com.