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Harvey Albert Obituary

Harvey Joseph Albert, 81, of Middletown, husband of Patricia (Reed) Albert for sixty years, passed away on October 3, 2025, at Water's Edge Center for Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Middletown, he was the son of the late Dewey and Sadie (Rosenthal) Albert. Harvey lived his entire life in Middletown where he graduated from Middletown High School. He serviced in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked as a data processor manager for NAPA Auto Parts Northeast and was employed at Elmcrest Hospital for several years. He also earned his real estate license later in life. Harvey enjoyed cooking and hosting Sunday dinners and holidays. Along with his wife, Harvey is survived by a son Robert D. Albert and his wife Jill of Portland; two daughters Tracey L. Doulens and her husband Robert of Middletown and Kelli A. Strycharz of Bristol and four grandchildren Jeffrey Albert, Brendan Albert, Kole Strycharz and Klay Strycharz. Besides his parents, Harvey was predeceased by his son Daniel Albert. A private graveside service will be held in the State Veteran Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Harvey Joseph Albert, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFSB on Oct. 7, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Harvey Albert

13 Entries

Lois Hastings Bukowiec

Yesterday

I remember that Harvey used to keep our mutual friend Maureen Murray laughing during the days she wasn´t feeling well. I hope he is making Maureen laugh in heaven. May he rest in peace . I also remember when the Albert family lived on Fountain Ave . May he rest in peace.
Lois Hastings Bukowiec

Aaron Thiela

Yesterday

Hi Albert family I wanted to just say I loved Harvey very much and I miss him and I always will. He and Harold were always my favorite cousins. I remember family picnics at his house the entire family you Pat your sisters at my mitzvah lighting the candle I mean, I miss him. I´m gonna miss him very much.

Laura Kelly Rocha

Yesterday

Rob , Jill and your young men & Kelli.& her men.
My sincere condolences for your deep loss of your dad & grandpa.
When I think of snakes I always think of my mother and your Dad - both terrified of them screaming like " girly girls ".
R.I.P.

Sandy and Jack Zajac

Yesterday

Our deepest sympathies on the loss of a wonderful, caring man...we met Harvey and Pat when r children went to Farm Hill School...it was a special time and Harvey always made it more fun...he will be missed...thx for making our lives better!!!

Elise Keser

Yesterday

I am absolutely crushed to hear of Harvey's passing.

We met at A&A Office Systems, when I was the ripe old age of 19. As soon as he cracked his first self-deprecating joke, I immediately knew I met someone special. We stayed in touch these last twenty years, up until our last conversation in June. I will miss those messages from him. He had a way with words and wit that lifted even the most melancholy of spirits.

Some of my fondest memories of him were his yearly epic tomato's, him sharing his "baby picture", calling McDonalds the "Scottish Place", his laugh, and his unending love for his family. He was so, so proud of his grandsons.

Even when I had a cancer diagnosis in 2023 he made sure to check in with me and get updates on my health, even when his and Pat's were ailing. He just cared about people. If everyone had a slivers worth of his compassion, this world would be so much better for it.

I will always cherish having the honor to have know Harvey. To his family, may your memories always be a balm for the pain of losing such a great man.

Elise Keser

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Debra Rosenthal Gag

Yesterday

Sadie and Dewey were my favorite aunt and uncle. Sadie was my father´s sister. Their daughter Judy babysat for us. But Harvey was my favorite cousin. I danced with him at my wedding. So witty like his mom, full of life and a great story teller. The world has lost a great man.

Harvey Goldstein

Yesterday

My sympathies go out to Harvey´s family. We were good friends in high school and reconnected in later years. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.

Evan Noglow

Yesterday

RIP Harvey Knowing your life made this world a better place.

Kari Williams

October 7, 2025

I know that you are with my mom and dad now. Your humor and kindness will always be appreciated and fond memories of you and Pat. Sending my sincere condolences to the family.

Harriet Thiela

October 7, 2025

Harvey will remain in the hearts and minds of every single person who knew him. We grew up together and very close first cousins in Middletown. Our Mothers Sadie Rosenthal Albert and Ida Rosenthal Leipziger were sisters.
We spent lots of time at family gatherings. The memories are plentiful and full of happy thoughts .
Harvey had a great sense of humor, as did his Mom. There was lots of laughter.
We kept in touch as adults, talking or texting frequently. He would send me very silly GIFS, especially about animals. We never missed a birthday without calling each other or texting .
I will miss my "Brother from another Mother ". I feel blessed to have shared our family connection. RI P, Harvey