Krivickas, Albert
Albert D. Krivickas, 93, of South Windsor, beloved and devoted husband of the late Dora (Lamagna) Krivickas, peacefully entered eternal life on May 29, 2022, at Suffield By The River in Suffield, CT. Born in Brooklyn, NY on April 17, 1929, he was the youngest son of the late Charles K. and Anele (Nosikov) Krivickas. Albert was a graduate of Ellsworth Memorial High School in South Windsor where he resided for the remainder of his
life. He attended the University of Connecticut and received a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Hartford. He was employed at United Technologies in Windsor Locks where he was a Purchasing Manager. Appreciated for his sharp sense of humor and generosity, Albert was further admired for his intellect and broad knowledge. Having been recognized for his role in contributing to the design of the backpack for astronauts, he received a prestigious award from NASA, having also worked on the Apollo 13 Mission. Some of his passions were farming and gardening on his property, visiting the public library, and frequently taking his children fishing on the Mijoy in Niantic. Albert proudly served in
the United States Air Force during World War II. Albert was revered to as a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother. He was predeceased by his daughter
Sandra Devitt and husband Richard Devitt. He is survived by his two sons, Albert "Chuck" Krivickas and wife Christina and their five children, David, Cory, Laura, Joshua, and Sammantha; and his son Robert Krivickas. Albert also leaves his sister, Julia K. Dzen, sister-in-law, Dorothy J. Krivickas, his step-son, Robert Whitney and wife Connie and their three children, step-daughter Patricia Allery and her two sons; grandson Gary Colty and wife Corrie and two children; along
with many nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed. Albert was a member of Saint Francis of Assisi
Church in South Windsor. A private family graveside with Military Honors will be held at St. Patrick's King St. Cemetery, Enfield. Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels has care of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.leetestevens.com.