Albert W. DeCozio, 83, of Old Saybrook beloved husband of Ann (Crane) DeCozio, died Sunday, March 9, 2014. He was born in Hartford, son of the late John and Carmela (Guzzo) DeCozio. Prior to his retirement Albert worked for several pharmaceutical companies in the Newington area for 44 years. He had attended St. Patrick's School and Weaver High School. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran of the Korean war. He was an active member of St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church, Hartford for many years and a member of their men's club, the Crusaders club and the Retreat League of the Holy Family Monastery. Al moved to Old Saybrook in 1996 where he became an active member of the Estuary Senior Center. He became a watercolor artist, pool player and poker player. He was a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Besides his wife he is survived by a brother John DeCozio and his wife Ruth of Naples, FL, his brother-in-law John Crane and his wife Hollys of No. Canton, a sister-in-law, Mary DeCozio of PA, and several nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Michael and his sisters, Philomena DeVita and Mary DeCozio. The funeral will be Friday, March 14, 2014, 10:30 a.m. from The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke. Wethersfield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. in LaSalette Chapel, 85 New Park Ave. Hartford. Burial with military honors will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. Friends may call at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home prior to the funeral Friday 8:30-10:30 a.m. Donations may be made to LaSalette Missions, 85 New Park Ave. Hartford, CT 06106 for the continuation of Youth Ministry in Argentina founded by Rev. Roland Nadeau, M.S. To share a memory with the family, please visit, www.dillonbaxter.com.