Albert E. Sambrook, Jr., age 64, of Ansonia, peacefully entered into rest on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Griffin Hospital in Derby. Al is the cherished and devoted husband of 44 years to Laura “Lola” (Gudsnuk) Sambrook. Al was born in Bridgeport on February 18, 1962, the son of the late Albert E. and Arlene (Godo) Sambrook.
He had his CDL and drove tractor trailers. Al was kind, funny, and smart, and always full of life. He loved all outdoor activities, gardening, hunting, fishing, and hiking. He enjoyed farmers’ markets and loved vintage car and truck shows and antiques. He loved to learn and listened to historical podcasts about military conflicts. Al was a devout Catholic and studied his faith. He instilled his values in so many. He was strong in so many ways. Al was a great father, an incredible husband, and a great friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He is predeceased by his two beloved sons, Albert Edward Sambrook, III, and Jack Vincent Sambrook. In addition to his loving wife, he is also survived by his brothers Frank and Bill Sambrook, sisters Sharon Colwell (Ritchie) and Joanne Roulanaitis (John), his brother-in-law Thomas Gudsnuk (Fran) and several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his in-laws, Vincent and Dorothy Gudsnuk, and his brother-in-law Dennis Gudsnuk.
Lola extends special thanks to the special people at the Smilow Hospital in Derby (Kim, Sam, and Roxy, the reception staff and the doctors), his many great doctors and nurses at Griffin Hospital (Gail, Brian, Iretta), the Hospice Staff, and special appreciation to Ianazia Cirino Carreiro, who continually raised spirits up.
Friends may greet the family at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 river Road, Shelton, on Monday, November 9, from 4 to 6 PM. On Tuesday his procession will leave the parlor at 9:45 AM for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Shelton.
At the request of the family, memorial contributions are encouraged to assist the family in lieu of flowers to the Riverview Funeral Home.