Alfred ''Al'' Yukna

Alfred Andrew Al Yukna, 82, of Kensington, husband of Emilie Linderme Yukna died Friday August 16, 2002 at New Britain General Hospital. Born in New Britain on March 6, 1920, son of the Late Frank and Apolonia Dongveskas Yukna he lived in Kensington since 1957. Al attended New Britain Schools, graduating from New Britain High School with the February class of 1938, where he played high school football. He worked at Fafnir and then attended Georgetown University on a full tuition football scholarship. After two years, he entered the service in June of 1942 and served in the Army Air Corps. for four years. He was a Staff Sergeant Instructor Engineer in Fort Worth, were he flew training flights with pilots learning to handle B-24 and B-36 planes. Al graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1949 with an accounting degree. He co-captained the 1947 football team, was Commander of Sigma Nu Fraternity, and scouted for the 1948 team Varsity and Newman Clubs. Al was an IRS audit agent in the Hartford regional office for 32 years, retiring in 1982. He was an active Berlin Lion, having served as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice Presidents, and President form 1971-1972. He had 42 years perfect attendance; received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for commitment to serve the world community in 1995 and the Connecticut Knight of the Blind Award for dedication to Connecticut Eye research in 1996. He was also a life member of Elks Lodge # 957 in New Britain. In addition to his wife of 51 years, he leaves his loving children and grandchildren, Atty. Paula Jean Yukna and her husband Fred DAprile of New Britain; Andrea Marie Yukna and her son Kevin Alfred Yukna of Kensington; William Frederick Yukna, his wife Pamela and their children Michael Andrew Yukna and Jennifer Lee Yukna, all of Foxboro Mass. He also leaves a sister-in-law, Sophie Yukna of Plantsville; 2 nieces and a nephew. He was predeceased by his brothers Frank and Alex Yukna and a sister-in-law, Virginia. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday August 20 11 AM at St. Pauls Church, Kensington. There are no calling hours. Burial will be at the familys convenience at Maple Cemetery, Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dialysis Center at New Britain General Hospital 100 Grand Street, New Britain 06051 or to the Berlin Lions Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 23 Kensington, 06037. The Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is in charge of arrangements.

Alfred ''Al'' Yukna

March 6, 1920 - August 16, 2002

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March 6, 1920 - August 16, 2002

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