Albert Chung Kim, devoted father of three, early technologist, and avid tennis player passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at his home in Greenwich, CT, on March 8, 2021. He was 55 years old. The child of Korean immigrants, Albert was born on May 1, 1965, in Atlanta, Ga. He spent his childhood in Great Neck, LI, and graduated from Long Island University with a degree in computer science. Albert went on to have a three-decade-long career within technology, including 13 years spent as an early employee at Microsoft.
Above all, Albert was singularly devoted to his family and friends. He was a thoughtful champion of his children, wife, and extended family members. Known for his extensive knowledge and ability to understand and fix almost anything, Albert was always a first call for help and guidance. After picking up the sport as an adult, he became an avid tennis player, earning multiple trips to the USTA National Championships. Albert was the self-proclaimed and unrecognized “inventor” of Rollerblades. His lifelong passion for the outdoors culminated in numerous backpacking trips including to the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Denali Wilderness, and Mt. Kilimanjaro.
He is survived by his wife Katherine Kim and his three children, Tasha, Elena, and Jared, in addition to his two sisters and a loving extended family.
A celebration of Albert’s life will be held in Greenwich, CT over the summer, with details to come. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Albert Kim can be made either to the American Hiking Society or the USTA Foundation in support of expanding access to the outdoors and tennis, respectively.
