Badstein, Albert, Jr, MSGT-Ret USAF, 41, of Brandon, passed away on February 5, 2015. Albert graduated from Brandon High School and earned an Associate's Degree from the Community College of the Air Force. He retired from the US Air Force in November of 2014 after 21 years of service. He is preceded in death by his father, Albert Badstein, Sr.; and godson, Christopher M. Richards. Albert is survived by his loving family, mother, Anne Badstein; brother, Charles (Helen) Badstein; sisters, Nancy (Thomas) DePasquale, Linda (Raymond, Sr.) Forsythe, Alison (David) Richards, Kathleen (Eric, Sr.) Hector, and Lisa (Tom) Gwinn; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; as well as his faithful canine companions, Rusty and Kiko. There will be a Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 11:00 am in the chapel at Nativity Catholic Church, with a visitation one hour prior. The family is accepting flowers or memorial donations may be made to your favorite veterans organization.