Albert J. Desroche – 72, of North Reading and formerly of Salisbury and North Andover, died Tuesday, April 30 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.
Born in Andover, MA on September 21,1946, he was the son of the late Peter Emmanuel Desroche and Victoria (LaRoche) Desroche. Al was a proud U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, he was a SP4 and served from 1965 to 1967.
He was the sole proprietor of Al Desroche and Son. He worked for over twenty years designing a remote fire alarm system for home use, which was patented. Al was a resident of North Reading for the past 11 years and he was a member of the Salisbury Rod & Gun Club, where he taught trapshooting.
He enjoyed his quiet time at home sitting watching the Chipmunks and Squirrels. Al enjoyed attending all the local Veteran’s events, He enjoyed seeing the Wall That Heals, which is a replica of the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C.
Al is survived by his son, Derek M. Desroche of North Andover.
A graveside service will be held in the Riverside Cemetery in North Reading, Veteran’s Section on Tuesday, May 7 at 11:00 AM. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: North Reading Veteran’s Gift Account, 235 North Street – Town Hall, North Reading, MA 01864. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
So glad that I got to know Al over last two years. He loved having company and loved talking with my husband about wrestling.
He was a kind hearted man who appreciated anything done for him. Al, I will always remember you. Rest in peace.
Lelah Costello
Al was our window washer at our home for 30 years. My children grew up with this kind man.
We last saw him after a fall where he broke his arm and couldn’t continue his business. We’ve thought of Al often over the past few years. So sorry to read of his passing. May he rest in peace.
The Gallardo Family