Albert Wally Desell, 87, of North Andover, MA. formerly of Lawrence, Passed away on Thursday, November 27th, 2014 at the Prescott House Nursing Home in North Andover, MA.
Born in Lawrence on December 30th, 1926, son of the late Fred and Minnie (Warren) Desell. Albert was educated in the local schools of Methuen. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
He worked for some 50 years for Murphy Roofing Company where he was a Roofer and a Tin Knocker. According to his family he enjoyed fishing, the white mountains, traveling to the Beach with family and fixing cars and televisions.
Husband of the late Marguerite R. "Peggy" (Zannini) Desell
His daughter Maryann E. Gaudet and her husband Norman of Lawrence
His granddaughter Faith McNeil and her husband John of Maine
2 Great Granddaughters: Brianna and Heather McNeil of Maine. as well as his special niece Phyllis Petrolito of Conn.
As well as several nieces and nephews. Father of the late Theresa Marie Breton and he was predeceased by eight brothers and sisters.
Albert's Family would like to extend special thanks to the Prescott House Staff, especially the C-Wing for all the special care and attention, he was treated like a king.
At the request of the family services will be private and are under the direction of the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. For online condolences and other information please visit us at www.breenfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Prescott House, 140 Prescott Street, North Andover, MA 01845.