Obituary of Joseph Albert Desrochers

Joseph Albert (Dezi) Desrochers Jr., age 82, of Derby, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at his home. Born on January 2, 1934, he was a son of the late Joseph Albert Sr. and Juliette Williams Desrochers. A U.S. Air Force veteran, Dezi was a retired engineer with Avco Lycoming for many years before his retirement. He was a loving father, brother and uncle who will be missed. Survivors include his daughter, Karen Desrochers of North Carolina, a sister, Irene Downs of Bridgeport, two brothers, Richard Desorchers and his wife Stephanie of Florida and Donald C. Desrochers and his wife Frances of Stratford, his longtime friend and companion Sandy Terrell, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Raymond Desrochers and brother-in-law, Robert E. Downs Sr. Funeral services will take place on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.