PAULDING:
Alfonse “Al” Verfaillie, age 87 died Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Gardens of Paulding, Paulding, Ohio.
He was born May 18, 1926 in Detroit, MI, the son of Julius and Mary (Decdok)Verfaillie. He was a US Army veteran serving during WWII. He retired in 1979 from the former Grizzly Manufacturing, Paulding, and was a member of VFW Post #587.
He is survived by a nephew, Robert Verfaillie and a niece, Deanna (Tom) Rhonehouse, both of Paulding.
He is preceded in death by three brothers, Lucien, Frank, and Andrew Verfaillie; an infant sister, Laura; and two nephews, David and Larry, and a niece, Virginia.
Funeral services will be conducted 2PM Wednesday, April 9 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, with Pastor Robert Verfaillie officiating. Burial will be in Live Oak Cemetery, with military graveside services accorded by VFW Post #587.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 9 from 11 AM until time of services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to Gardens of Paulding Activity Fund or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be sent to www.denherderfh.com
