A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors

05/29/2026

Peter Arthur Taucher was born in Baltic, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula on March 26, 1932 to Gertrude and Peter Frank Taucher. He died unexpectedly at the age of 93 on November 10, 2025 and received his angel’s wings at 3:26 p.m.

Peter is survived by his loving family which was everything t...

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05/29/2026

John Wright, age 48, passed away suddenly in Troy, Michigan. Born on April 1, 1978, in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada, John lived a life defined by intelligence, devotion, kindness, and an unwavering love for his family.

John was a proud Division One rower at Marietta College in Ohio, where he d...

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05/29/2026

Carol Ann Salucci, passed away on May 27, 2026, Age 88.

Most important to Carol was her family. Wife of Frank for 68 years. Mother of the late Robin Ann Simmons, Vickie Ann Delutio (Tom), Linda Marie Cusick (Michael), and Patricia Lynn Salucci-Kackman (Todd). Sister of the late Arlene Hollis...

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05/28/2026

Myfit Bardha, beloved husband and father, passed away on May 24, 2026.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, May 31, 1-6PM at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home (Vasu, Rodgers and Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, 48073.

Family and friends are invited to gather at the...

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05/28/2026

Carl Nevin De Silva, 102, passed to eternal life on May 23, 2026. Born in British Guiana in 1923 as the third of six children to Luis and Irene De Silva, he emigrated to New York City in 1944. Shortly after arriving in the United States, Carl was drafted into the US Navy for Wartime service. Followi...

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05/28/2026

Doris Wilma Cook passed away peacefully on May 25th, 2026, in Pontiac, Michigan at the age of 96. Doris was born in Saline, Michigan, on December 3rd, 1929, to Herman and Otilda (Kohler) Alber. A graduate of Saline High School along with her future husband George L. Cook whom she married in 1953, sh...

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05/27/2026

Betty Louise Crorey passed away on May 25, 2026, in Rochester Hills, Michigan at the age of 100. She lived a long and wonderful life, full of love and blessings.

Betty was born on November 3, 1925 in Barberton, Ohio, the only child of Russell and Eulah Offhaus (nee Zirkle). Betty graduated f...

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05/26/2026

What is the sixth stage of grief? Learn about this and methods for navigating the grief of sudden loss in our five-week grief support group series, “The 6th Stage of Grief and Sudden Loss,” hosted by Director of Bereavement Services Linda Dzbanski on Tuesdays from June 16 – July 14. All are welcome to register.

05/22/2026

Renato L. Raymundo, MD, passed away on May 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 2, 4-8PM and Wednesday, June 3, 3-8PM, at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd., Troy, 48084. A vigil service and eulogies will be held on Wedn...

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05/22/2026

Brian Linus Kitz passed away on May 17, 2026, at 62. A man of abiding faith, he was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend. He cherished his wife, Kristi, and his daughter, Claire, always placing them at the heart of his life.

Brian was valedictorian of his class ...

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