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16
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A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel)
32515 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073
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Carl Palffy Obituary
Dr. Carl E. Palffy, 63, passed away on December 11, 2025.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 16, 3-7PM, at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home (Vasu, Rodgers and Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, 48073.
Funeral Mass Wednesday, December 17, 10AM at Holy Name Catholic Church, 630 Harmon St., Birmingham, 48009.
32515 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48073
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Upcoming Events
Dec
16
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel)
32515 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073
Send FlowersDec
17
Services provided by
A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors - Vasu, Rodgers & Connell ChapelOnly 1 day left for delivery to next service.