Alan Joseph DeSa Obituary
We announce the death of Alan Joseph DeSa of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, who passed away on September 13, 2026, at the age of 85. Alan will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He is survived by: his wife Doreen; his children, Tolson, Phil, Emily and Melinda; his grandchildren, Lilly, Joe and Eloise; and his siblings, Walter DeSa, Richard DeSa, Beverley Farry (DeSa) and Kathy Lavin (DeSa). He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends.
Those wishing to honor Al's memory may make a donation to the Cure IBM Research Fund at https://donorbox.org. or the CLL Global Research Foundation at https://www.cllglobal.org.
