Albert Gene DeSena, 89, of Macungie, died May 5, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Maria Esther Rodriguez. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Lorenzo DeSena and Eugenia Giglio.

In 1953 he enlisted in the Army for two years and then worked at the Knitting Mill Company for 13 years before landing a position at New York Tel also known as Verizon. He worked as a field technician for Verizon for 30 years, retiring in 1998.

He and his wife raised their children in Richmond Hill, Queens. The family served as faithful members of the Assemblies of God Bethlehem Church, Jamaica, Queens, for more than 18 years. In 2005, he and his wife moved to Macungie.

He and his wife were members of the Emmanuel Church, Allentown, from 2006 to 2016 and eventually transitioned to the Revolution Church.

He is remembered by his friends and family as a man of prayer and tremendous faith, dedicated, devoted, selfless, generous, patient, encouraging, tender and had a wonderful sense of humor.

He found relaxation in watching his old-time movie favorites and singing favorite church hymns like “I’ll Fly Away” and “Amazing Grace.”

He found encouragement in the biblical truths and scriptures found in the word of God. His most comforting verse was “To Be Absent from the Body is to Be Present with The Lord.”

He is survived by his wife; children, Andrew, Thomas, Karen, Marianella; grandchildren; sister; family and friends. He was predeceased by five sisters and seven brothers.

Friends and family may call noon to 3 p.m. May 11 in the funeral home followed by a Celebration of Life service and military honors in the garden of the funeral home.

Arrangements are entrusted to Stephen’s Funeral Home, 274 N. Krocks Road, Allentown.