Albert F. Paschall

Albert F. "Al" Paschall passed away peacefully on Monday, May 28, 2012, in Melbourne, Florida. He was 58. Al was a resident of Melbourne, Fl and was formerly of Bridgeport, PA and King of Prussia, PA. He was a former member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Bridgeport.Mr. Paschall was the former president of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. Among other accomplishments at a young age, Al was one of the first Eagle Scouts in his home town of Bridgeport, PA. He had a long history in the newspaper world including the Times Herald and Today's Post. He also founded the King of Prussia Chamber of Commerce and was President from 1989 until the merger in 2006 of local Chambers, where he continued to remain president. Al also spent years raising money to secure the ownership of the Inn of King of Prussia, which was successfully moved and became home to the former King of Prussia Chamber of Commerce. He also co-founded the Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion and was the author of "I haven't found Laura yet" and "The Inn Mover's Diary". Al will be sadly missed by all.Al was born in Norristown, PA on December 19, 1953. Surviving is his loving family including his mother, Marie T. (Hanlon) Paschall; his wife, Dianne (Ryan) Paschall; two sons, Calvin J. and Graham M. Paschall; a grandson, Isaac; a sister, Lisa Jack and her husband, Charles H.; a nephew, Charles A.; a niece, Chelsea L.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.Al's Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 502 Ford St., Bridgeport, PA 19405 on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 11:00 am. The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday from 9 to 10:45 am, at the church. Interment will be private at the request of the family.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Al's memory to the foundation that he founded and was close to his heart: the Montgomery County Chamber Foundation, P.O. Box 200, Eagleville, PA 19408.Arrangements are by The Bacchi Funeral Home and Crematory, Ltd., Bridgeport. www.bacchifuneralhome.com