SOMERVILLE – Albert Joseph Violette, 63, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 9, at his home.

He was born in Augusta on Nov. 6, 1944, the son of Albert J. Sr. and Regina Agnes (Levesque) Violette.

Mr. Violette enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 18 and served three tours of duty in Vietnam. During this time, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service, the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Expert M14 Rifle Medal, a Certificate of Appreciation, six overseas bars and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1977. He enrolled in the reserves and retired in June 2004. He was also part of the 619th Transportation Co. out of Auburn.

He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans.

He was an avid fisherman who loved being outdoors, and would help many neighbors with farm chores or everyday tasks.

Survivors include a daughter, Tiffany Violette and his granddaughter, Amina Shaban, who was his pride and joy, of Vernon, Conn. He is also survived by his brother, Eugene Violette and his wife, Gertrude, of New Hampshire, and their two children, Gerald Violette and Theresa Francoeur; and his dear friend, Cory McDaniel.

He was predeceased by his parents.