Albert J. Coursey, 78, of Manchester, the husband of Carol A. (Bailey) Coursey died Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Born in Worcester, MA, he was the son of the late Joseph G. and Angèle M. (Hirbour) Coursey. Albert was a graduate from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children Mark Coursey of Camden, ME, Meg Coursey of Suffield and Marie Coursey of Manchester; and his grandchildren, Benjamin and Samuel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday (July 25th) at 10:00 a.m. St. Isaac-Jogues Church, 1 Community Street, East Hartford, followed by burial in St. James Cemetery, Manchester. The John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Manchester has care of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Isaac Jogues Church 1 Community Street East Hartford, CT 06108 or to the Whiton Library 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.