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ALEXANDER-Alec J., 91, of Boston's North End, on Wednesday September 21, 2011. Alec was a USMC veteran of WWII and retired Boston Police Officer. Beloved son of the late Alessandro and Ella (Schiavone) Alexander. Loving Husband of Maria (Calitri) Alexander of the North End. Cherished father of Kenneth Alexander of the North End and Vietnam, and Denise Archila and her husband Robert of Braintree. Loving grandfather of Elyse, Danielle, and Adam Archila, all of Braintree. Caring brother of Raymond Alexander of CA, and the late Joseph, Hector, and Richard Alexander. Also survived by many nephews, nieces, and cousins. Funeral from the Boston Harborside Home, 580 Commercial Street Boston MA, on Monday September 26 at 8:45AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Leonard Church on the corner of Hanover and Prince streets at 9:45AM. Family will be accepting visitors from 3PM-8PM on Sunday. Interment is private. Donations may be made in Alec's memory to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 19 Court Street Boston MA 02108.
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September 26, 2011
Tom Moretti
Maria, Denise and Ken
I was sad to learn of the passing of Alec.You are in my thoughts and prayers. It has been a few years,but I always enjoyed seeing you in the North End .
September 25, 2011
Jane Calitri
So many great memories. My love to all. Jane Calitri
September 25, 2011
Arlene Riseman
How sad it was to note the passing of Alec Alexander. He and Marie and the whole Calitri Family were such a happy memory of my childhood. May you all be blessed by his memory. I miss you all..Arlene(Adler) Riseman
September 25, 2011
Leon Calitri
Uncle Alec was one of my heroes...one of my fond memories was at the West End House, where I remember him holding court in the locker room with 12 - 14 men listening to him and asking questions. He will surely be missed......
September 23, 2011
Joseph Archila
Denise, Bob and family, Our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 23, 2011
Patrice Trodella
Alec was a great man!! He will be missed! I enjoy listening to my father tell stories of when they were at camp. I am sorry for your loss, xo Patrice
September 23, 2011
Michele Tirella
Maria,Kenny and Denise...My deepest condolences on the lost of your husband/father. He was a pure gentleman and I will always remember him taking his daily walks before he got sick. He is now resting in peace..
September 22, 2011
P.O. Robert Anthony
The Boston Police Dept offer their condolences for the loss of Our Brother Boston Police Officer Alec. Our Prayers are with each of you.
September 22, 2011
polly 7 JOHNNIE O'CONNOR
we are so sorry for your loss, he was
a great guy!
September 22, 2011
Chris
Our sincerest condolences for your loss. Alec was always a warm and charming person to my family, and to me personally. God bless.
Christian Archila/Tish Pacini and Lindsey and Derek
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