Alek Feller Obituary

Alek Senin Feller, 18, of Palm Desert, Calif. died Tuesday September 7, 2010 in the Town of Delafield, Wisc. Alek Feller was born in Suceava, Romania on March 16, 1992, the son of Dr. John F. Feller and Mrs. Karen E. Feller of Palm Desert. He was a student at St John's Northwestern Military Academy in Delafield and a member of Sacred Heart Church in Palm Desert. Even as a teenager, Alek uniquely combined a great work ethic with a strong spirit of altruism including founding and leading a Haiti relief fund that generated thousands of dollars for the Red Cross in Haiti. Alek was an exemplary athlete attaining varsity letters in tennis and cross country while attending St John's. He reached the Wisconsin State Finals in men's singles tennis in 2010. An encounter with Alek, even by a stranger, inevitably left one with a smile or a laugh, gifts in a world that can be aloof and impersonal. Alek dearly loved his family and was a lover of animals. He is survived by his parents; brother, John Kyle Feller of Boston, Mass.; his sisters, Kaitlin Sarah Feller of Notre Dame, Ind. and Emma Elizabeth Feller of Palm Desert; his grandparents, John Robert Feller of Lake Milton, Ohio, Margaret Ann Rowland of Massillon, Ohio, Maureen and Leo Bossy of Montreal, Quebec in Canada; and God-parents, Ted Joseph Feller and Ellen Joy Sroka. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church in Palm Desert, CA at 1:30 PM on Friday, September 17, 2010. The family asks that donations in lieu of flowers be sent to: St John's Northwestern Military Academy, Alek Feller Memorial Fund, 1101 Genesee Street Delafield, WI 53018-1498.

Published by The Desert Sun from Sep. 17 to Sep. 22, 2010.
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Dear Karen, John, Kaitlin, Kyle, and Emma
We were heartbroken to hear your news. I remember Alek as a fun loving little guy so full of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa, Ray, Jon Kevin, and Jason

December 26, 2010

Dear Karen, John and family,
We have been out of town for several months and just heard about Alek yesterday. I am SO sorry for you loss. I cannot imagine what you must be going through. Our hearts are with you in this most difficult of times.
All our love, Dr Bob & Dorothy Maher

December 16, 2010

Dear Karen, John, Kyle, Kaitlin and Emma. I just recieved Karen's Christmas letter. I'm so shocked and saddened by the news about Alek. As you know he and you are very special to me and our family. I'm so glad to have met him and spent time with him. He was so very special. I'm so sorry.
Love, hugs and prayers to you all.
Diane Hearn and family xoxoxo

Diane Hearn

December 15, 2010

John, Karen and kids. We want to express how sorry we are having recently heard of Alek's passing. We wish you all a blessed Thanksgiving knowing it will be a reminder of your shared grief. God bless your entire family.

Greg, Joyce, Kateri, AJ and Sean Raglow

Gregory Raglow

November 25, 2010

Dear Karen, John and family,
I am sadden to hear of the passing of Alek. I just found out. Our whole family is in shock. WE love you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers. Alek was a wonderful person. He was loving and talented. He will be greatly missed. Our hearts are breaking for you. God Bless all of you!!!
Sincerely and lovingly
The Glass Family
Rory, Liz, Tara and Talia

Liz Glass

November 10, 2010

dear karen and family,i am truely sorry to hear of your loss.my thoughts and prayers are with you.

chris bossy,lasalle,quebec

October 4, 2010

We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family…from your friends at XIFIN.

Bill Taylor

September 28, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to your family. You are in our prayers. Megan Holmes and family.

Debbie Holmes

September 24, 2010

Dear Karen, John and family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of you great loss. John ,Jack,Zona and I will be continually keeping you alll in our prayers. So sorry we did not know sooner. I will always treasure my memories of you and your family . Elena,John,Jack, and Zona Oatey

Elena Oatey

September 24, 2010

Dear Feller Family, Forever In Your Hearts He Will Never Fade Away. May God Bless you all through this difficult time. Just wanted to let you all know that we did hear about Alek and your family has been in our hearts and prayers.

Denise Austin

September 23, 2010

Dear Feller family, the entire Preim family wish to send you our sincere sorrow for your recent loss, sincerely, Dave,Lorrie,Jennifer,Whitlee,and Madison

Dave Preim

September 22, 2010

Dear Karen, John, and family -- As your neighbors and your friends, we are here for you. -- with love, Katie, Kendale, Jennifer, and Sarah Trahan

September 22, 2010

Dear John, Karen and family,

I am so deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Alek. My memories are of the adorable, fun and good-natured little three year old boy I was privileged to meet in Vacaville and who has had a place in my heart ever since.

I cannot begin to imagine the pain and suffering you are all feeling. My heart and prayers go out to each one of you.

Ciara O'Connell Deasy

September 22, 2010

Dear Feller Family- You have been in our thoughts and prayers everyday. We cannot imagine what you are going through and send our love during this difficult time. -Natalie, Scheele, and Taryn

September 20, 2010

Dr. Feller, Karen and Feller Family, I am saddened to hear of the passing of Alek. My heart and prayers go out to each and every one of you. No one person deserves to lose their child and I cannot even begin to imagine the pain and suffering you are all feeling. Please know, that my prayers are that our Lord take away your pain and give you comfort during this difficult time. All my love!!

Christine Paciocco

September 19, 2010

Dear Feller family, Im so sorry for your loss. Alek was a lot of fun and such a caring and enthusiastic person. I'm sure everyone will remember him for that, I know I will.

Renee Clemente

September 18, 2010

Dear alek feller I can't believe ur goin I remeber all the good times we had together u where a great friend to me and adri I love u and I will miss u so much u where my best friend and u will always will be may u rest in peace
Love andrea reyna p.s may the angels keep u safe

September 18, 2010

Karen, John, Kyle, Kaitlin and Emma - May you find strength in the family that needs you, comfort in the freinds that care for you, solace in the memories that fill you, and warmth in the love that binds you, with your son and brother Alek, now and forever. Look to the stars and know that he is with you.

Jason & Sharon Dabareiner

September 17, 2010

Wonderful Alek. Every encounter was a fun one. Alek will be deeply missed.

Patricia and Natalie

September 17, 2010

John, Karen, Kyle, Kaitlin and Emma
Finding words is impossible, we can't begin to fathom the pain of your loss. We pray that your faith, and the love and support of those who love you and Alek, will sustain you. With deepest sympathy,

Cousin Lori Chevalier and family

Lori Chevalier

September 17, 2010

Dr.Feller, Mrs.Feller & Family, may god give you strength through this diffcult time. There are no words to express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.

Amber & Gracie

September 17, 2010

May Alek's Light forever shine in your hearts . May his precious life be forever remembered and his smile never be forgotten. May God comfort you and hold you at this time . My love goes out to you and your family.

Lori McGehee-Sullivan

September 17, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you.

Stabile Family

September 17, 2010

Dr. Feller and Karen, and The Feller Tribe, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Even though I did not know Alek personally, he was raised by two beautiful people. You guys are good, kind hearted people. Im sure he was an awesome kid. May you find peace and hope at the end of the Tunnel, Just to know Alek is with our Heavenly father!!! May God be with you!!!
You will always be in my heart and prayers!

Monica Verdusco

September 17, 2010

Dear John, Karen and Family
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Alek was such a pleasure to have on the Yellow Jackets soccer team. Even as a 7 year old, you could easily tell how athletic he was with a wonderful sense of humor and a great spirit. Our thoughts are with you.

Steve, Stacy & Chad Yeoman

September 17, 2010

Dear John, Karen, Kyle, Kaitlin and Emma,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Alek. We have such fond memories of him as a young boy out on the tennis courts who was sure to make us all laugh. I especially remember taking him to a few tournaments with Alexa and being entertained on and off the court. The kids would always get excited and say, "guess who was at tennis tonight?", when Alek had returned after taking some time off. What a handsome young man he had become, but still with that quirkey little grin that would bring a smile to anyone's face who came in contact with him. He will be greatly missed by those who had the pleasure to be a part of his life. Please know that you all have been in our prayers since we heard the news and will continue to be in the days to come. May you feel God's peace that passes all understanding at this time.
Much Love,
Brad, Evie, Tyler, Hunter and Alexa Lee

Evie and Brad Lee

September 17, 2010

To the family of the late Alek,
It is so heartbreaking to hear of the tragic loss of your most beloved son Alek, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin.
Our deepest sympathies.

Joan and Allan Caplan

September 16, 2010

Dear Karen,John,Kyle,Kaitlin and Emma,

We were so devastated to hear of your tragic loss in the sweet and giving Alek we remember. Our children are not supposed to go before us, and I can't imagine the pain and heartbreak you must all be trying to face. Please know you're in our thoughts daily, and we wish you much stength and courage during such an impossible time.

Love always,
Christine & Connor

Christine Moore

September 15, 2010

Dear Karen & John,
My heart goes out to you and your whole family. I'm so sorry that you are suffering such a terrible loss, and wish you the strength at this painful time to find peace within. My deepest sympathies.

With love from your cousin Diana.

Diana Schutz

September 14, 2010

Karen,John,Lyle,Kaitlin and Emma

No words can explain the pain of losing a child. My thougts and prayers go out to you.

Phylis Caplan

Phyllis Caplan

September 14, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Feller family. You are a family surrounded by lots of love and support who will help you get through this difficult time. Be comforted that Alek is in God's hands now, and he will always be with you in spirit and in your hearts.

The Sroka Family

September 14, 2010

You have all been on my heart this past week and will continue to be. I pray for you all everyday, that God can give you His peace and cover you with blessings. Alek is with the angels and we will all see him again. And get one of those big Alek hugs that noone will ever forget. He was such a great boy. I loved seeing him everyday at school. He put a smile on everyone's face. God bless you all. xoxoxo

Alana Andersen

September 14, 2010

Dear Karen, John and family,
We are very sorry to hear about the tragic loss of Alek. May God bless you and keep you strong during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Roddy, Barbara and Melissa Bossy
Bedford, Nova Scotia

September 13, 2010

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Alek is such an amazing human, and I am so blessed to be able to call him one of my best friends and my "big brother." I talk to him before I go to sleep, and I know he will be watching over all of us, just as he has always done. I will always pray for the Feller family and keep you in my heart. Thank you for raising such an amazing son.
Love Forever,
Kara Adams

Kara Adams

September 13, 2010

My prayers will be with you. I did not know the young fellow but every loss of a child is felt by everyone. Keep Faith.

Lise Harrigan

September 13, 2010

Dear John, Karen, Kaitlin and Emma, Jim and I were so saddened to hear about Alek. There is never anything that can be said that will truly bring comfort when a child is lost. Please know that we are praying for you and the entire family. We love you and will always keep Alek in our hearts.

Angela Bambrick

September 13, 2010

Dear Karen, John & Family. We are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. With lots of love, Patrick, Lyse, Erik & Mark

Patrick & Lyse Bossy

September 13, 2010

Dear Karen, John, Kyle, Kaitlin and Emma
There are no words to take away the sadness and pain for this terrible loss. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers. Sending warm hugs to comfort you and lots of love from Darlene, Paul, Daniel and David.

Darlene Bossy-Yorke

September 13, 2010

Although I'd never met Alek, to lose a child is devastating. I will light a candle to his memory at Mass.

Cousin Darlene Hall

Darlene Hall

September 13, 2010

Dear Karen,John,Kyle,Kaitlin,Emma.
Please accept our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Renee,Bob,Gail,Eric,and Phil

September 13, 2010

Dear, Karen, John, Kyle, Katlin and Emma,
You are in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with the sudden loss of your beloved Alek.

God Bless you and guide you during this time and in the future.

Kevin Goebel

Kevin Goebel

September 13, 2010

Dear Karen, John, Kyle, Kaitlin and Emma and extended Bossy family: We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you all and hope that along this painful journey there will be peace.

Trish and John Krause

September 12, 2010

Dear Karen, John and family,
So sorry to hear of the tragic news. We wish you are deepest condolences. You are in our prayers.
God Bless,

Peter, Yvonne and family (Fitzpatrick)

Peter and Yvonne Fitzpatrick

September 12, 2010

Karen, John, Kyle, Kaitlin, Emma,

We are shocked and saddened by such a sudden and tragic loss. We are carrying Alek in our hearts and prayers daily. Amanda was particularly saddened as she remembered that Alek and she share a birthdate. You have our deepest sympathy. We wish you courage and peace.

The Wagner Family- Matt , Barb, Brennan, and Amanda

Barb Wagner

September 12, 2010

Karen, John and family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go to all of you as you suffer such a terrible loss.
We pray you wil find some peacc in the arms of Christ.
Love,
Walter and Sheila

Sheila Chliszczyk

September 12, 2010

Words can not express the loss of such a warm human being. Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen and John, Kyle, Kaitlin, and Emma. Alek will be missed dearly by so many lives he touched.

Love,

Steve and Stacy Bossy

September 12, 2010

Dear Karen, John, Kyle, Kaitlin and Emma, We are so truly saddened to hear of your loss. Alek was so loved and will always be remembered. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Tanya and Rick

Tanya Tellez

September 12, 2010

Dear Karen,John,Kyle,Kaitlin and Emma, There are no words to express the sadness we feel for your family at this time. Please know that our prayers are with you all. Sending our love, Diane and Danny and family

September 12, 2010

Dear Karen and family,
I'm so very sorry for your devastating loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and sending you lots of love.

Carole Bossy

September 12, 2010

Words cannot express how sorry I am for you. Please know that I'm thinking of you all.

Connie Bossy

September 12, 2010

I'm sorry for you loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Randa Winikoff

September 11, 2010

What words can express the utter grief and pain of Alek's passing.
Please know, that whenever Alek's name was mentioned in idle conversation or whenever I knew he was close by, I wore a comfortable grin on my face and was filled with a sense of peace.
He truely made me comfortable...made me laugh and made me smile.
I promise to NEVER forget him.
He will always be in my prayers.
May Karen, John, Kaitlin, Kyle and Emma find peace. He changed my life and I will always remember the joy he brought to me and our family.
LOVE you Buddy....
Uncle Keith, Auntie Marissa and the BC Bossy Clan.

Keith + Marissa Bossy

September 11, 2010

John, Karen, Kyle, Kaitlin & Emma: No words can describe the loss you are feeling from having lost Alek...my prayers and thoughts are with you. Please let me know if you need anything. Alek will always be remembered and I miss his loving gentle nature, quirky smile and big hugs...love you always, Marissa

Marissa Bossy

September 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Florence Moss

September 11, 2010

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