ALEXANDER JR., WARREN J. 32 - of Erma, Lower Twp, beloved son of Warren and Merna Alexander passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 22, 2009. Warren, born on February 7, 1977, was a lifelong resident of Lower Township where he attended school and was involved in community sports. He graduated High School from Fork Union Military Academy, Fork Union, Virginia in 1995 where he was also honored by The Village Nursing Center for his years of volunteer service with the elderly. As a young adult, he became a dedicated member of the West Cape May Volunteer Fire Department where he was known as, "Humpty". His passion for the department and his fellow firefighters remained throughout his life. On July 20, 2000, he became the proud, loving father of Warren Joseph Alexander, III, who was diagnosed in 2002 with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD), and died earlier this year. Through his son's illness, he became involved with the Stennis Foundation and it's research efforts to find a cure. He turned his love of riding his Harley, and together with close friends, created the Cheezy Riders Motorcycle Club whose sole mission is to raise awareness and funds to support the Stennis Foundation. He lived and breathed for the Cheezy Riders who knew him as their leader, "Head Cheeze". His respect for other motorcycle clubs was without end and he enjoyed being involved in their activities and causes. He often referred to riding his Harley as the closest thing to flying. Warren was employed at Atlantic Shellfish, Inc, a commercial scalloping company out of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Being born into a commercial fishing family, Warren always loved being near the water, working on the boats, and the close relationships he developed with the many boat Captains and crews. Warren appreciated the support he received from the commercial fishing industry to help him in his fundraising efforts. Warren was a man of great stature with an enormous heart and a zest for life which overflowed into everyone around him. With his sense of humor he could have been a stand up comedian but it never overshadowed his sensitive side. Warren will be forever loved, missed, and carried in our hearts today, tomorrow, and always. Warren was to be married to the love of his life, Jamie Parker of Cape May, September 25, 2009. He is also survived by his mother, Merna Alexander of Erma; father, Warren (Andrea) Alexander of Swansea, Massachusetts; two sisters-Karen (Martin) Smith of Mount Laurel, and Stacy Alexander of Cape May; nephews-Collin and James; niece Nadia; grandfather, John N. Alexander of Erma; many aunts, uncles, cousins; his godmother, Janet Perry of Villas; godfather, Tony Coppa of Cape May; and The Cheezy Riders. He is pre-deceased by his grandmothers Mary Twombly and Kathleen Alexander and his son, Warren Joseph Alexander, III. Warren is in the arms of the angels with his beloved son. Funeral Services will be led by Pastor Sam Mountain on Friday, May 29th, 2009 at 1pm in the First Assembly of God Church, 1068 Seashore Road, Cape May. Relatives and friends may visit at the Church on Friday from 10am to 1pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to: The Stennis Foundation, P.O. Box 30065, Amarillo, Texas 79120. Sudak-Danaher FH, Cape May
This obituary was originally published in The Press of Atlantic City.