ALEJANDRO "ALEX" CHIU

CHIU, ALEJANDRO "ALEX" It is with great sadness, that Alicia and Cherrie-Marie announce the passing of their beloved husband and father. Alejandro "Alex" Chiu said his last goodnight and fell asleep in his home with his wife and daughter by his side, on May 19, 2021. Alex was born in Candaba, Philippines on November 21, 1938, and raised in Manila by his Chinese immigrant parents. He left the Philippines for America to study computer science later finding work in Chicago where he met and married his love Alicia. Together, Alex and Alicia moved to Toronto, Canada where Alex worked for Volkswagen Canada. They raised their children Cherrie-Marie and Christopher in Markham where Alex would be elected ten consecutive times as Ward 8 Councillor. With philanthropy in his heart, Alex used his skills to connect people, fund raise for worthy causes and give back. As busy as he was though, Alex always found time for family, cooking, gardening, swimming, golfing and cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays. Alex is survived by his wife Alicia, daughter Cherrie (Sean), his 3 sisters Teresita (Peter), Carmen and Miling, his brother Pedro (Hedy), 24 nieces and nephews, 13 grand-nieces and nephews, and his beloved grand-dog Griffey. Alex has been reunited with his son Christopher, his parents, in-laws, and his brother Jose and Jose's wife Juanita. After losing their son to ALS, the family has vowed to make ALS history so that the disease no longer devastates others. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to ALS Double Play. https://bit.ly/makeALShistory