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Alexander T. Goniprow

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Alexander Goniprow Obituary

Alexander T. Goniprow
On Tuesday, July 19, 2016, of Olney, MD. Beloved husband of Marcy Goniprow; loving father of Alexander, Harrison and William Goniprow; brother of Mitchell and Robert Goniprow. The family will receive friends at PUMPHREY''S COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 300 W. Montgomery Ave. (Route 28 just off I-270, exit 6-A) Rockville, MD on Monday, July, 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Oakdale Church Olney Campus, 3425 Emory Church Road, Olney, Maryland on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Please view and sign the family''s online guestbook at: www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 22, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Alexander Goniprow

19 Entries

Lenny

July 16, 2024

My Brother from another mother Alex will always be in heart...I miss my best friend.

Ronald Harry

July 19, 2020

Its been four years now, where has the time gone my friend. It seems like yesterday for some reason, time truly stops for no one! I still think of you, Marcy and the boys quite often. Its easy to remember an exceptional family and an exceptional friend. Families such as yours dont come along very often my friend. I still have a photo of Alex Jr. and my daughter Shanyn on Sherwoods prom night on my coffee table. I look at it quite often and think of all the great times are families had together throughout the years. I hope your at piece with yourself and the Lord, I miss you my friend. Like I said before, thanks for always being there!

Ron Harry

July 17, 2019

Where has the time gone? Three years since your passing has gone so fast! I often think of you Alex, Marcy and the boys. I miss the times our families spent together. Our kids grew up together, went to school together, played sports together and were on the Olney swim teams together. They spent time at each others homes, had sleep overs and ate many a meal together! We all went to Hershey Park together, in a small way both our families grew up together. Alex, in his own way was the glue to all of this. Through the ups and downs of every day life, through the good and the bad he was the shining light! God be with you and your family my friend, I miss you a lot! Thanks for always being there

Brian Bagley

August 28, 2016

Just found out today about your passing. Alex I have so many memories on Childrens Island with you, Jay Henry, Pete Sawin and many many more. I remember so clearly our trips to Mount Chocorua. During those times I looked to you as my role model, my mentor. You taught me so much about outdoor adventure and life. You always seemed to have a answer to the problems that we faced during those times. I look forward to seeing you again climbing that big mountain in the sky. Rest in peace my friend.

Dave Howells

August 8, 2016

I met Alex when I signed on at Children's Island in 1975. Just found out today of his passing while, ironically, visiting Children's Island. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

william modzeleski

August 2, 2016

I met Alex the first day on the job. The head of the Migrant ED Office at the time kept on telling me he couldnt wait for "the new guy" to come on board as he had a stellar reputation and he was going to be to rescue the Office. Well Alex didn't disappoint he quickly got to work and turned the office around. He did it through hard work, long hours, and lots of communication with his staff. In short order he got staff into believing not only that they could do the work but that it would be of the highest standards.

Alex and I served on some of the same committees and task forces examining various management practices at ED and can say he displayed the same characteristics as he did when he arrived at ED: hard working, visionary, customer focused and champion for staff. In all I'd say Alex was a model staff person, one you would hold up to all those who voiced opposition to federal staff, and say, if you followed him for a day, you'd change your mind

Susan Winingar

August 2, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to Alex's family and all who knew him at the US Department of Education. I had the pleasure of working for Alex for 5 years at the US Department of Education. He always provided me with opportunities to grow and learn, and was an excellent leader, motivator, and change agent for OESE. It was a pleasure knowing you Alex.

Sam Harris

July 25, 2016

I was saddened to hear that Alex had passed. Having worked with him during his time in the Department of Education's Office of Migrant Education, I found him to be extremely capable, conscientious, task oriented, and focused with a strong sense of duty. It was my good fortune to have known and worked with Alex. May the Goniprow family be comforted by the outpouring of sympathy and love provided by Alex's many friends and colleagues.

Joan P. White

July 25, 2016

My memories of Alex date as far back as when Alex was a counselor at Children's Island. He was extraordinary with the younger campers and staff alike.Heartfelt Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Goniprow Family.

Lee Creighton

July 25, 2016

There are simply no words...soar with the angels my friend

Lisa Sherrard

July 25, 2016

We have been blessed to have had Alex as our friend and neighbor for 17 years. His warmth, humor and his kind and considerate nature have been a source of much comfort to myself, my husband and our three children. We will truly miss him.

Jeanette Lim

July 25, 2016

I respected and admired Alex as a dedicated Department of Education executive. He succeeded brilliantly as the Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education and before that as Director of the Migrant Education Program. His creative management practices will continue as a legacy of his leadership. Throughout his battle with cancer he continued to be a thoughtful and inspiring leader in ED. RIP Alex. You were the best.
Jeanette Lim

Judy Cronkhite

July 25, 2016

I have so many fond memories of Alex. His love of adventure, sense of humor and compassion for others are things that first come to mind. Alex will be alive in our hearts always. My thoughts and prayers are with the Goniprow family.

Lori (and Hamid) Ahmady

July 24, 2016

Alex was an extraordinary leader, manager, and human being. He was respected, admired, and loved by so many across the U.S. Department of Education. Our hearts and prayers go out to Marcy and his three amazing sons at this difficult time.

Helen Levine

July 23, 2016

Alex you were "the cream of the crop" The memories made will never fade & you'll always remain in my heart! Your legacy shines in all three of your boys- what a testament to you and Marcy
love you all

Tim Hopkins

July 23, 2016

I have no words fully express my sense of loss of a great Gentleman in every sense of the word, or the depth of my desire to comfort a wonderful family at a time of such loss. My prayers are with the entire Goniprow family.

Leonard Pettis

July 22, 2016

God Bless you my friend. You touched me and many others with your talents. We who knew you are better because of you. RIP

Ron Harry

July 22, 2016

Alex was one of the finest men I ever knew, I truly believe he would have given you the shirt off his back. I know he would have done that for me. I will truly miss him, may the lord look over him, Marcy and the boys. God bless you my friend, be at peace with the Lord.

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