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Spero ALEX Obituary
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ALEX, Spero M. Age 58, of Tipp City, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Spero was a recently retired health care attorney. He was formerly Vice-President and C.O.O at Grandview Hospital and for the last fifteen years was the owner of Alex Consulting. He was a longtime member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, former president of the Parish Council and long-time youth advisor. Spero was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Alex. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Sandy; daughter & son-in-law, Nicole & Matt Balkenbusch of St. Louis, MO; son & daughter-in-law, Manuel & Danelle Alex of Huber Heights; mother, Maxine Alex of Union; sister & brother-in-law, Cleo & Rick Keighley of New Carlisle; brother & sister-in-law, Pete & Nadine Alex of Franklin; his three grandchildren who were the light of his life, Hayden, Arya & Spero; Godsons, Dean Liakakos, Stephen Ziehler & Tanner Daskalakis; Sandy's parents, Nickolas & Sophie Shissias of Engelwood & her brother & sister-in-law, Dean & Diana Shissias of Linwood, NJ; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service 10:00 AM Monday, December 14, 2015 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 500 Belmonte Park North with Father Mark P. Emroll officiating. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Marker & Heller Funeral Home, Huber Heights Chapel, 5844 Old Troy Pike from 3-6 PM Sunday, December 13, 2015 with Trisagion Prayers at 4:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Philoptochos Society, C/O 500 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio 45405.
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December 18, 2015
Dear Sandy,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your children. Although I only met Spero a couple times, I know he was a great guy and will be surely missed. I am thinking of you at this difficult time.
Cindy Jesse
Louisville, KY
Sue Dunlap
December 15, 2015
Sandy,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious Spero. Please know that all of your tennis friends in Pine Knoll Shores are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Sue Dunlap
Pine Knoll Shores, NC
Michael Bretz
December 14, 2015
My deepest condolonces go out to the Alex family at this time of grief. While it has been a long time since I have seen or spoken to Spero or any members of the Alex family, I was fortunate enough to grow up as a childhood friend of his son Manuel. I will never forget being at the Fair Valley Pool and being young and Spero throwing us through the air to come down splashing in the water and as we grew up he became a coach, teaching, and mentoring all of us on the soccer field. I couldn't have asked for a better coach or friend than Spero and the rest of the Alex family and I will always have fond memories of him. Once again my deepest sympathies.
Carol O'Hare
December 14, 2015
Having worked in the public relations department at Grandview for 10 years (1988-1998), there was a period of time where our team reported to Spero. I have very fond memories as he was a very supportive and gracious person as well as smart, strategic, witty and had a wonderful sense of humor, too. I offer my sincere sympathy to the Alex family.
"CJ" (Markel) O'Hare
Brad Jording
December 14, 2015
My deepest sympathy to all of the Alex family with the passing of Spero. I remember everything we did together as kids from swimming and playing at Miami Valley, our days at Belle Haven and then when we moved next door to his family in 1971. It sure made acclimating to a new school easy when you were a friend of Spero. He taught me all the Greek I know...none of it that I could say in mixed company. Too many great memories to recite them all. I was fortunate to have known him and to be able to call him my friend.
Lynn (Frost) Minneman
December 13, 2015
I am saddened to hear of Spero's passing. Condolences to the entire family. As a Northmont graduate, I remember him as a kind, inspiring, driven young man. My heart felt sympathy and prayers for all.
Mona Hobson
December 12, 2015
I was hoping the obituary would indicate what high school Spero attended. If it was Northmont City Schools, Spero would have been one of my students. It is not the first time I have lost a student, but it saddens me when I see a life snuffed out so young. The Spero I knew was rarely absent; but if he missed class, we would sometimes find his name as Alex Spero. He was always graceful when someone reversed his name. If he was not a Thunderbolt, please accept my condolences for your loss.
Mona Hobson
Retired Northmont Teacher
Scott, Denise, & Alexcee Bechthold
December 12, 2015
We never got the opportunity to meet Spero, but we were filled with many stories by his son Manuel, and our niece Danelle. The admiration and respect for his father was reflected in the many times Manuel proudly spoke about his dad. Our hearts our breaking for the entire family during this tremendous loss. May God Bless you and help you find comfort in time with all of the wonderful memories you will hold in your hearts forever!
Ernie Davis
December 12, 2015
So sorry to lose such a great man. I always had the greatest respect and admiration for Spero from the time we were kids growing up. May his memory be eternal. Ernie Davis
Vickie Noble
December 11, 2015
My heart is so saddened by your loss. Spero was a wonderful man that made such a difference in so many lives! His legacy will live on in many ways because of this. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers through this very difficult time.
December 11, 2015
Sandy I'm heartbroken for you. Spears was my best friend through high school and college. I always regretted not staying in touch. All of the great, crazy, unforgettable times we had together still bring a big smile inside. Including your fabulous wedding and the night "Speed" and I stayed up all night until we were convinced you were meant for each other. God's peace.
Curt "Phil" Hangen
T'bolt Class of '75
Stephen and Jean Cattaneo
December 10, 2015
We met Spero at the beach - a truly remarkable man who will be sorely missed. Our deepest condolences to Sandy and family - may your beautiful memories bring you comfort and love at this difficult time.
December 10, 2015
I' ve known Spiro for many years as our corporations advisor. I respect him. He was a good man and friend. We miss him very much. He is in a better place. God bless you Spiro.
Philip A Minella M.D.
Alex and Tina Fote
December 10, 2015
Dear Sandy and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the death of Spero. We know he fought hard against a disease that impacts all of us in one way or another. Surely the love of his entire family helped him get through the roughest of days. You have our very deepest sympathy and we pray his memory is eternal.
Robert Tremaine
December 10, 2015
My sincerest condolences to Spiro's entire family. I'm very sad to hear about his passing. I grew-up just down the street from Spiro in Dayton Ohio and remember him well. Spiro was an extremely determined and driven individual even back then. He overcame so much adversity at such a young age with the loss of his dear father; and his extraordinary academic, professional career, and family achievements afterwards speak volumes. Rest in peace, Spiro.
Robert L. Tremaine, Colonel(ret), USAF
Steven Furst
December 10, 2015
Sincere condolences to the entire Alex family from me and all of the Furst Family. We were Glenbrook Drive neighbors when we were little kids and then both families moved not far away from each other in Northmont area. Spero was always a kind funny, cheerful fellow and I have wonderful memories of his mother Maxine who was an amazing Mom I used to ride my bike over and talk to her like she was a pal. May his memory be a blessing to all.
December 10, 2015
Dear Sandy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish the wonderful memories to carry you through. Spero was a great person and I was glad I knew him.
Love, Judy Ehler
Donna Stephens
December 10, 2015
My love, thoughts and prayers to all of you during this difficult time. Such a loss for all of you.
Beth Schumacher
December 10, 2015
Joe and I are so sorry to hear about Spero's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. What wonderful memories, from college to beautiful grandchildren, he leaves for those who knew him to cherish.
Dan Daigle
December 10, 2015
Although I only had the pleasure of knowing Spero for the last year of his life, the word that immediately comes to my mind is Grace. He was already fighting cancer when we first met through our children and he and Sandy invited us to come from Minnesota to meet them and their extended family. In spite of his health issues, he was so welcoming, hospitable and just plain friendly towards people he had never met that I couldn't help but be impressed by the man. Sadly, the world is a little worse off with his passing but I'm also sure that Heaven has gained just as much as we have lost. Rest in peace my friend.
Natasha
December 10, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss and wish to send my sincere condolences to your family at this very sorrowful time. May drawing close to God in prayer bring you comfort and peace. Phil 4:6,7
Terry Guerra
December 10, 2015
I'm so sad to hear about Spero - I didn't know him well as we went through school together but I remember seeing him at one of our reunions and I was so impressed with what he had accomplished and the man he had become. My deepest sympathies to his family. Rest in peace Spero.
Ron Karimi
December 10, 2015
I'm so very sad to hear of Spero's passing. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. He will be missed.. Rest peacefully, Spero..
Pia & Rosalee Kanistros
December 10, 2015
There are no words to express how deeply sorry we are to hear of Spero's passing. May Spero be resting in the Hands of God knowing everlasting peace, comfort, love, and joy. His memory will be eternal as he was a well-known, outstanding member of our church and the community at large. May God watch over his dear family, friends, and all who loved Spero during this time of profound grief and loss. Know that we hold them so very close to our hearts, our thoughts and prayers. We are truly heartbroken. If there is anything we can do for you, you only have to ask. Very sincerely,
Pia & Rosalee
Missy Kern
December 10, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Went to school with Alex, he sat in front of me on the bus. We had fun. I will always remember him and the good times we had.
December 10, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. During difficult time as these I have drawn a measure of comfort from God's word. In the Bible it says that He(God) cares for YOU as an individual. - 1 Pet 5:7
I wish you all the very best as you endure this tragedy.
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