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1935

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2018

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Alexander Iskander Obituary

Alexander M. Iskander, age 83, of Middletown Twp., Media, PA, formerly of Cairo, Egypt, died Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. He was born January 24, 1935. Alex was an Air Freight Supervisor for Lufthansa German Airlines. He was a member of the Arabic Christian Church of Springfield, PA. He loved gardening, reading, traveling and spending time with his family. Son of the late Michael Iskander and Gamila Mansour, brother of the late Gamil Iskander and Step-Father of the late Charles C. Bonnett. Survivors: Wife of 23 Years: Patricia (McKay) Iskander. Son: Michael Iskander. Daughter: Mirette Kafazi and Melissa (Jeffrey) Jacuk. Grandchildren: Alex, Hannah, Asa, Nicholas, Christian, Juliana, Jayden, Jayce, Jacob, Katherine, Erik and Sophia. Step Sons: Paul (Kristen) Bonnett, Jon (Jennifer) Bonnett. Brothers: Aziz Iskander and Adel Iskander. Sisters: Aida Wassif, Rosa Soliman and Laila Gorgie. Visitation: Friday, November 23rd from 6:00-8:00PM and Saturday, November 24th from 9:00-10:45AM at the Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Ltd., Middletown (Rte. #352) & Knowlton Rds., Middletown Twp., Media, PA 19063. Funeral Service: Saturday, November 24th at 11:00AM at the funeral home. Interment: Edgewood Memorial Park, 325 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA 19342 In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to COPTIC ORPHANS U.S. HEADQUARTERS, P.O. Box 2881, Merrifield, VA 22116. Phone: 703-641-8910 Website: https://copticorphans.org/ Condolences: www.msbfh.com

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Published by The Daily Times from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2018.

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melissa gaunt

March 30, 2021

He was a great co worker and friend. I always enjoyed working with him at Lufthansa air export cargo In Philadelphia many years ago. He was such a great teacher and patient. I will miss him greatly.

JKH-JW

November 21, 2018

My sincerest condolences to the Iskander Family in the loss of your loved one, Alexander, and pray you find comfort in Psalms 91:2.

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608 S Old Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063

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608 S Old Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063

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Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Ltd

608 S Old Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063

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