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Alex Posnick Obituary

January 21, 2011, at age 84. He was a World War II Marine Corps veteran of the Pacific Campaign. He graduated from the University of Rochester, attended Syracuse Law School and worked most of his career in the paralegal field. He was very active in Veteran organizations including the VFW, Cooper Marine Post, Marine Corps League and the Marine Corps Aviation Association, some of which he served as former commander and president.

Predeceased by his wife, Stella. Survived by his children, Diane (David) Fauth, Linda (Tim) Phelan, Dr. Steven J. (Jirawan) and Alex (Donna) Posnick; grandchildren, Brian, Scott and Eric Fauth, Natalya and Kristina Posnick; step-grandchildren, Olexander, Adrian and Larissa Murij.

Friends may call Wednesday, 4-8 PM at the funeral chapel (1031 Ridge Rd., Webster). A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, 10:00 AM at Protection of the Mother Of God Russian Orthodox Church, 100 Stanford Drive, Rochester, NY 14610. Interment at White Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Protection of the Mother of God Russian Orthodox Church or the Veterans Outreach Center, 459 South Ave., Rochester NY 14620. To share a memory or photo of Alex, visit: www.anthonychapels.com.



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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2011.

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Peggy (O'Neill) Read

January 26, 2011

So sorry to hear about your dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

January 26, 2011

Alex was a proud marine. We will miss our brother in the Cooper-Marine Post 603!

Cdr Gil Gellasch Jan. 26,2011

William A Dolan, MD

January 26, 2011

Steve, Nin and Kids; Very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I see you get alot of your looks from him! Althought we never got to meet him, he is obviously one of "The Greatest Generation"! Our prayers go out for you and all your Family, so that God will heal your broken hearts.

All our best, Bill & Brenda

Tom and Carol Anne

January 26, 2011

We will always remember Alex's sense of humor and friendship. May he rest in peace. Our deepest sympathy to his wonderful family.

Steve Parnell

January 26, 2011

Alex and family,just want to extend my sincere condolences for your loss.

Bob Seals

January 26, 2011

Hello from Bragg,
May God bless Mr. Posnick and the entire family. We were honored years ago to meet Mr. Posnick and to hear a few stories about his service as a young Marine in the Second World War. A real American hero and patriot, we all enjoy the freedoms he fought for with his selfless service.

Sherrie Spires

January 26, 2011

I knew Al through my Dad (Edward Spires-died in August) they were good friends and had been coworkers. We spent many Triple-Crown racing days together. Another proud WWII vet has left us.

Greg and Diane Fauth

January 26, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Greg and Diane Fauth

January 26, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 25, 2011

Steven, So very sorry to hear about your Dad.

Ron Milko

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