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Alex was born May 20, 1926, in Providence, R.I., son of Pauline and Egidio Girelli, loving husband of 62 years of Marie (DiMeglio) Girelli. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in Providence in 1944, and served in the 5th Cavalry in the Philippines and Japan during World War II. He completed his Bachelor of Arts and pursued graduate studies in English literature and French at Boston University. He dedicated his career to the Manchester Evening Herald, serving as reporter, then city editor until his retirement. He served as the president of the Connecticut Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi and was a charter member of the Manchester Jaycees. He had a passion for carpentry and built scenery for the Little Theatre of Manchester after retirement.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by Steven Girelli and Gwen Kesten of Glastonbury, and their children, Ariel, Mikayla, and Austin; Alan Girelli and Cheryl Aglio-Girelli of Needham, Mass., and their children, Aaron and Ian; and Carl and Anita Girelli of Salisbury, N.C., and their children, Anthony and Amanda. He was predeceased by his siblings, Paul Girelli, Emilio Girelli, Ines Marino, and Corinne Giocondo.
In celebration of his life the Girelli family invites family and friends to a memorial Mass at St. Bartholomew Roman Catholic Church, 736 Middle Turnpike, Manchester, on Saturday, April 30, at 11:30 a.m. A gathering will follow the service at 1 p.m. at Georgina's, 275 Boston Turnpike, Bolton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to North Central Hospice and Palliative Care, Visiting Nurse & Health Services of Connecticut, 8 Keynote Drive, Vernon, CT 06066.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alexander Girelli
Al Tarquinio
August 7, 2011
Marie, sorry for your loss. I worked with Alex for many years at the Herald.
Eric Kelly
May 24, 2011
Marie so sorry for your loss. I just found out. Alex was a pleasure to work with. He will be missed.
J Alosky
April 26, 2011
From the Alosky Family as we are very sorry for your loss. Remembering the days on Norman Street we always knew he had a passion for carpentry.
April 25, 2011
Marie, I was so sorry to read of Alex's
passing. My thoughts and prayers are
with you,
Most sincerly,
Pat Eggleston
April 23, 2011
Alex, I remember when you gave me driving lessons, in Ct. You will be dearly missed by your loving family .Betty DiMeglio
Photo of the Herald's old building on Bissell St., which was formerly the K of C building.
Susan Barlow
April 22, 2011
Marie, So sorry for your loss. Alex was such a generous and talented member of the community and a great journalist. Our sympathy, Malcolm & Susan Barlow
Mary Ann Levesque Adams
April 21, 2011
Steve,
Sorry for your loss, may the Lord bless you and encourage you and your family during this time.
Mary Ann Levesque Adams
April 20, 2011
We will miss you Alex. Our thoughts and prayers are with Marie and your family.
Tina Tedford and family
Sylvian Ofiara
April 20, 2011
So long Alex! It was good working with you and seeing you not ever compromising journalistic highest standards.An asset to Manchester. Sylvian Ofiara , Sinch
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