ALEXANDER J. NOREIKA

NOREIKA ALEXANDER J.
Age 79, formerly of Wilkins Township, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014, at his home in West Chester, PA. He was the beloved husband of Gloria J. Noreika (Fitzgerald) for over 50 years. Alex grew up in Philadelphia. He received his bachelor's degree in physics from Drexel and his doctorate from the University of Reading, England. He worked as a physicist at Westinghouse R&D in Churchill from 1966 until his retirement in 1991. After retiring, he taught math and physics at various colleges and universities around Pittsburgh. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three children, Gloriana of Downingtown, PA, Maryellen of Wilmington, DE, and Keith (Cristina), of Alexandria, VA; a brother, William F. Noreika; and a sister, Eleanor N. Ewing, both of Philadelphia; and five granddaughters. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2014, at SS. Philip & James Catholic Church, 701 Lincoln Hwy. E., Exton, PA 19341. Interment will be private in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Fisher Church, 33 Lewin Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, or to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Arrangements are being handled by JAMES J. TERRY FUNERAL HOME, Downingtown. To send online condolences, please visit:
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