Name: Calling hours for William Michael Alexis
Start: 2022-03-03T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Location: O'Donnell Funeral Home

Owner of the former Alexis Pharmacy;

Lowell

William Michael "Bill" Alexis, 90, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away on Friday February 25, 2022. Always grateful for God's blessings, he died peacefully at home "after running out of birthdays."

He was the beloved husband for over 64 years of Clementine (Flomp) Alexis, who survives him.

Born in Lowell, MA, May 28, 1931, the son of the late Michael V. and the late Efrosine (Gikas) Alexopoulos, he was educated in the Lowell schools and graduated from Lowell High School Class of 1948.

He furthered his desire to study pharmacy, graduating from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in 1953.

He worked his apprenticeship starting in 1949 at McCord's Drug Store in Lowell. Prior to opening his own pharmacy, he also worked at Community Pharmacy in Dracut and Billerica Pharmacy.

Bill managed and owned the Alexis Pharmacy in Lowell for 40 years and enjoyed every day. He was proud of the fact that they served the best Lime Rickeys, and it was a great place to meet friends and have a coffee. He was always grateful for his loyal customers and dedicated staff that made his business successful.

An active member of the Kilwinning Lodge and a Shriner, he was also a member of the Order of Ahepa, and the Hellenic Culture and Heritage Society.

Bill enjoyed spending time with his family at their home in Rye, NH as well Spring Training in Florida. He was a lifelong loyal, but often lonely, Detroit Tiger Fan. His only regret in life was he couldn't hit a baseball or play a musical instrument.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter Andrea Jackson and her husband Steven of Lowell, his son Michael and his wife Susan Irving of Charlestown, MA and his son Peter and his wife Debbi of San Diego, CA; four beloved grandchildren, Zoe and Nicholas Jackson of Lowell and Cassidy Clark of Oakland, CA and Jeremy Clark of Grand Rapids Michigan; his sister Fotine McCarthy of Chelmsford.; and also leaves behind beloved in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Thursday March 3, 2022, at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL from 4 to 7 P.M. His Funeral Service will be held on Friday morning at the HELLENIC ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY at 11 o'clock followed by his burial at the Westlawn Cemetery in Lowell. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 62 Lewis St., Lowell, MA 01854 or TeamWalk for Cancer Care, c/o Lowell General Hospital Philanthropy Dept., 295 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O'Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

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Published by Lowell Sun on Mar. 1, 2022.

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George Bouras

March 10, 2022

To the entire Alexis family, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Alexis' passing. He was always positive and cheerful. I wish the entire family peace. Pete, I still remember the Detroit Tigers clock your father had in the basement.

Mehmed Ali

March 8, 2022

So sorry to hear of Bill´s passing. He always had nothing but nice things to say regarding others and we´ll miss his quick wit, spirited laugh, and kind presence. Rest In Peace Bill!

Wayne Branco

March 4, 2022

I'm so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a wonderful man and I will remember him fondly. My condolences to all of his family.

Gail "Early" McGowan

March 4, 2022

My Deepest Sympathy to The Alexis Family . I was just asking about him to my dad the other day. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. RIP Bill

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Dorothea Stevens Sullivan

March 2, 2022

Dear Mrs Alexis and the family, I am very saddened to hear of Mr. Alexis' passing. He was such a wonderful man! I remember, years ago, when he was opening his drugstore, my brother Tim and I rode along Douglas Rd. on our bikes delivering flyers about the new drugstore. We often went to the drugstore to enjoy the soda fountain! For many years, when I started teaching in Lowell, I would pass the drugstore daily, on my way to school, and more often than not, stopped in to buy something, gum, mints, anything, just to see Mr. Alexis! He was such a warm welcoming person! I ended up for a while at a school across the river and didn't pass the drugstore regularly, then ultimately at a school on Chelmsford St. that I accessed by traveling down Andover St. Sadly, stopping in to see Mr. Alexis tapered off, but I remember him very fondly, always a smile. I send my sincere sympathies to all. If I were local, I would certainly attend Mr. Alexis' wake and funeral. I am presently out of state but wanted to sign this guest book in his memory. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Dorothea Stevens Sullivan

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Martha McGuane and family

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Judy (hunt) lalime

March 2, 2022

To the Alexis family... Mr. Alexis (Bill) was our family pharmacist from the day he opened until the day he retired... even after my parents had moved to RI.... He was always there for my family. However, my fondest memories are sitting together at the Golden Gloves for over 20 years!!! He was the quintessential gentleman, always held my hand and asked about my parents... so kind... my heartfelt condolences to all of you.... I feel so blessed to have known him.

Dora Thagouras and Family

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John Jason

March 2, 2022

To the Alexis family you have my heartfelt condolences and prayers at this time.
I first met Bill just about 50 years ago as a new Police Officer introduced by my partner that day Joe Shaw. Joe made it part of his Belvedere Patrol to everyday stop into the Drug store to chat with Bill.
Bill reminded me of what a druggist was to the people of the neighborhood; a person you could go to if you needed help, very similar to the Rouine Druggists.
I have often thought of Bill over the years for pharmacists today lack the connection to the neighborhood people, that's a loss for everyone.
Have Faith the Lord said we will be reunited with our loved ones in the next life and who knows maybe a cold Lime Ricky...

Patricia Williams

March 2, 2022

Dear Mrs. Alexis and family,
My thoughts and condolences in the loss of your husband, Bill.
Take care,
Pat Williams

Connie Polychronopoulos

March 1, 2022

Our Deepest Sympathy to The Alexis Family .

Charlie Theokas

March 1, 2022

Zois Imas My sincere condolences Charlie Theokas

Rory Noonan

February 28, 2022

Mr. Alexis was a student of my grandmother's, Mildred Cooney McMahon, in the Lowell schools, and his son Peter was an enormous help to me in my family history research endeavors back when he was at The Pollard Library. The Alexis family is revered and loved in the City of Lowell and beyond. Our sympathy and thoughts are with Mr. Alexis' family.

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