Alexander Nicholas "Alex" Frenkel

Alexander "Alex" Nicholas Frenkel, 17, beloved son of Maria Litzendorf of West Hartford and Joseph Frenkel of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away suddenly on Thursday May 22, 2025. Alex was born in Boston, in the middle of the night during a fierce snowstorm. He was a boisterous child, who grew up to be a wise, and exceptionally kind and loving young man. He was funny in the way that showcased his understanding of people, and his intelligence. He was raised in Virginia where he was currently a junior at Granby High School in Norfolk, and an honor student in the International Baccalaureate program. He was interested in pursuing a career in medicine, following in his parents' footsteps. He had recently started wrestling, which he loved. He liked going to the gym, playing video games like Minecraft and Fortnite, and being with his friends. Alex loved adventure, the highest and fastest rollercoasters, and skiing black diamonds thanks to the efforts of his father and his aunt. Alex loved his car and driving, and was meticulous about both. Most of all, Alex loved his family, his father, his mother, and his sister Sarah, whom he adored. Besides his parents, father Joseph, and mother Maria (Hooman); he leaves his sister Sarah Litzendorf of West Hartford; grandparents Louisa Litzendorf of West Hartford, William Litzendorf (Regina) of Titusville, Florida, and Barbara Frenkel (Barry) of White Plains, New York; aunts Dekea Litzendorf of Arlington, Virginia and Elisabeth Frenkel of Scottsdale, Arizona, and an uncle Robert Frenkel of White Plains, New York; and many beloved cousins, great aunts and uncles.
His family will receive relatives and friends Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 5-7 PM at the Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center, 301 Country Club Road, Avon. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 11:30 AM at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave., Hartford. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Contributions in Alex's memory may be made to the Drug Awareness Foundation, https://www.drugawarenessfoundation.org/. For directions or to leave condolences for the family please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.