Alexander Matthew Wrubel

Alexander Matthew Wrubel obituary, Jacksonville, NC

Alexander Matthew Wrubel

Alexander Wrubel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jones Funeral Home - Swansboro on Jun. 10, 2025.

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SWANSBORO - Alexander Matthew Wrubel, 85, of Swansboro, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 20, 2025 at St. Mildred Catholic Church with Rev. Dave Miller officiating. Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville.
Mr. Wrubel was born February 24,1940 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Joseph and Katherine Dzagan Wrubel.
Alex faithfully served his country in the US Air Force as a Military Police Officer and afterwards he started his own business in the frozen food delivery business in New York. He volunteered many hours at the Hem of His Garment; he delivered Meals-on-wheels for many years in North Carolina after his retirement, until his health failed. Alex had a gift for comedy and loved to sing. All those on his route would look forward to a joke and song to brighten their day.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Wrubel and his sister, Marianne Zerucha.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years (he passed just 5 days short of their 60th wedding anniversary), Patricia Sisco Wrubel of the home; son, John Wrubel (Jennifer) of Swansboro; and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6-8 PM at Jones Funeral Home, Swansboro Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the following charities; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105; Tunnel to Towers; and Samaritans' Purse.

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June 20, 2025

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Alma moreno (titi cuchi)

June 20, 2025

Our dear uncle Al,we will remember you always with so much love

Terri Tuers

June 14, 2025

Uncle Al and Aunt Pat were kind and generous to our family. God rest his soul and prayers for Aunt Pat during this difficult time.

Rick Darvas

June 11, 2025

Uncle Al and Aunt Pat were so good to me and my family. My prayers and condolences to Aunt Patty. Uncle Al is now with the Lord.

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