Alexander (Alex) Sczepanski

Danby - Alexander (Alex) Sczepanski has passed from this life. A lifetime resident of Danby, New York, he was born June 1, 1936 at home. Under the care of Hospice he died at home on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 with family by his side.

Alex was the third child of the late Mike and Josephine Sczepanski. A 1955 graduate of Ithaca High School, Alex spent his life working the land on the family farm and milking cows for over 60 years. He was a skilled mechanic and enjoyed woodworking and jigsaw puzzles in his spare time, as well as listening to country music. He danced with the Square-A-Naders in his earlier days. A quiet, strong and sometimes stubborn man who was also known as Ben, Percy, and Heart by family and friends, Alex would gladly help anyone, never expecting anything in return.

Alex loved farming the land and spent many enjoyable hours hunting and fishing with friends especially Milt Greene, Don Coon, Ralph Canfield and Ed Angers, all of whom predeceased him.

In addition to his parents, Alex was predeceased by a sister, Helen Greene and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Alex is survived by brothers Walter, Frank, John (Mary Nelsen), and James (Linda Mosher), and sisters Eleanor Angers, Genevieve Sanford, Margaret Kraft (Joseph) and Shirley Shields (Thomas). One aunt, Evelyn Wilson also survives him, in addition to numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Particularly close to Alex and earning special gratitude from the family is his niece Connie Sczepanski who provided loving care to him during his illness and final days.

Bangs Funeral home is assisting the family.

At Alex's request, there will be a family celebration of his life later in the summer.

Donations can be made in honor of Alex to: Hospicare of Ithaca, The Danby Food Pantry, or The Danby Volunteer Fire Company.

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Published by Ithaca Journal from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5, 2020.

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Amy Lee

August 8, 2020

Jimmy,
I’m so sad to hear of the passing of Alex. I loved him dearly. He was such a great man while I was growing up always willing to come to grandpas and play cards and hang out with me. Always willing to take me snowmobile riding when I bugged him long enough. Would always let me come spend time in the barn when he was milking cows. I have great memories of spending time with him. I know you all will miss him.

Jess Sczepanski

June 4, 2020

My husbands uncle Alex as a great guy. He was always warm and friendly, and welcomed me right into the family. We shot guns together, talked about reloading ammo, listened to the many great stories that he loved to tell, played card games together at the crick picnics, checked out how his wood working projects were coming along, and watched as he kept working on the farm until he just couldnt physically do it anymore. He loved being a farmer. His presence will be missed, but we all know hes not suffering anymore. RIP Percy!

Alice Greene

June 4, 2020

Rest in Peace Alex. I will always remember the stories Milt told me about your trip with him to Canada to go moose hunting. The two of you had many special times and now you're together again.

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