Michael Alexandrov

Alexandrov, Michael ROTTERDAM JUNCTION Michael Alexandrov passed away suddenly at his home in Rotterdam Junction on Monday, August 25, 2014. He was born in Odessa, Ukraine and emigrated with his family in 1977, eventually settling in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. After living in California where he graduated from UCLA, Michael moved to the Capital District in 1993 to pursue an education in medicine at Albany Medical College. After earning his medical degree, Michael continued to live in the Albany area and develop his career as a psychiatrist, which included private practice, affiliations with St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, and medical directorship of Conifer Park in Glenville. In addition to his passion for medicine, Michael loved the arts. He was an accomplished writer, painter, and sculptor. He was also a great admirer of music and theater, especially opera. He collected art, antiques, and books; regaled friends and loved ones with singing and dancing; and relished the aesthetic experiences of life. Michael also cherished animals and cared deeply for his pet cats and dogs. Those he leaves behind will remember him forever as a loving, caring person of keen intellect, great sense of humor, and abiding passions. Michael was predeceased by his mother Marianna Alexandrov, who passed away in 1993. He is survived by his husband William Fry of Rotterdam Junction; long-time companion Carl Roberts-Alexandrov; father Vladimir Alexandrov and stepmother Ludmila; nephew Konstantin Podolny and his wife Paige, and nephew Michael Podolny, his wife Krista, and children William and James. In accordance with the family's wishes, there will be no public services at this time. However, a memorial is being planned for November. In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions in Michael's name can be made to the Schenectady County SPCA, P.O. Box 9516, Niskayuna, NY 12309. "After the first death, there is no other." --Dylan Thomas