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1958
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2016
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Gary Alexander Obituary
Visitation from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday in the DUSTER FUNERAL HOME INC., 347 E. 10th Ave., Tarentum, 724-224-1526, with a prayer service at 8:30 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Thomas L. Gillespie, M.D., officiating, followed by comments by family and friends. Private burial in St. Clement Cemetery, Tarentum.
Family suggests contributions to Holy Martyrs Church, 353 W. Ninth Ave., Tarentum, PA 15084.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Alexander
RIP Gary Alexander
November 17, 2016
March 16, 2016
Thank you Gary, for everything you have done for me and my family over the years.
May God keep you in his loving arms...
Rest in peace.
Melanie Leonardi Yerace
Donny Martin
February 14, 2016
Hi Gary its Donny your friend In very sorry I missed your call the night you went to the hospital I tried to txt you and call you for awhile after figured you were in hospital but I had no idea you passed away so please forgive me for missing your call. You are a good friend and I will miss talking to you. The empty space is missing in not only my heart but everyone elses. So long my good friend.
February 13, 2016
I am sorry to hear of Gary's passing. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Darlene
February 12, 2016
Gary was a member of the longest continuous basketball team existing in the Allegheny County Bar Assn Basketball League, Daniels Bathhouse. He played for The Bathhouse for over 20 years and was a great friend and a great teammate. His humor and tenacity on the court will always be remembered by his friends teammates and opponents.- Billy Goodrich
Chris Glabicki
February 11, 2016
Gary, I'm shocked and saddened to know that after 25 years of seeing you out and about I will never talk with you again. You always had a kind word, always gave a greeting with a compliment, you were always a gentleman. I'll always remember the time Matt and I ran into you at the Polka Fest in EnonValley 2 summers ago. You were bound and determine to learn the polka and you had it down pat by the end of the night. R.I.P. and know that you will truly be missed.
Vic
February 11, 2016
I was sorry to hear about Gary's passing. I have many fond and happy memories of him on the basketball court and also at Monroeville Racquet Club.
Don O.
February 11, 2016
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Gary's unexpected passing. As a friend who I had gotten to know through a variety of mutual interests and activities (softball, concerts, trips, sporting events, charity events, social networking, and good conversation), he will certainly be missed. Gary was so full of life and energy, and he was constantly seeking ways to broaden his horizons and expand his social and professional networks. Gary will be remembered for having taken the time and a sincere interest in getting to know people, and this is reflected in the many friendships he developed and in the many lives that he touched.
My deepest sympathy and prayers are extended to Gary's family and friends.
God Bless You.
Your friend,
Don O.
Don O.
February 11, 2016
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Gary's unexpected passing. As a friend who I had gotten to know through a variety of mutual interests and activities (softball, concerts, trips, sporting events, charity events, social networking, and good conversation), he will certainly be missed. Gary was so full of life and energy, and he was constantly seeking ways to broaden his horizons and expand his social and professional networks. Gary will be remembered for having taken the time and a sincere interest in getting to know people, and this is reflected in the many friendships he developed and in the many lives that he touched.
My deepest sympathy and prayers are extended to Gary's family and friends.
God Bless You.
Your friend,
Don O.
Al Mallah
February 11, 2016
God bless my old teammate from St. Vincent
February 10, 2016
Condolences from Virginia Hooks Family (715 5th Ave New Kensington)
Darnell Gatewood
February 10, 2016
Such a pleasure meeting you, and playing on the hardwood at the PSL basketball league. RIP. Prayers are with your family.
Darnell & Crystal Gatewood
Barbara A. Cisek
February 10, 2016
My sympathy to the Alexander Family. I met Gary years ago through politics. I was shocked, like so many, to read of his passing.
Denise Scott
February 10, 2016
It was so fun talking to you EVERYDAY when I went to CTA next to your office years ago! Thanks for the laughs and the fun memories! Go with God! Denise Scott~
February 10, 2016
Our Deepest Sympathy. We were shocked to hear of Gary passing away so young. He was a very nice guy. May he RIP.
Carlene (Mazza) Michael Kalwarski
Arthur Corbin
February 10, 2016
So sorry to have heard of Gary's passing. Please accept our condolences. We at Eazer's are in shock and disbelief. He always sparred, joked endlessly and made us laugh a lot. Rest in peace
Ken Behrend
February 10, 2016
Gary's passing is very sad. He was a friend that I knew from the late 1980s. He was in my wedding party.
Gary always brought with him a smile, and his own observations on life - which were candid, often humorous, and always insightful.
He always kept busy and filled his life with interesting things to do.
Recently he was starting a path to improve his trial skills to better help people with legal issues. He started attending training courses for trial attorneys run by the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College and was enjoying his new found skills.
Recently, he asked if he could sit second chair in one of my upcoming civil trials, where I represent people against insurance companies. He wanted to see what work I put into preparing for trial and then what I do at trial in order to win. I am sorry we missed the opportunity to travel this path together.
He was always inquisitive about life and was always searching for ways to improve himself. An admirable trait.
A review of his facebook page reveals he will be missed by many...
Goodbye my friend.
Ken
Deborah Duchene Kovel
February 10, 2016
Gary was an inspiration to so many and will be greatly missed. Sympathies to his family and friends.
February 10, 2016
I was shocked to hear of Gary's passing. He was a wonderful, caring man. He always made me laugh, which we need more of in this world.
I will miss seeing you Gary out dancing or at different events.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Your friend, Janet
Always the consummate gentleman, you will be missed
Wendy Williams
February 10, 2016
TAMMY A.
February 10, 2016
WE WILL SURE MISS YOUR SMILE. OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY.
Cindy Smorey-Gunsalus
February 10, 2016
He was my landlord from 1989-1998. I really liked him. He and I got along great. I am very saddened to hear about his passing. I send my deepest condolences to his family.
February 10, 2016
Rest in Peace Gary! My thoughts and prayers are with your family!
Debra Ponsonby-Pikoulas
cynthia yingling
February 10, 2016
A great son of the valley may you rest in peace Gary. God bless your journey home. You always took pride in where you came from as your enthusiasm and community spirit fueled your interest in helping others. Heartfelt sympathy to family and friends.
Janet Ryan
February 10, 2016
Vacationing in Florida when I heard the tragic news of Gary's sudden death. Gary and I have been friends for many years. He would often call just to talk and ask opinions of what was on his mind. I think he appreciated the "motherly" and "professional" opinions I would offer. He was a concerned individual. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Beverly
February 10, 2016
You were a great friend Gary, a friend to count on always... Thanks for all the memories! My sympathy to all your family and friends.
February 10, 2016
We'd like to express our condolences to the family. Gary was a good friend. Humbly submitted by Thom King and Family.
Denise Sherman Forehand
February 10, 2016
Such a great loss of a vibrant and joyous man. We will miss him terribly! I pray the Lord will lift your up and the Holy Spirit wrap them in comfort and peace.
February 10, 2016
I'll miss sparring with Gary as I challenged his take on women and dating while he breezed through the Fairmont Hotel lobby on jazz nights.
Dawn DePasquale
February 10, 2016
Dear Family and Friends,
I'm so sorry to hear the shocking news about Gary passing over. I'm sure you'll have many of his friends and acquaintances sending you prayers and peace. And he will hear, even now, the loving, wonderful, and kind words that those same friends and acquaintances will be sharing among themselves.
Sending Peace, Dawn
February 10, 2016
I was very saddened to read of the passing of a respected legal colleague, fellow ACBA Hoopster and softball player, similar theatre-loving man about town, and friend. Please accept my condolences at this difficult time. - Jeff Pollock, Esq., Sq. Hill
February 10, 2016
May you Rest in Peace Gary. Prayers to all who loved you. Peg Crawford
Brandy Fabry
February 10, 2016
Words can not describe how much Gary will be missed. I am blessed to have had him in my life for all of these years, and to have spent the time with him that I did. God Bless Gary. He is now an angel in heaven watching over all of us...
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