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ALEXANDER DROMERICK Obituary
ALEXANDER WALTER DROMERICK, SR.
Born in Brooklyn NY on July 5, 1927. He died peacefully of pulmonary fibrosis May 11, 2019 at Casey Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. He graduated from Brooklyn Tech High School, from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, and obtained a Master's Degree from George Washington University. He became a nuclear engineer at ACF, designing early civil reactors. In 1956 he married Ann Marie Vondeling and moved to Maryland, working for Allis Chalmers. He was a Project Engineer for the North Anna reactor, which required Congressional approval. With the end of civilian nuclear power construction, he joined the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to oversee safety of nuclear plants. He retired at age 72 and enjoyed traveling and being a full time Grandpa. He was a founding member of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Rockville, MD, a Homebound minister, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by Ann Marie, his wife of 62 years; and his children: Dr. Alexander W. Dromerick Jr. of Washington, DC (Laurie), Christopher A. Dromerick of Potomac MD (Elizabeth), Laura M Dromerick, Alexandria VA (Wayne), and Lynn A Grainger of North Potomac MD (John). He is survived by nine grandchildren, Emma and Michael Dinzebach, Laura and Bridget Dromerick, Nathaniel Kirk Popham, and Megan, Madeline, A.J., and Alexander Grainger. Relatives and friends will be received on Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 5 to 8 p.m. in St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 917 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 10 a.m. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Casey House, 6001 Muncaster Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20855. Please sign the family online guestbook atwww.pumphreyfuneralhome.com
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Joe Rutberg
May 27, 2019
Al was a pleasure to be around. He always had a very upbeat attitude. He is missed.
Joe Williams
May 18, 2019
Alex was a great colleague who helped me and others tremendously. I'm glad to have known him, and sorry to hear of his passing.
May 17, 2019
my condolences to the family. losing a love one in death is never easy. one day many will have the opportunity to live again. may the hope of everlasting life sustain you during this difficult time. john 17:3
May 16, 2019
My deepest condolences to Mr. Dromerick's family and friends. Take as much time as you need to cope with your grief and always look to God, who loves us, for "everlasting comfort". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
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