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Spinard Francis "Alex" Alexander

05/10/1993 - 08/05/2025

Spinard Francis "Alex" Alexander obituary, 05/10/1993-08/05/2025, South Orange, NJ

Spinard Alexander Obituary

Alex died peacefully at his home in South Orange, NJ on August 5, 2025. Alex was born in Baltimore, MD on May 10 1993. He spent his early years in Garrett Park, MD and was a graduate of Walter Johnson High School and Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL. He later completed a degree in Food Marketing at Western Michigan University and worked in many positions in that field in Philadelphia.
Alex is survived by his parents, Patricia Rye and William Spinard; his sister Lily Spinard of Wakefield, RI; his grandmother Doda Rye of Vince, FL and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He had many friends across his lifetime to whom he remained close. Alex was preceded in death by his grandfathers James Rye and Edward Sinpard and grandmother Ann Spinard.
Alex loved many things, he swam with Rockville Mongomery Swim Club and won many awards. He loved good food and always knew which restaurant to go to. He hiked, snowboarded, biked, and surfed.
Alex was cremated and there will be a celebration of his life in Wakefield, RI with family and friends notified of the date and place soon.
Alex, we love you always, no matter what, our beautiful Boy.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 16, 2025.

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Marcia and John Tollefson

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We are so sorry for your great loss. We all have such wonderful memories of Alex - as well as your family. He was a terrific friend to Ross, Henry, Andrew, and Fletcher. I remember so many days they spent at the pool - swimming and having great times. Our deepest sympathy. Love, John and Marcia Tollefson

Hollie Gaskins

August 17, 2025

We love you Alex! Always and forever. Fly high my guy. You were my favorite cousin and now you´re my favorite guardian angel. Say hey to papa for me.

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