Obituary of Donald J. Alexander

ALEXANDER, Donald J. Age 79, recently of Woodbrook and longtime resident of Rockwell Ave. in Horseheads passed away after a brief illness on Wed. Jan. 5, 2011 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Don was born May 9, 1931 in Hornell, NY, a son to the late John L. and Anna (Romat) Taylor. He was recently predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Norma on May 23, 2008. He is survived by their sons, Donald Alexander of Elmira, NY, John (Susie Pfaff) Alexander of Elmira, NY and Ken (Pat) Alexander also of Elmira, NY; grandchildren, Jason (Kristi) Alexander of Elmira, NY, Derrick (Trish) Alexander of Horseheads, NY, Cheryl (Charlie) Williams of Yonkers, NY, Jeffrey (Lindsey Holden) Alexander of Elmira, NY, and Brian Alexander of Elmira, NY; Don was a communicant of St. Charles Borromeo Church in Elmira Heights. He retired after 25 years in the gas department with NYSEG in Horseheads and was a veteran of the US Navy. He was also member of the Elmira Heights American Legion Post #154 and the VFW. Don was a devoted husband and caring father and grandfather. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads on Saturday Jan. 8, 2011 from 1-3:00pm. His service will follow calling hours at 3:00 pm. The Rev. Robert C. MacNamara will officiate. Graveside service in Forest Lawn Memorial Park where military honors will be accorded will also follow his service. Those wishing may remember Don with memorials to Elmira Heights Fire Department, 215 Elmwood Avenue, Elmira Heights, NY, 14903. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Thanks to Laurie Sweeney and her staff at Woodbrook for the care you provided Don over these past 2 years. Special thank you to B.J. Cowl for not only your care, but also you friendship, you made Don’s later years special. Condolences and remembrances may also be left and viewed at www.barberfuneralhome.com