Alex J. Engler
Born: Thu., Aug. 30, 1928
Died: Thu., Apr. 20, 2017
Private Interment
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Alois (Alex) J. Engler
April 20, 2017
Alex was born to Paul and Anna Engler on August 30, 1928 in Friedland (Niederschlesien), Germany. At the age of 5, moved to Liebau (Riesengebirge), Germany. In 1944, he joined the German Navy and was captured by the British and was a prisoner of war until 1948. Alex married Irma Faerber in 1955 in Ingolstadt/Bayern, Germany. In 1958, they moved to Glacier National Park, Montana and in 1963 moved to Syracuse, NY. He has been an active member of the German community, serving as past-president of the United German-American Society and charter member of the Bavarian Almenrausch Club.
Alex owned Continental Barbershop in Eastwood during the 1960's and moved to N. Syracuse. He was a producer and host of German Radio Show for 35 years. He was a representative of the (IADM) International Association of German Media (USA & Canada).
Alex is survived by his wife of 61 years, Irma and son Norman of Cicero.
There are no services or calling hours planned. Entombment in N. Syracuse Cemetery Mausoleum.
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Ken and Karen Ferrante
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Posted Sat April 22, 2017
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Dear Irma And Norman,
Our deepest sympathies are with both of you over your great loss. Alex was a wonderful man and a good friend. He will be deeply missed. May God give you strength and comfort during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you.
Our Heartfelt Sympathies,
Ken and Karen Ferrante (North Syracuse Village Post Office)
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Susan and Butch Crandall
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Posted Sun April 23, 2017
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Dear Irma and Norman,
It has been many years since we have seen you, but we knew Alex from Lebanon Reservoir where you camped across the lake from Spencer and Ann Ripley, then for years we came to the Continental Barber Shop for family haircuts. We were so sorry to read of his passing and want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with at this very sad time.
Sue and Butch Crandall
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Richard Bauer
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Posted Sun April 23, 2017
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Dear Irma and Norman,
Our sympathies for you with the passing of Alex. He was a great fighter over the years. You, Irma, are an Angel for the help you have given him.
Our best wishes to you now and in your future.
Irmi and Dick Bauer
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Bernard Beck
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Posted Mon April 24, 2017
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Norman and family....My deepest sympathies on the passing of Alex. I knew him when he first opened shop at James St and through the years after. He was a remarkable person. May he rest in peace.
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