Mr. Alex Sias Jr.

Reflecting Upon the Life of Alex Sias Jr. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We say not in grief: “He is no more,” But we live in thankfulness that he was. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Alex Sias Jr. was born Monday, December 21, 1970, in New York City, New York, the son of Alex Sias Sr. of Summerville, South Carolina, and Naomi M. Sias of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Alex Jr. was a graduate of Harrisburg High School where he played with the Harrisburg Cougars Basketball and Football teams. In October of 1990, Alex Jr. enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and the Rifle Expert Badge as well as numerous other medals and ribbons. He was honorably discharged in 1994. In 2002, Alex Jr. moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where he received his Associate’s Degree from MMI of Arizona. Upon graduation, Alex Jr. moved to Houston, Texas. Missing his children and experiencing some health issues, he returned to Pennsylvania. Alex Jr. loved his family; but, he especially loved his children and cherished their time together. He was a candid man with a warm and compassionate heart often willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. His love and infectious smile will always be remembered by his loved ones and friends. In Harrisburg, on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, in his forty-third year, Alex Jr. transitioned from the labors of his earthly journey to the reward of eternal life. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Britney Marie Sias of Altoona, Pennsylvania. In addition to his parents, Alex leaves to celebrate his life four sisters, Olivia Crawley (Donald) of Harrisburg, Alexandria Harris (Calvin) of Arizona, Thelma Sias of Atlanta Georgia, and Shadonia Sampson of Summerville, South Carolina; one adopted brother whom he embraced, Mike Torres (Trisha); six children, Chrystian Hess, Sophia Sias, Lucy Sias, Brice Proch, all of Harrisburg, McKenzie Bornstein and William Jones of Allentown, Pennsylvania; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Forever Cherishing His Memory, Submitted by The Family Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2014, at Life Center International Ministries, 411 S. 40th St., Harrisburg, with viewing from 9 to 10 a.m. Interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

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Mr. Alex Sias Jr.

December 21, 1970 - August 26, 2014