Alexander (Alex) Richard Stefanowicz, age 90, of Clemmons, NC passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025 at Bermuda Commons Nursing Home. He was born on March 27, 1935 to Alexander & Helen Stefanowicz in Newark, NJ.
He proudly served as a corporal in the U.S. Marines for six years from 1956-1962. In 1979 he met the love of his life, Joan Laurel Hess at Pan American World Airways, where they both worked. Alex & Joan were married for 50 years, and they resided in several states including New Jersey, Texas & Florida. They eventually retired and settled in Clemmons, NC.
Alex is survived by his nieces and nephews on his wife’s side: Steven Berberich, Linda (Berberich) Caruso, Patricia (Hess) Miller, Christopher Hess & Erin Hess. His grandnephews & grand-niece on his wife’s side, Brian Berberich, Jonathan Caruso, Austin Miller & Katelyn Miller.
Alex is predeceased by his parents and, most recently, his wife who passed away in March of 2023.
His service will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church located at 4820 Kinnamon Road,Clemmons, NC 27012 at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 27, 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Family Catholic Church.
