of Binghamton passed away Friday November 1, 2013 at NYS Veterans Home in Oxford. He was predeceased by his parents John and Veronica; sisters, Elizabeth Bronson, Lucia Samson, Delores Kwaser. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Patricia; six children, Paul, David and Ina, Sharon and Raymond Shupa, Stephen and Patricia, Thomas, and Debra; two grandchildren, Ivo and Alina Dombrowski; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Veteran of U.S. Army serving in the Korean Conflict. He loved hunting, traveling, and sports. Thank You to the staff at NYS Veterans Home for the loving care given to Alexander and to Sr. Karen for her visitations. A Funeral Mass will be offered Wednesday November 6, 2013 at 11:00AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church 1031 Chenango St. Binghamton. Friends may call at the church Wednesday from 10-11AM. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Achieve 47 Riverside Drive Johnson City, NY 13790