Carmano A. D’Alessandro (Carmen Alexander), 92, of Beverly, MA, passed away on June 13. He was born in Chelsea on October 6, 1925, to Esther and Francesco Alexander and was raised in Revere. Carmen is now reunited with his wife of more than 70 years, Elaine, who passed away in February 2017.
Carmen’s long work history began when he was just a boy, delivering groceries by bicycle from his family’s meat market in Revere. It was while working there that Elaine caught his eye, and after serving in World War II as an Army paratrooper, he married Elaine and started a family. Together, they raised four children in Swampscott and then Lynn: Charlene (Frank) Savard, of Peabody; Joyce Reid, of Mooresville, NC; Steven (Patty Breault), of Melrose; and Lori (Deb Whippen), of No. Ft. Myers, FL. The family grew to five grandchildren: Steven M. Alexander, Julie (Steve) Petrosillo, Eric Savard, Andrew (Katy) Savard, and Shannon (Erick) Reid-DeMarco, and four great-grandsons, Aiden and Anthony DeMarco and Jacob and Nicholas Petrosillo, with another one (baby boy Savard) on the way. “Papa” was always ready for a hug or a helping hand at play. Carmen also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. In addition to Elaine, he joins in heaven his grandson, Eric Savard, of Peabody, his siblings Frank and Alfred Alexander and Esther Boccuzzi, his brother-in-law, Chester Blue, of Rochester, NY, and his son-in-law, Robert Reid, of Medford.
Affectionately known as “Al” to most who knew him, Carmen became a friend to everyone he met because of his quick wit and charm. He spent 40 years working in the plastics industry, first at Maynard Plastics in Salem, followed by New England Plastics in Woburn. He worked hard to provide for his family and enjoyed “resting his eyes” as his reward. But he also always had a “project” going on, whether it was renovating his house or building outdoor accents, such as picnic tables, wishing wells, and docks for his family and friends. Although he was not a man to express his emotions, he was fiercely proud of all his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and always said good night or good bye to them with a kiss and “God b’ess.”
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fisher House Foundation. Arrangements under the care of Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St. LYNN.
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