Al Celinski Jr.

ALEXANDER "AL" CELINSKI, JR., 63, went home to be with The Lord on October 19, 2010 of a sudden heart attack. A service will be held to remember and celebrate his life at Forest Park The Woodlands at 1 pm Saturday, October 23. Visitation will be Friday, October 22 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.Al was born January 15, 1947 in New York to Alexander and Virginia Celinski. He graduated from high school and served our country bravely and proudly in Vietnam as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. He moved to Texas in 1965, graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University, and in 1973 married his college sweetheart, Julaine Dunston. They made their home in Spring, TX, where he worked faithfully at Vista Bank Texas.He was a loving and Godly husband and father, whose love and passion will live on in his family. Al was devoted to his grown children Scott Alan, Laura Elaine, and Todd Austin, and their spouses Laura Catherine, Brian Alexander, and Pamela Ashley. Al is also survived by his grandchildren Beckham Alexander, Sadie Piper, and Berkley Anastasia, who affectionately refer to him as "Ompah". They have peace knowing he will spend eternity in heaven with Jesus Christ his Savior. Al will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his sister, Denise, and her family, Pat and Aileen Nestor.He found joy traveling and spending time with his wife. He loved spending his down time scuba diving and golfing with family and friends. He will always be remembered for his dry sense of humor, generous heart, and love of life. We know he echoes Paul when he says, "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." (Phil 1:21) In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Discipleship Tape Ministries, Inc.,10602 Mossbank,San Antonio, Texas 75230;1-800-375-7778.