John Francis Alea, Jr.'s Obituary
JOHN FRANCIS ALEA, JR., 71 passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. John was a sales rep for the Material Handling Group and prior to that worked for US Motors. Born May 1, 1937 in Derby, CT, John was a graduate of The University of Connecticut. He loved to work in his flower beds, watch The New York Giants, and he would do just about anything to make you laugh. He was Papa John to all his grandchildren. He loved life and laughter grew when you were with him. John is survived by his wife, Sandra; son, John Alea, daughter, Peggy Dearth, grandchildren, Amy, Rachel and Ryan Dearth; stepsons, Derek and Paul Spreckelmeyer, and stepdaughter, Dawn Miner; and stepgrandchildren, Melissa and Ryan Miner. He also leaves his brothers, Bill and Tommy Alea, and his sisters, Jo Ann Dillingham, Mary Ellen Fiore, and Geri Fitzgerald.The memorial service will be held Saturday, January 31st at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 155 Market Ave, Memphis, TN.Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery 901-767-8930 www.memorialparkonline.com
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