Alexander Hryckvich, 89, of Sandisfield, Mass., died peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
A native and lifelong resident of Sandisfield, Alexander was born April 18, 1926 the youngest of four children of Frank and Mary Hryckvich.
He was a veteran of WW II and a member of the American Legion. He worked as a logger who ran a lumber mill in Sandisfield with his brother, Nick, for more than 50 years. He enjoyed gatherings and fishing with many friends and relatives.
Alexander is survived by his daughter Linda Fales and her husband Tenney of Egremont, Mass., two grandchildren, Alexcia Adams and her husband Paul and great grandson Andrew Tenney of Sandisfield; Alice Weaver of San Diego, Calif.; his brother Nicholas Hryckvich and his wife Doris of Sandisfield; his nephew Victor Hryckvich and his wife Nina; his nephew Frank ( Bud ) Hryckvich  and his wife Sharon, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Violet, and his sisters Ann and Laura and grandson, Justin.
There will be a burial and graveside services on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 11 a.m. in the Sandisfield Center Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Alexander may be made to Elder Services through FINNERTY & STEVENS FUNERAL HOME, 426 Main St., Great Barrington, MA 01230. Remembrances may be sent to his family through www.finnertyandstevens.com.
