ALEXANDER FIEDORCZYK

Born on February 8, 1940, Alex was one of six children of the late Stanley and Arlene (Morris) Fiedorczyk. A 1958 graduate of Weir High School, he was a proud and accomplished athlete, excelling in both football and basketball. He was forever remembered for his game winning interception that clinched the win that secured the victory for the 1957 state championship. On June 22, 1963, Alex married the love of his life, Margaret “Peggy” Gilday. Together, they built a strong and devoted family, raising two sons and a daughter, and later cherishing five grandchildren who were the center of his world. Alex dedicated 38 years of service to Weirton Steel, retiring as a supervisor at the Number 9 Tandem Mill. He was a member of the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club, a proud member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3734 and he was a devoted Catholic and a lifelong parishioner of Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church.

In addition to his parents, Alex was preceded in death by his brothers, Stanley, Richard, and Michael Fiedorczyk, and his sister, Barbara Jean Fiedorczyk.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Peggy Fiedorczyk; his sons, Alex (Lisa) and Jeffrey (Jennifer) Fiedorczyk; his daughter, Leslie (Brad) McFall; his grandchildren, Morgan (Nick) Utley, Bradley (Olivia) McFall, and Audrey McFall, Maxwell and Spencer Fiedorczyk; his sister, Theresa (Joseph) Baluh; his sisters-in-law, Mary and Betty Fiedorczyk; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, greatnephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, on Tuesday, April 14, from 4-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church Wednesday, April 15, at 10:30 a.m. 200 Preston Avenue, Weirton, WV. He will be laid to rest at Saint Paul’s Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart of Mary Church or the Gift of Life Howie’s House in Philadelphia, 401 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, PA 19123 or support.giftoflife howieshouse.org in memory of Alex Fiedorczyk. Share tributes at www.greco hertnick.com.