Alexander Joseph Yager Obituary (1923

Lorain- Alexander Joseph Yager, 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home in Lorain, OH. Alex was born on September 24, 1923 to his loving parents, Gabriel and Barbara Yager in Czechoslovakia and lived there from 1923 1929. He arrived in Lorain, OH with his family in 1929. Alex enlisted in the United States Army in 1943, serving during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946. He returned home from war and married, Mary (nee: Letizia) on October 5, 1946. Alex worked at United States Steel Co. for 35 years as a technician. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua, IAV Post #1 and a Lifetime member of the VFW Post #1079. He enjoyed bowling with friends, casino trips and playing the lottery. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and he loved his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years of marriage, Mary Yager; sons, Richard and Jeff Yager; grandchildren, Mallory Walsh, Andy and Adam Yager; and six great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Margaret Sextella and Agnes. The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home, 2150 Broadway, Lorain, OH (440) 244-1961 on Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 11:00 AM 1:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 14, 2011. Private Christian burial services will be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain, OH. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.