Alejandro "Alex" Vilchis' Obituary
Age 60, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Mexico City, Mexico, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on June 5, 2019. Beloved husband to Karen, step-father of Renee (Gregory) Brewer, Gary (Christie) Rethage, and Megan (Anthony) Del Signore; Adoring Abuelito of his eight grandchildren, Logan, Audrey, Isabella, Isaac, Layla, Cole, Liliana and Jackson; Son-in-law of Bernard and Eileen Klisavage. Alejandro was the eighth child of Jose and Natalia Vilchis; survived by siblings, Josefina, Adolfo, Jose-Luis and Javier.
Alex enjoyed playing and watching futbol and boxing, cheering on the Steelers and making his signature Mexican dishes. His bilingual skills allowed him to engage in his favorite activity, sharing experiences with people from all over the world.
A Memorial Visitation will be held Sunday, June 9, 2019, 12-3 & 5-7 PM at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, 15236. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, June 10, 10 AM in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the National Kidney Foundation.
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