Alex was born April 13, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Alex Sr. and Anna. He passed away on August 8, 2014 at the age of 78.Alex joined the Air Force and moved to Washington, DC where he met his wife, Margaret. They were married and raised their four children together. Alex worked for the United States Capitol Police for 24 years with his beloved K-9’s before his retirement in 1992.Alex read the Bible every day and enjoyed sharing his faith. He enjoyed watching Fox News, but most importantly he loved his family, church and God.Alex was the beloved husband of 53 years to the late Margaret Saleik; loving father of Debbie Saleik, Denise (Jay) Strickland, Alexis (Curt) Kuntz and Alex (Debbie) Saleik; devoted grandfather of Joshua, Micah, Samara Strickland, Lee, Jewel, Carter, Noah and Evan Kuntz, Aaron, Becky and Elijah Saleik. Memorial Contributions may be made in Alex’s name to First Baptist Church: 7415 SW Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.
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