Alexander Joseph Sobieski, 80, died May 15, 2019 at his home in East Orange, NJ after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. Alex was born in Schenectady, NY on March 14, 1939 to Alexander and Mary (Galuska) Sobieski. He graduated from Draper High School and the University of Rochester, where he majored in chemical engineering. He served in Vietnam with the United States Marine Corps and in civilian life worked in various capacities for the Procter & Gamble Corporation. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Nancy; daughters, Sonya (Robert Davenport) and Stacia; granddaughter, Skyler Davenport; brothers, Stanley Techmanski and Daniel Sobieski; as well as two nephews and numerous cousins.

Alexander Joseph Sobieski
Vietnam vet remembered for his love of family, technical skills
Alexander Joseph Sobieski, 80, formerly of Maplewood, N.J., died May 15, 2019, at his home in East Orange, N.J., after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Al was active in Friends of the Maplewood Library, the 4th of July Committee, Baird Theatre, and First Night Maplewood South Orange. He was born in Schenectady, N.Y., and majored in chemical engineering at the University of Rochester. He served in Vietnam with the U.S. Marine Corps and in civilian life worked for the Procter & Gamble Company.
He will be remembered for his competence in all things technical, his love for his family, his neighborly generosity, and his quiet, dry sense of humor.
He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Nancy; daughters, Stacia and Sonya; son-in-law, Robert Davenport, and granddaughter, Skyler Davenport.