Obituary of Alex Shaban

SHABAN ALEX Age 66 of Elmira Heights , NY passed away on Tuesday April 23 , 2013 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Alex was born April 25 , 1946 in Schweinfurt , Germany the son of the late Michael and Katarayna Sweirbanka Shaban. He was a graduate of Thomas A. Edison High School Class of 1965 . Alex was a Veteran of The Vietnam War serving his country with The U.S. Army and a member of The Clarence R. Oliver American Legion Post # 154 in Elmira Heights , NY . Alex married his wife , Alethea A. Darrow Shaban , on January 24 , 1970 and they recently celebrated their 43rd Wedding Anniversary on January 24 , 2013. He retired from Swift Glass Company in Elmira Heights, NY after 45 years of service . He enjoyed his cars , boating , and collecting most everything . Alex was pre-deceased by his parents and by his sister Mary Shaban Grasso on May 28 , 2000. Alex loved his family and friends and treasured the time he spent with them . Alex is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 43 years Alethea A. Darrow Shaban ; daughter : Christine Shaban of Horseheads , NY ; son and daughter-in-law : Michael & Kelly (Fowler) Shaban of Pittsboro , NC ; granddaughter : Ashlynn Shaban of Pittsboro , NC ; brother and sister-in-law : Nick & Vicky Shaban of Watkins Glen , NY ; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law : Eric & Ellen Darrow of Clifton Park , NY and Len Grasso of Whippany , NJ ; nephews : Jonathan and David Shaban , Lennie , Jason , and Tony Grasso ; several grand nieces , grand nephews , cousins , and a host of caring friends . Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS , NY on Monday April 29 , 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Alex's Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday April 30 , 2013 at 10 AM with Pastor Bob Russell officiating. Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads , NY where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Shaban. The Family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Alex through an Educational Scholarship Fund for his granddaughter Ashlynn.