Alexander F. Fabian Jr

Alexander F. Fabian Jr., 65, of Lynwood Drive, Willimantic, died Sunday at Windham Hospital after a brief illness with his family by his side. He was the husband of Bernice (Galenski) Fabian. They were married on August 1, 1964. Al recently retired from the Savings Institute Bank & Trust. He was known for his sense of humor, always having a joke to share. Al enjoyed hard work, good times and life. Al was an avid New York Yankees fan and loved letting Red Sox fans know it. He enjoyed golf, the outdoors and puttering around the house. Al was a giving and loving husband and father, who especially reveled in loving his four grandchildren. "Pops" was always interested in everything they did. Besides his wife, Al is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Connie Fabian of Canterbury; his daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Lary Schmitz of Virginia Beach, VA; four grandchildren, Peter, Aaron and Ty Fabian and Mary Schmitz. He leaves his mother, Esther of Eastford; and brother, Tom of Eastford; cousins William and Norma Baldwin of New York; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Alexander F. Fabian, Sr.; and his brother, Richard. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There will be a memorial service on Friday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at Christian Fellowship Church, 140 Pudding Hill Rd. (Rt. 97), Scotland. In lieu of flowers, donations in Al's memory may be made to Christian Fellowship Church "Building Fund", P.O. Box 344, Scotland, CT 06264. For online memorials please visit www.potterfh.com . ...