Harry Angelo Alexander, 75, died peacefully Thursday, Sep. 16, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Chadds Ford. Harry was born in Chester and graduated from Chester High School in 1963. He moved to Chester County and has lived in Chadds Ford since 1970. He was self-employed and owner/operator of Alexander Auto Sales in Upland for more than 50 years. Harry was committed to his wife and family and enjoyed his cars, boating on the Chesapeake Bay, working on his home, traveling, and relaxing at his home in Florida. Harry will be truly missed by all but never forgotten.
Harry Angelo Alexander
He was the son of the late Angelo and Anna (Knight) Alexander.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Carol (Warwick) Alexander, his beloved daughter Eva (Alexander) Kitner (Tadd) 2 grandchildren Amanda Kehr (Stephen Rasczyk), Todd Kehr (Sandra), and two great-grandchildren Haley Marie and Delaney Nichole Kehr and his brother Michael Alexander.
Funeral services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
Kennett Township welcomes two new police officers. From left, Chief Matt Gordon, supervisors' Vice Chairwoman Whitney Hoffman, Officer Jonathan DeLeon, Officer Colin Vanicolo, Supervisor Scudder Stevens, and township Manager Eden Ratliff
Colin Vanicolo and Jonathan DeLeon became the Kennett Township Police Department’s newest officers over the last 19 months, but COVID-19 prevented their families from watching them be sworn in.
Their families got that chance on Sept. 15 during a special swearing-in ceremony, held outside the township building.
The officers, according to Kennett Township Police Chief Matt Gordon, were “sworn in during COVID originally, but the families never had a chance to be here.”
Kennett Township Manager Eden Ratliff told the families to remember how special that moment was and to remind the officers of that when times are tough.
“You need to remember this moment, how you’re feeling right now, how proud you are,” he said, calling police work a difficult job. “So when they’re down, when they’re tired … they’re going to lean on you, and they’re going to need to be reminded of how special this moment was. Remind them why they got into this.”
Judge Albert Iacocca (District 15-3-04), who swore in Vanicolo and DeLeon, called them professional and a great example of community patrolling.
“They make this place safer but also a better place to live,” he said.
Vanicolo graduated from West Chester University in 2017, the police academy in 2018, and began working for the Westtown East Goshen and Kennett Square police departments in 2019. Vanicolo, who joined the Kennett Township force in July 2020, is also a track and field coach at his alma mater, according to the township’s spring newsletter.
DeLeon, a native New Yorker who graduated from Lower Merion High School, joined Kennett Township’s police force in March 2021 and is the third Spanish-speaking officer in the department, according to Gordon.
“Officer DeLeon came to us from Philadelphia and Delaware County,” Gordon said. “It’s his first police job, but he’s been involved in various fire services in Delaware County.”
Monica Thompson Fragale is a freelance reporter who spent her life dreaming of being in the newspaper business. That dream came true after college when she started working at The Kennett Paper and, years later The Reporter newspaper in Lansdale and other dailies.
She turned to non-profit work after her first daughter was born and spent the next 13 years in that field.
But while you can take the girl out of journalism, you can’t take journalism out of the girl. Offers to freelance sparked the writing bug again started her fingers happily tapping away on the keyboard.
Monica lives with her husband and two children in Kennett Square.
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester.
Miss Lena
Miss Lena
Miss Lena is a beautiful calico kitty who was rescued from Hurricane Ida’s path and has quickly become a volunteer favorite. This sweet and gentle senior is looking to make a connection and spend her golden years providing and receiving love and affection. Miss Lena adores being petted and awards your attention with a generous number of hearty purrs. She will be happiest in a quiet home that flows at her pace. You can adopt this pretty girl for a fee you name through Sunday, Sept. 21.
Chipotle
Chipotle
Chipotle is a handsome, smiley fellow who greets everyone he meets with uber enthusiasm and a wildly wagging tail. And with a name like that he’s usually greeted with matched enthusiasm. I mean, who doesn’t love Chipotle? He would love a family willing to spend some time each day playing with him. He loves to romp around outside and learn new things. Take him for a nice long walk and he will snuggle up with you at the end of a fun-filled day. He’s looking forward to meeting your family and any other dogs in the home prior to going home. You can adopt Chipotle for a fee you name through Sunday, Sept. 21.
For more information, go to www.bvspca.org or phone 484-302-0865.
