[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 17, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E340]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF MR. ALEXANDER E. ``AL'' TEODOSIO

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 17, 2015

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life of 
Mr. Alexander E. ``Al'' Teodosio, 90, who passed away on Tuesday, 
February 10, in the presence of his loving family.
   Al dedicated his life to spending time with his family and friends, 
showing compassion to others, and while serving his country in the 
armed forces. Al honorably served during World War II as a Private 
First Class in the Army Air Corps Squadron in the Pacific Theater and 
demonstrated tremendous strength and courage throughout his tenure. 
After his service Al returned to the states and became a widely 
respected attorney and practiced for many years in the city of Akron, 
Ohio with his late brother, Ernie. In 1950, Al married the love of his 
life Anna and the two shared over 64 years of love and happiness 
together. Regardless of his official title, Al aimed to make his 
community a better place to call home; and he undoubtedly succeeded. 
From 1976 to 1990, he served as Chairman of the Summit County 
Democratic Party, and made it a priority to inspire and mentor other 
local public servants.
   Al was preceded in death by his loving parents; dear siblings; son, 
Alan; and granddaughter, Andrea. He is survived by his loving wife Anna 
Marie; children, Mary Anne, Thomas, Carol Anne, Robert, Alex; 
grandchildren, Christine, Kathleen, Joseph, Christopher, David, Lexi, 
Nicholas, Joseph, Ellen, and Alice. Perhaps the most fitting tribute to 
Al was written by his own children commemorating the Teodosio's 60th 
wedding anniversary in 2010. ``Thank you mom and dad,'' it read, ``for 
teaching us the meaning of love, commitment, and family.'' My dear 
friend Al helped to make the world a brighter place and he will be 
dearly missed.

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