Dear Marion and Joe,
I was so saddened to happen upon this today. In earlier times, I worked as a waitress at Veritas, and although I’ve moved on to become a contemporary art collector,  I recall what a real gentleman he truly was.

 He always treated the staff with such respect and dignity. When we saw that your dad was coming in, we would all hope we were seated with his table.  You see, there are so many people who really don’t care about who serves them dinner or wine; they don’t want to know their names, if they have other aspirations or if they want to own their own place one day. But your dad always remembered our names, talked to us as if we mattered, and cared about our feelings as human beings. And while his creative contributions undoubtedly influenced an my generation, his personal influence in how to be humble with one’s success, has been a real personal inspiration. It’s as if he never took life for granted, or somehow knew that one human’s effect on another really matters, for better or worse, and the worse was somehow okay, too. 

I didn’t know Alex very well. But that was my impression of him as a person. He was a quiet tornado of charm, humility, and an ethereal quality that is only found in the spheres. I am so sorry for your loss. We could all see the love that surrounded him and the love he so readily returned. 

Sincerely yours,
Michelle Ross-Ganly 

Dear Marion:
I was just thinking of your father today.  It just be almost 15 years since I last saw him but he remains aa fresh in my memory as if it was much more recently. I don’t know him or you well but when I found out that my aunt had multiple sclerosis, Alex referred us to the best doctor in nyc and got us the appointment. You all stand out in my mind as very special and unique people.  Love. Giselle 

Dear Marion and Joe,

I was just searching on line a way to say happy birthday to Alex today.  I found the saddest of news, the last we spoke a few years ago is going to be the last time I laugh with him.  I am so sorry for your loss he was a quite an amazing human being.  One that will always have a piece of my heart.   I can look for some old photos and post here if you like.

Love to you both, Christi

Dear Joe and Marion
I am saddened to hear of Alex’s passing.  My deepest and sincerest condolences.  

Alex and I met in 1992 . I became his personal trainer and  I could not have met a better man. Alex was kind, generous and a gentleman.  I learned much from Alex and his wisdom, business acumen and insight have remained with me to this day.    The world has lost a great person.  May he Rest In Peace. 

Dear Marion, dear Joe,

I heard that Alex left us. I still feel shocked and can hardly imagine how you have to feel. I was in 2006 with your grand cousin Katha at Alex house. He did not know me but took me as if I were part of your family. It was one of the most memorable experiences of my life, and even though Alex did not know it, his life, his art and his creativity were a great inspiration to me and ultimately brought me to where I am now, working as a creative. I had always hoped to be able to tell Alex someday personally ... unfortunately, this option is no longer available :(

I wish you all the strength in this sad time and I remain in the most beautiful memories of Alex.

He was someone very special ... not just for me... :(

Kisses, hugs and love from...

Björn Steinmetzler
Cologne – Germany

Dear Marion and Joe
What a terrible loss for all our family. 
Receive from your entire portuguese family our condolences.
I will miss him a lot.
So sad.
Manuel

Dear Marion and Joe,
I just heard the sad news of Alex’s departure... What a terrible loss... I have no words... I guess we always thought some people would never leave us, and your Father was one of those persons... I am sure that having joined “titi” Soya (as we used to call your Grand-Mother), they will both look out for you...
Hugs and kisses, from this side of the Atlantic... 😢

Dear cousins, Marion and Joe, those we care about never pass  the way.  
We will always live from the memories and the incredible strength of your father at all levels. The greatest strength, of being able to join our family separated by continents but united by the heart and by all that we love this cousin. We are going to miss him a lot ... a big kiss from Ana Pelágio and António, Vera, sons and João Pedro.

Dear cousins,
I just eared about that your dear Father, my dear cousin is no longer with us, I did not even know he was sick ....
Dear Marion, and dear Joe, I have no words to tell you, because at this point all i can say would be very little in this hour of pain and suffering.
I can tell you, yes, that your Father was a nephew very cherished by Uncles (Johnny and Paris) and cousins, we were all very proud of him, and of all his progress in his professional career.
I will remember him always with a lot of love and affection, he was a wonderful human being, always worried about our family and with a huge heart.
At this moment, I would very much like to be at your side, but I have already know that Cousin Serginho is at this moment with you representing the entire Pelágio family.
I will always remember him like in this picture above.

A very big kiss

Dear Marion and Joe, We heard your beloved father passed away. accept our condolences, we send healing prayers and comforting hugs. He was a brother to Ophelia. May he rest in peace. Joana

OBITUARY

Alexander Weil

July 31, 1951 – April 17, 2019

Riverside Memorial Chapel

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