Alexander Bondarchuk

Alexander Bondarchuk, longtime Southold resident, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. He was 84 years old.

Alex was born Aug. 8, 1940, in Greenport to Jenny (Adamiak) and John Bondarchuk. He was the youngest of 11 children. He was raised in Greenport and graduated from high school there. On Oct. 12, 1963, he married the love of his life, Sheila M. Donahue. Together they would have two children and make their home in Southold. In his professional career, Alex worked as a postal carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Southold. After retirement, he worked at Orient Beach State Park for 10 years. He was also a member of St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Southold.

Alex was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and gardening in his free time. He was also a skilled woodworker; many examples of his woodworking are still visible at St. Patrick’s Church, Orient Beach State Park and in the home he shared with his wife of 60 years.

Family was the most important part of Alex’s life. He is survived by his wife, Sheila; children, Karin (Angelo) Marcotullio of Delmar, N.Y., and Brian (Sharo) Bondarchuk of Wading River; and grandchildren: Jason Bondarchuk, Noelle Marcotullio, Matthew Bondarchuk, Julia Marcotullio, Alexander Bondarchuk and Brian Bondarchuk.

The family received friends Sept. 26 at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. The Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated Sept. 27 at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Southold. Interment was private.

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