Alexander Groves
Tuesday
16
March

Visitation at Main Service

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Faith Discovery Church
33 Brass Castle Rd
Washington, New Jersey, United States
Tuesday
16
March

Funeral Service

11:00 am
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Faith Discovery Church
33 Brass Castle Rd
Washington, New Jersey, United States

Final Resting Place

Washington Cemetery
Washington Twp
Washington, New Jersey, United States

Livestream link

https://jerscott.sermon.net/20830140

Obituary of Alexander S. Groves

Alexander S. Groves, 97, life-long resident and WWII Veteran, of Washington, N.J. passed away peacefully at home on March 6, 2021. He was born on February 26, 1924, the third child of the late Alexander J. and Evangeline (Titus) Groves. A graduate of Washington High School's 1943 Class and one who diligently served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was primarily employed by Lehigh Foundry, Easton, Pa. as a Furnace Operator and Moulder for 20 plus years, retiring in 1988. Afterwards, he worked for Jersey Strand & Cable of Washington in their shipping and receiving department. Alexander was blessed being very creative and mechanically inclined. He loved fixing things and was good at it; whether cars, plumbing, electrical work, or carpentry. He liked being precise. Some of his favorite past-times included gardening, listening to various genres of music, especially Big Bands, nature shows, and sharing stories of days gone by. Survived by his beloved wife and "soulmate" of 72 years, Dorothy M. (Clarke) Groves; daughter, Patricia (James) Benton; son, Alexander; sisters, Alice Thompson & Evelyn Jones; brother, David (Irene) Groves; 6 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren; special friend, Charlie Wright. He was predeceased by 3 sisters, Joyce Dorsey, Mary Johnson, & Evangeline Swint. Funeral Services will be held at Faith Discovery Church, 33 Brass Castle Rd., Washington on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Viewing: 10-11am., Celebration Service: 11-12 noon; Interment: Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Habitat for Humanity, 384 Rt. 57 W., Washington 07882. https://www.warrenhabitat.org/donate in his name. Arrangements entrusted to: Warren Hills Memorial Home & online condolences www.warrenhillsmemorialhome.com Remember COVID-19 restrictions, face masks & social distancing will be enforced. Please do not attend if not feeling well. Alexander’s funeral service will be live steamed on Tuesday March 16th at 11:00 AM. For those who cannot attend in person, you may click on the link below. https://jerscott.sermon.net/20830140
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