Obituary of Alexander W. Iovino

Alexander W. Iovino, age 28, of Torrington, beloved son of the late Linda Ann Selepec Iovino and Mark A. Iovino, Sr. of Torrington, passed away suddenly on December 1, 2016. Born in Bridgeport on September 21, 1988, Alex was an extremely hard worker and had a special gift for working with his hands as a skilled carpenter. He had also been employed as a roofer and as a tree cutter most recently. He enjoyed life and being with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his father Mark, he is also survived by his brothers, Mark Iovino, Jr. of Torrington, Vincent Iovino of Derby, Derrick Iovino of Torrington and his sister, Jennifer Iovino of Torrington, his maternal grandmother, Berangere "Bebe" Cayer Selepec of Derby, his cherished niece, Alivia Ann Iovino and girlfriend, Kirsten Gagnon of Torrington. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. In addition to his mother, Linda, he was also predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Noah and Marie Tantamonico Iovino and maternal grandfather, William Selepec. Friends are invited to meet directly in St. Mary's Church, 212 Elizabeth St., Derby on Monday, December 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Stratford. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 1463 Highland Ave., Cheshire, CT 06410. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull.