Dr. Alexander Minniti

Dr. Alexander A. Minniti, a Gibbstown, NJ resident and long time physician of Internal Medicine, died August 2, 2011 at Underwood Hospital, Woodbury NJ. He was 84. Dr. Minniti, a Paulsboro, NJ native attended Paulsboro High School and graduated in 1944 as valedictorian and class president. He then enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps Cadet Program and served 16 months in the European Theater of Operations and was honorably discharged in November 1946. In 1947, Dr. Minniti did 2 years of Pre-medical education training at LaSalle University, and then entered and graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1953. He opened a solo medical practice in South Philadelphia and was an active staff member in Internal Medicine at St Agnes Medical Center for over 50 years. In 1977, Dr. Minniti opened a second practice in his hometown of Paulsboro, NJ. He was a member of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Osteopathic Medical Associations and the American Academy of Family Physicians. During the course of his 57 years in medical practice, Dr. Minniti treated several notables in the music and sports fields. The recipient of several academic awards and distinctions during his lifetime, what made him smile most was his recognition for “Outstanding Medical Service to the Community”, as cited by the Italian Press and an invitation to be honored in the Columbus Day Parade. Dr. Minniti worked and made house calls until his own health crisis in 2010. Dr. Minniti is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Natalie (nee D’Ambra), 3 devoted daughters, Stephanie, Carla and Natalie, a wonderful grandson, Billy and delightful granddaughter, Alexa. He is survived by siblings Nicolina Marucci, Vincent Minniti, Dr. Carl Minniti, Revs. Anthony and David Minniti as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews. He was the son of the late Carmelo and Stefania Minniti and brother of predeceased siblings, Dr. Joseph Minniti, John Minniti, and Laura DiDonato. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Saturday August 6, 2011 in St. Clare of Assisi Parish, St. John’s Church, 7th and Beacon Aves., Paulsboro. Friends may call Saturday morning after 9 AM until Mass time. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Swedesboro. Arrangements by McBride - Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to Discovery Ministries, 106 Vesper Ave., Westmont, NJ 08108. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.

Dr. Alexander Minniti

October 16, 1926 - August 2, 2011