Alexander Astromovich Was Active in Dart League

Alexander (Astro) Astromovich died Feb. 5 of cancer at the home of his sister, Joan, in Port Orange, Fla. He was 54.

Alex came to the Island in the 1980s with a construction crew and decided to make the Vineyard his home. He worked as a house painter for many Island contractors including his good friend Roger Ross.

He was a member of the Holy Ghost Society and enjoyed socializing at the VFW. He loved to play pool and was a member of the MV Dart League where he won many trophies. Alex also loved to fish and was an avid Yankee fan. He enjoyed ribbing his friends when the Yankees beat the Red Sox. He had a large collection of baseball caps and match books that friends would bring back for him from their adventures around the world.

In addition to his sister Joan, Alex is survived by his son, Alexander; his mother, Mary; and sisters, Diane and Cathy.

A memorial service will be held for Alex in the spring.