Alexander B. Eassa Sr., 84, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2010, at Van Duyn, after a short illness. Born in Syracuse to Beshara and Alexandria Eassa on January 15, 1926, he was a graduate of Central Tech High School and attended Syracuse University. He served in the U.S. Army in WWII in the Philippines and Japan. Returning to Syracuse, he rejoined his father at the Sunnyside Market, retiring in 2001. It was the longest family owned grocery store in Onondaga County. Al was a 60-year member of Danforth and Liverpool Syracuse Lodge. He was also active in real estate, owning Al Eassa Real Estate. He was predeceased by his parents and sister Laurice Otakie.Read more


