on February 10, 2025, Alexander V. Kurian passed away in Bel Air, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of Celestine Kurian (nee Preller). He is also survived by his daughter Susan Kurian, his son Thomas Kurian (Linda), his grandson Michael Kurian, his sister Barbara Blair, and many nieces and nephews. Alex was preceded in death by his son Brian A. Kurian.

Alex was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on July 19,1936 to Alexander and Barbara (Lucas) Kurian.  He was raised in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Alex was educated from grades one through 12 at St. Stanislaus catholic school in Lansdale.  After high school, He attended a two-year electronics technician school, Spring Garden, in the Philadelphia area.  After completing the course, Alex worked for a number of years in the electronics tech field with various companies.  Alex ultimately went to work at the Aberdeen Proving Ground and was with APG for over thirty years. He retired from APG in 1996 and then worked for a contracting firm for another ten years.  His favorite pastimes were fishing, swimming in the ocean, and raising his vegetable garden. Alex and his wife Celestine were married for 44 years.

Mr. Kurian will lie-in-state at St Ignatius Catholic Church, 533 East Jarrettsville Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050, on Saturday, February 15th, from 10:30-11:00 AM, at which time the Funeral Mass will begin. Interment will follow at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Alex's name to the Special Olympics Maryland www.somd.org or to Gilchrist Hospice at www.gilchristcares.org