08/03/2024
It is with profound sadness that I share the news of my son, Alex Praksti 's passing.
Sadly, Alexander Praksti (Alex) suddenly passed away at home in Jacksonville, Florida at the young age of 29 due to complications from a devastating knee injury.
Alex spent his youth and teen years in Oxford, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Oxford Area High School in 2013, Alex attended culinary school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 2017. A lifelong learner, Alex was more recently pursing a bachelorโs degree in software development.
Adventurous by nature, Alex loved all outdoor activities. He especially loved to hike, rock climb and bike. Before his knee injury, Alex was living his dream as a talented chef.
Anyone who knew Alex described him as kind, polite and friendly; always willing to help others.
Alex will be terribly missed by his loving parents, myself and David Praksti of Oxford, Pennsylvania. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Glen and Deborah Loy; paternal grandmother, Mildred Praksti; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of Alexโs life will be planned at a later date.
I will be taking a few weeks off to grieve.