ILION - Herman "Junior" Alejandro, Jr., age 53, of W. Main St., Ilion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at home, with his family by his side. He was born on February 24, 1962, in New York City, the son of Herman and Cristina (Torres) Alejandro. He attended Ilion High School. Herman worked along side his oldest brother, Jose, as a home improvement technician for Maldonado General Contracting Co., Ilion, for over fifteen years. "Junior" was known and admired for his kindness and humor. Survivors include his brothers and sisters, Jose Maldonado, of Ilion, Rosa Valdivia, of Mohawk, Richard Torres, of Ilion, Albert Torres, of Ilion, Carmen Torres, of North Carolina, Annette Torres, of Ohio, and Anabelle Falcon, of Bridgeport, CT; aunts and uncles, Dolores Torres and Anibal Torres, of Long Island, NY, Gloria Byrne, of Ilion, Maria Austin, of Ilion, and Francisco Torres, of Ilion; many nieces, nephews and cousins; Liz Skinner and her husband, Jim, who were considered family; close friend, Alice Colon; stepchildren, George and Gina Marquez; and two grandchildren, Malak and Angelo. He also leaves his favorite feline companion, Kimmie. He was predeceased by his mother and father. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at the Church of the Annunciation, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Paul Catena, Pastor. Interment will be in Armory Hill Cemetery, Ilion. Calling hours are Monday, June 29, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home's larger facility at 4309 Acme Rd. (old Main St.), between Ilion and Frankfort. Anyone wishing to share a memory of Herman "Junior", or add to his online memorial, may go to: www.applegateandday.com Herman's service arrangements are entrusted to his family's Funeral Director and friend, Don Applegate.