Contributions to the tribute of Alexander "Alec" V. Girman

Home
About Us
Our Locations
Funeral Planning
Pre-Planning
- About Pre-Planning
- Pre-Arrange Online
Resources
Obituaries & Tributes
- Obituaries
- Send Flowers

Home
About Us
Our Locations
Funeral Planning
Pre-Planning
- About Pre-Planning
- Pre-Arrange Online
Resources
Obituaries & Tributes
- Obituaries
- Send Flowers

In Memory of

Alexander "Alec" V. Girman

1999 - 2021

Tribute Wall

Obituary
Tribute Wall
Service Information
Memories
Alexander "Alec" V. Girman Memorial Services

Share / Subscribe to this tribute

Share Obituary:

Saturday

October

Visitation

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Walkers Funeral Home of Chapel Hill

120 W. Franklin St.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

919-942-3861

Get Directions

Saturday

October

Memorial Service

2:00 pm

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Chapel of Walker's Funeral Home

120 W. Franklin Street

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

919-942-3861

Get Directions

Vera uploaded photo(s)

Monday, November 1, 2021

/public-file/2545/Ultra/d2db3066-234b-4efb-8202-afb467a22a2c.jpeg

/public-file/2546/Ultra/e137c4c0-2438-44b2-bcf5-60d8cbb575a7.jpeg

Probably shouldn’t admit to all of this but this is for those of you all reading through these remembering Alec for everything he was. First off he was my first best friend and true partner in crime. Starting off with potty training with me convincing him to stay quiet while I climbed on the counter to steal the potty training m&ms if I agreed to share the stash. Not much changed to the later years sneaking mom moms cookies in the freezer outside. I think if anyone could convince him to do anything it was me. Then again I did everything with him like I said he was my friend before I had friends. We started a little stick fighting club in the woods with the neighborhood kids, and we would finish our homework super quickly to have time on our fort before it got dark. Obviously I was the leader and alec led the strategy. Which seams to be a pattern haha. In school I would often bribe him to do my homework since he had already done it because I got stuck with all of his teachers. Which ultimately led me to fail the end of grade tests, so I eventually had to give up that system. Summers were quite the time with him we would spend time working on our lego city listening to kesha play on the radio. Kesha was super important especially when we were left alone for the first time we found ourselves making a music video to TikTok by kesha (which if you listen will know maybe not the best song to do at the age of like 10). What’s funny is he continued to be wrapped in all of my creative projects like editing or filming which he would sigh and say okay but you owe me. Listen I was very fair with my trades which is why the hustle continued for so long until he realized they weren’t fair. Once he figured it out we just ended up taking our lego cities to Minecraft spending Christmas upstairs playing and watching the whole Star Wars saga. For a while growing up I remember waking him up at the crack of dawn so we could get the most out of our technology time because what’s ma and dad woke we had to get off. Which we often hustled by making “breakfast” for them to distract them a little bit longer. I would be lying if I said I hated being the sister to a GENIUS especially having to follow him up for every class. The teachers would get me and expect me to be able to spell supercalifragilistical (you know what it is) or know mathy things and I’d be like I can draw this really pretty picture.OMG and all the car rides with him were dreadful he basically spoke a different language ONLY talking about technology. the love he had for my cat Cuaté was like no other. I swear Alec was the only one he let (Besides me) do whatever to. Alec would annoy that cat like no other yet he’d still come running when Alec would call him. Which reminds me it’s a good thing Cuaté came with a name because Alec would’ve named him caty since he took any animal name and added a “y” to the end of it. If you think I’m joking he named our first car Cary which I obviously fixed to be Beyoncé! Either way there’s no way I can put all the memories we had throughout my whole life with him in this little thing, but this is the alec I remember, and got the special privilege to call my partner in crime.

Please wait

Share Comment

Elizabeth Andrews posted a condolence

Monday, November 1, 2021

Cindy, I’m so sorry for your loss, and for the heartbreak and pain you and your family are experiencing. Please know I’m sending love and care your way. Sincere hugs and prayers, Elizabeth

Please wait

Share Comment

Nancy Santanello posted a condolence

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Such a beautiful service in Alec’s memory. Your tribute to him was moving and spot on filled with laughter as you helped us recall his special personality and attributes. Our thoughts and love are with you, Tom, Cindy and Vera. Love Barry and Nancy

Please wait

Share Comment

C J G Posted Oct 30, 2021 at 5:07 PM

I don’t know if you remember but one tome you visited us in Raleigh, and Alec kept asking you to “boss mommy”. He wanted to hear you do it. Another time I brought the kids to work with me and you told them you would try to find them a cookie. He would not let you forget it and next time he saw you, he asked you if you were going to them a cookie again

Report

Susan H. lit a candle

Saturday, October 30, 2021

//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle10.png

Alec, The world is a little sadder place without you. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. You will be missed. RIP.

Please wait

Share Comment

Fabiana posted a condolence

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Desde que Flor y Andrew se casaron, en cada visita a EEUU tuve la posibilidad de compartir momentos con Alec y su familia. Recuerdo que le encantaba el chocolate, siempre estaba cerca de su perro atento a él . Cuanto desearía poder estar hoy ahí con ustedes porque siento que todos somos familia y es ese el amor que necesitamos para seguir caminando. Los quiero Fabi

Please wait

Share Comment

Florencia Girman uploaded photo(s)

Saturday, October 30, 2021

/public-file/2540/Ultra/4cdafbbe-3987-4595-af3e-9e12ef097255.jpeg

Recently I’ve become a “google form expert” in my school. I’m one of a few teachers in the building that has learned to Code. I owe that to Alec. He would listen to me as I shared some of my ideas to make my teaching more effective. And he’d say “yeah Flo you can definitely do that” then he’d start explaining how (and I’d get lost). He’d get a twinkle in his eyes describing the steps to get to my goal. He had on several occasions taken my ideas and found a way to make it happen. He opened the door for my coding journey and teaching me how to be better at Data keeping and recording. In fact every google form I’ve worked on since, stems from the first one he did for me! I remember I called him when I got as far as I could by myself and he said, “share it with me I’ll help you.” I loved problem solving with him and I was always in awe of how he could work through the task at hand. He was so incredibly talented and he loved sharing that love with others. Here he is during “cousin camp” working on one of those ideas.

Please wait

Share Comment

Eric Petway posted a condolence

Saturday, October 30, 2021

I worked with Alec at MetaMetrics and was instantly impressed with his knowledge and curiosity. I'm grateful that I did get the opportunity to meet him a few times in person. He'll be missed by myself and everyone in the office very much.

Please wait

Share Comment

Sophia posted a condolence

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Alec was a smart and caring young man. Although we were not immediate family he was always welcoming of our family to add to the craziness. He brought his own humor to the table and will be missed at family gatherings! Almost always willing to share his Mexican cokes at the beach and ALWAYS loving on his pup and even mine. Thinking of the family and Alec’s memory. Xoxo

Please wait

Share Comment

Florencia Girman uploaded photo(s)

Saturday, October 30, 2021

/public-file/2539/Ultra/5fd65627-c9c6-410f-bcd0-a5c007b262b0.jpeg

I’ll always remember and treasure our “Cousin Camps” for a few summers we were fortunate to have Alec and Vera stay with us. We tried to plan fun activities for them while they were here. Alec would always play along and never complain if my ideas were not his favorite or a little corny. He’d gladly join us mini golfing or some other toddler friendly idea, but he always wanted to know “when can I go to Patrick’s (my dad’s)?” Nonetheless, He’d always be fully present and connect with us throughout. I loved that he joined us for these activities. It allowed us the chance to laugh with him and really get to know him. Never have I ever met someone whose core food values aligned so perfectly w mine. I’ll really miss you my Mexican coke, chocolate cake, hamburger, and French fry loving buddy.

Please wait

Share Comment

Andrew Girman uploaded photo(s)

Friday, October 29, 2021

/public-file/2538/Ultra/8a41521c-184c-47b8-b851-ea5924f29fd0.jpeg

Alec was a caring, generous, and simple guy who enjoyed treating himself with some of life’s little delicacies such as chocolate (any type), a dessert/cookie,and a tasty Coke product. One of my favorite stories of Alec was when he would sneak out to the garage of his house as a child and sample some of Mommom’s famous cookies without anyone noticing… until the cookie container was empty. I know those little adventures brought him much enjoyment and satisfaction - and were totally worth it for those cookies! Though we will miss him greatly, may Alec be able to enjoy more of those in his restful place.

Please wait

Share Comment

Nurisell Nunez uploaded photo(s)

Friday, October 29, 2021

/public-file/2536/Ultra/800a1d39-a070-4498-9c14-dd57a862dd84.jpeg

/public-file/2537/Ultra/33061644-debb-4f8c-8f37-4423f3550bf5.jpeg

This was our introduction to Alec, at the home of his grandmother (our Aunt Marge). He was just the cutest and sweetest little one!

Please wait

Share Comment

Elijah Bernstein-Cooper uploaded photo(s)

Friday, October 29, 2021

/public-file/2534/Ultra/8edd0d54-95ab-4f91-ba50-7ee4055f7edc.png

/public-file/2535/Ultra/2260714d-59bb-47cd-87fd-bd15fc6343b8.png

Alec and I worked together closely when he first joined MetaMetrics. He was so curious about software and constantly shared new discoveries with me and the team. Our team uses screenshots of each other's faces like emojis, attached are a couple of Alec's emojis, "alec" and "critical-thinking-alec". I will miss Alec dearly.

Please wait

Share Comment

Pouya Gholizadeh uploaded photo(s)

Friday, October 29, 2021

/public-file/2533/Ultra/eccf5912-3426-449e-9e8b-8aaec733eaec.jpg

I remember the first day Alec started working at Cerebri AI. He had a nice navy blazer on (which he kept for a long time in the office, for formal occasions I guess!) with a big smile on his face and ready to get to work! I couldn't believe all the things he knew about computer programming at just 20 years old, he was a genius! The photo was taken on December 19, 2019 when we went out in a very cold DC day to have our Christmas lunch! We will miss you, Alec!

Please wait

Share Comment

Alain Briancon uploaded photo(s)

Friday, October 29, 2021

/public-file/2531/Ultra/058b440c-9155-4dc6-88b5-ca1457a27fe9.jpeg

/public-file/2532/Ultra/d989f67f-06cb-40fc-829d-c80240ab3f91.jpg

I am the manager of the Washington DC officer at Cerebri AI where Alec was a software engineer. Alec was Cerebri AI true and true. He was creative, dedicated, curious, and funny. We took him as one of our own because he was. He took on tasks others could not or would not do because he was giving. The banter about web scrapping or where to go or when to go to lunch were precious. May his memory be a blessing.

Please wait

Share Comment

Pranav Makhijani posted a condolence

Friday, October 29, 2021

I loved working with Alec during his time at Cerebri. He was quiet, shy, super intelligent, smart and it seemed like he was born to be a techie. I will miss him. Please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Please wait

Share Comment

Luis M lit a candle

Friday, October 29, 2021

//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle3.png

Alec was an amazing human being, great friend and humble soul. He was always very respectful and kind. I will miss his smile, jokes and talent. I miss you buddy!

Please wait

Share Comment

Nurisell Nunez uploaded photo(s)

Thursday, October 28, 2021

/public-file/2530/Ultra/f0f29e57-a8df-47e1-b450-bb009af6901a.jpeg

Teen-age Alec and his dad during our family picnic near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Nurisell Evans

Please wait

Share Comment

C J G Posted Oct 28, 2021 at 4:32 PM

That was a fun day for us at your house in Valley Forge. A great day for a picnic

Report

John Evans uploaded photo(s)

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

/public-file/2529/Ultra/48008e9d-ec56-42dd-bad1-414291b44e41.jpg

Memory of a fun NC outing with Alec, who couldn't believe we Philly family members had never eaten (or even heard of) Southern "hush puppies". John and Nurisell Evans

Please wait

Share Comment

C J G Posted Oct 27, 2021 at 10:36 PM

And you liked them! You’re lucky you got any, because Alec loved them and could eat the whole basket by himself!

Report

John Evans uploaded photo(s)

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

/public-file/2528/Ultra/2320eaae-805a-49f0-b252-54e60183ec65.jpg

Memory of a fun NC outing with Alec, who couldn't believe we Philly family members had never eaten (or even heard of) Southern "hush puppies".

Please wait

Share Comment

Thomas Kirkland posted a condolence

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Alec was a true individual and I will miss him and his spirit deeply.

Please wait

Share Comment

T R uploaded photo(s)

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

/public-file/2522/Ultra/dac2e7ae-2aa4-40c2-ad55-52c2f6375c4c.jpg

Girmans in Dublin, Ireland (circa 2016) Can you match the food to the person? (Fish & Chips; Shepard's Pie; Cheeseburger, Fries & Coke)

Please wait

Share Comment

C G Posted Oct 27, 2021 at 12:47 PM

Thanks for posting Tom! There is absolutely no doubt who ordered what

Report

The family of Alexander "Alec" V. Girman uploaded a photo

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

/tribute-images/8255/Ultra/Alexander-Alec-Girman.jpg

Please wait

<< Previous Next >>

Share Your Memory of

Alexander "Alec"

Upload Your Memory View All Memories

Be the first to upload a memory!

Share A Memory

Need More Information?

Contact Us

Don't Wait! Start Planning Today.

Pre-Planning

We Are Always Here To Help.

Our Locations

Our Family Serving Your Family since 1922.

About Us

Serving the people of Alamance and Orange counties since 1922, with a tradition of neighborly care. Walker's Funeral Home is dedicated to giving the best and most compassionate service.

CHAPEL HILL

Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill
11680 US Highway 15 501 N
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27517
Phone: (919) 942-3861
Email: staff@walkersfh.com

[Get Directions]

HILLSBOROUGH

Walker's Funeral Home of Hillsborough
204 N. Churton Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: (919) 732-2121
Email: staff@walkersfh.com

[Get Directions]

Mebane

Walker's Funeral Home of Mebane
304 W. Center Street
Mebane, NC 27302
Phone: (919) 563-9211
Email: josh@walkersfh.com

[Get Directions]

Quick links

About Us
Our Locations
Funeral Planning
Pre-Planning
Resources
Obituaries & Tributes

Admin Login | Website powered by FuneralTech & TA | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use