John V. Alessi
John V. Alessi of Upland died at home on February 9, 2009. Mr. Alessi was born in Philadelphia the son of the late Antonio and Philamena Alessi. He was raised in West Philadelphia and attended Overbrook High School. Mr. Alessi has been a resident of Upland for the past 45 years. Mr. Alessi owned and operated the John Alessi Cleaning Service, which was a home delivery dry cleaning business. After closing his business he worked for a number of years at the Glen Mills School till full retirement in 1991. He was know as the “LOLLIPOP MAN” to everyone in the Upland and Brookhaven area. more…