Burial Date: November 16, 2021. Alexander M. Failoni Jr. died Nov. 13. He was born March 24, 1961, to Alexander and Rosemary (nee Catalina) Failoni. He is survived by his siblings Rosetta (Joe) Meiners, Victor (Stephanie) Failoni and Josephine (Ronald) Bass; his stepdaughter Jaime Scavatta and her children Kayla and Teddy; his nieces and nephews Margaret (Michael) Kathalynas, Joey (Mariann) Meiners, Alex, John, Ronny, Victor, Victor Jr. and Rosemary; great-nieces and nephews Joe Joe, Carmella, and Alex Mario. Friend to many. Alex was a CBC graduate of the class of 1979. He joined the family business, Failoni’s Restaurant in the 1980s. He was a great asset in so many ways. It was his idea to bring entertainment to Failoni’s early in the day on Thursdays, which started a tradition that has lasted for decades. His many gifts included cooking, bartending, he loved PR and he was well known for his singing. His Sinatra-style singing was discovered in the mid-80s. Vic said he still remembers getting a call while at college from his Mom saying that Alex had started singing and everyone thought he sounded like Sinatra. This amazing gift had him singing weekly with Tom Kelly and his mother Rosemary. He also sang at weddings, funerals, fundraisers and more at other St. Louis venues and out of town. At Failoni’s he amazed people with how he could sing all while pouring cocktails. He eventually became owner and partner of Failoni’s with his brother Victor in 1991. In 2014, he followed another dream and successfully opened Uncle Leo’s Pizza with his nephew Joey. Alex found love with Michelle Jordan a few years ago. They had a special love and she was a constant before and after Alex’s cancer diagnosis. She was a constant in his life and was very devoted during his treatment and helped care for him until the very end. We appreciate all of the care she gave him. Alex’s baby sister Josie, took on a very important role during his illness. She not only took him to so many chemo and radiation treatments but she also made sure he had the very best care at home. Brother Ron also was a constant during this time. He loved and cared for Alex. He also made it possible for him to spend his last moments at home surrounded by family. He was always so humble. His sister Rosetta spent countless hours at his bedside doing whatever needed to be done. His mother Rosemary is so strong. Alex moved into her home during his illness and you can imagine the sadness she had to endure watching her son day in and day out, but always remaining hopeful and strong for a better outcome. Even on some of the hardest days she always kept going at the restaurant. She is a true testament to strength and such an amazing role model, a true matriarch. Lastly, Alex had two very special loves in his life, his dogs Snickers and Mellow. They loved being by his side and surely miss him. Visitation was at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Road, Tuesday, Nov. 16. Funeral mass was held at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church Wednesday, Nov. 17. Interment is at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Backstoppers or Ronald McDonald House are appreciated.