Peter 'Alexander' Mitry

Peter "Alexander" Mitry, 31, of Danville passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 24, 1990, the son of Dr. Ragai Mitry and Patricia Madden-Mitry.

Alex is survived by his loving parents and brother, Michael "Harrison" Mitry.

Alex attended Danville High School before attending Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL where he received his BS degree in Hospitality Management and an MBA in Marketing. He was working remotely for the WPP/Mediacom Marketing conglomerate in New York City. Alex attended St. Barbaras Greek Orthodox Church in Danville, where he served as an altar boy in his youth. He earned his Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and swam competitively for the Danville YMCA. He also played tennis at the Danville Tennis Club, and he was a Certified Open Water Scuba Diver.

Alex liked to spend his time outdoors. He enjoyed bicycling and hiking in the local parks, especially with his beloved German Shepherds Sheba and Kaiser. He also doted on his 5 cats Callie, Nikki, Enya, Ava, and his favorite Chloe. He gave generously to the ASPCA and the local animal shelter.

At an early age he learned to ride his motorcycle on a friend's farm. He became an avid rifleman and a skilled marksman. His other interests included photography and gourmet cooking.

Alex was a loving son and brother who will be deeply missed by his family and friends, along with his extended family in Egypt and Ireland. He will be especially missed by his "second family" Grandma Wedad, Uncle George and Aunt Mary and their boys Andrew and Michael, Aunt Melpo and Uncle Atef and their boys Minas and Andreas.

Visitation will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday January 4, 2022, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. Funeral services will follow at 2 PM, with Rev. Fr. Michael Condos officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Alexs name to the Vermilion County Animal Shelter or St. Barbaras Greek Orthodox Church in Danville, IL.

Please join Alexs family in sharing memories and photos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Services Visitation Tuesday January 4, 2022 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Funeral Service Tuesday January 4, 2022 2:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834