Dalton Sudlow Alexander of Ocean Township died Oct. 6, 2024, at the age of 73.
Born Sept. 21, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio, to William Robert and Dorothy Alexander, Dalton grew up in Urbana, Ohio. He was salutatorian of Urbana High School’s 1969 graduating class. Four years later, he graduated with honors from Ohio University with a degree in general studies. He then moved to New York City, where he was awarded a Master of Fine Arts in film production from Columbia University in 1976.
After receiving his graduate degree, he remained in New York and worked in the film department at Hunter College, where he met his future wife, Madeleine Ovanesian. They were married in 1980 and started their life together in Queens. Subsequently, they relocated to Little Silver. They owned and managed the family retail store A La Card for more than 20 years.
Dalton briefly taught film at Brookdale Community College. He was also a well-liked substitute teacher at Red Bank Regional High School and MAST. In the latter part of his career, Dalton worked as a tax examiner for the State of New Jersey.
Dalton was a self-taught pianist who enjoyed playing and maintaining Steinway pianos. He was an avid reader, knowledgeable about every era of classical music, and well-versed in classic film. His hobbies included cooking, biking, travel, carpentry and gardening. A prolific home baker, Dalton made impressive cakes for every family gathering and community event.
Like his father, two brothers and son, Dalton was an Eagle Scout, Scouting’s highest honor. As an adult, Dalton remained active in the Boy Scouts, serving as a troop leader and assistant leader for nearly 20 years.
In addition to his wife, Dalton is survived by his daughter Taline Alexander (husband Philip Stevens and son Llewelyn Stevens Alexander) and son Shant Alexander, both of Brooklyn, New York. He is also survived by his sister Susan of Chicago, brother Andrew (wife Beverly Jones) of Washington, D.C., and brother Peter (wife Aarati) of Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina.
Memorial contributions may be made to support research into Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative disorder that has no known cause or cure. Donate at psp.org/donate.
The article originally appeared in the January 16 – 22, 2025 print edition of The Two River Times.
