Lena "Leah" Aleksandrowicz1927-2017Lena "Leah" Aleksandrowicz, 89, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017. Leah was born on Dec.9, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA. Raised in Philadelphia as an only child of Italian immigrants she learned at an early age the value of education. Leah loved nursing and became an RN in 1949. Leah was a life-long learner and continued her education earning her Bachelor degree in Nursing and two Master degrees; one in Nursing Education and Counseling at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD and the other in Nursing Administration from George Washington University in Washington, DC. She was a member of Mensa and extremely proud of her profession. Leah retired as Senior Vice President of St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boston, MA in 1997. After retiring she moved full time to her home on Cape Cod. She moved to Pensacola six years ago to be closer to family.Leah was preceded in death by her son, Philip Brown.She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn (Jerry) Miller; grandsons, John (Kelly) Miller, Christopher (Jennifer) Brown, Adam (Tiffany) Brown: and four great grandchildren. In addition to family, Leah leaves behind many friends who will miss her generous and kind spirit. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with Father George Sammut of St. Anne's Catholic Church will officiate over the local service. Leah will be buried in her family's plot at Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill, PA.The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. prior to services. A rosary will be held at 1:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Anne's Catholic Church Restoration Fund. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, FL entrusted with arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.Express your condolences in our guestbook at pnj.com/obits