In Memoriam
Alex Beiro, Jr., President of the Virginia Wireless Association (VAWA) died unexpectedly last week. Beiro recently served as host to over 200 golfers in Williamsburg, VA at the association’s annual outing. On a personal note, I was honored to be asked to play in his foursome for the event and not only enjoyed his company but witnessed the respect, good humor and camaraderie he shared with all of the attendees.
Beiro died of an apparent heart attack, November 19, at his home in Alexandria, VA. Most recently, he had worked at Jacobs Engineering as a Zoning Manager and had served in similar posts with NXG and NB+C.
Virginia Wireless Association Vice President Michael Harvey said, “Alex and I worked together for many years on the VAWA Board of Directors. When Alex took over as President he brought an inspired, innovative approach, always pushing the Association in a positive direction. He was a dedicated leader who brought great ideas and a positive attitude. Alex was passionate about helping those in the community and the industry through his platform. His love for his sons shined through in all that he did and were the center of his universe. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”
The oldest son of nine children, Beiro was born in 1958 in Pittsburgh to parents Alex and Jean (both deceased). He attended high school at Bishop Ireton in Alexandria and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University. He was an entrepreneur and had careers in construction management and real estate.
Beiro was also an athlete, outdoorsman and adventurer and was most proud of his two sons, Alexander and Zachary, whom he took skiing, mountain biking, shooting, visiting historical sites and museums and traveling throughout the United States. On his most recent treks, he drove his Prius almost 10,000 miles cross-country and to Canada.
Alex was an avid tennis player, bowler and golfer and won numerous awards.
“The Virginia Wireless Association was the first State association to extend a hand of assistance to Warriors 4 Wireless,” said Kevin Kennedy, President and CEO of Warriors 4 Wireless. “In the five years since I first met Alex Beiro, I have been continually impressed by his personal commitment to the industry and his equally powerful desire to help veterans gain access to telecom careers. Alex was a man of his word and a man who cared deeply about helping others. Integrity, Service Before Self, and Excellence are the US Air Force core values I aspired to display during my time in uniform–I saw them all alive and well in Alex. We were blessed by his presence. He will be sorely missed.”
Survivors include his two sons, eight siblings, 11 nieces and nephews, four great-nieces/nephews, aunts and numerous friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alexandria Little League, on whose team Alex played as a child and which the Beiro family has supported for over 40 years.
“Alex was the best of the best at zoning for wireless, a strong leader in the industry for Virginia, a wonderful family man, and above all, a great guy,” said Jonathan Adelstein, Managing Director and Head of Global Policy at DigitalBridge. “The world is a lonelier place without him. My heart goes out to his family and many friends. We will miss him dearly.”
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Alex Beiro,” said Patrick Halley, President and CEO of WIA. “For as large as the wireless industry is, we all share a close bond. Alex will be greatly missed, and our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
By Jim Fryer, Inside Towers Managing Editor
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