Alexander Mintschenko , 91, died peacefully, Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. Born in Ukraine, he formerly resided in Australia before moving to Somerville 46 years ago. Mr. Mintschenko spent four years in a German work camp. He worked as a Union Carpenter for Somerville Local #455 for 17 years until retiring in 1978. He was member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Alexander was also a former secretary at St. Andrew's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, South Bound Brook. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Korsun Mintschenko in 2003 and a son, Leon Mintschenko in 2001. Surviving are his beloved son, George Mintschenko and wife, Suzanne, of Stanhope, a granddaughter, Larissa Anne Mintschenko of Chatham, three additional grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM at St. Andrew's Ukrainian Cemetery, Main Street, South Bound Brook. There will be no visitation hours. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Branchburg Funeral Home, 910 US Highway 202 South, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, (908) 526-7638. To send a lasting tribute or condolences to the Mintschenko family, please sign the online guestbook. Click "Sign Guestbook" below.