Tolland Obituary: Alex Zimmer, 27

Alex Thomas Zimmer, 27, of Tolland died on Saturday, July 23, 2016 as a result of a heroin overdose after 2 ½ years of sobriety.

Alex was born on June 30, 1989 in Hartford.

Alex is survived by his mother Laura Rankin and her husband Eric of South Windsor, his father, John Zimmer and his longtime companion Cindy Eastman of Windsor Locks. He also leaves his four brothers Andrew Zimmer, Brendan Zimmer and his wife Alena, Mark Zimmer, Connor Rankin and his four sisters Amber Rankin, Erica Rankin, Alexis Rankin and Lauren Rankin.

Alex was adored by his aunt Linda LaVallee of Enfield, his uncle Todd LaVallee of Suffield, his uncle Charlie McCauley and his wife Kristin of Vernon; his nephew Liam and his newest treasure his niece Margeaux. He also leaves his two cousins Grace LaVallee and Ashley McCauley.

Alex has been working very hard for the past 2 ½ years to get his life on track and overcome this terrible addiction. The family requests that everyone spread the word of this horrific epidemic taking our children. Please talk to your children repeatedly about the danger of drug addiction.

His family will receive friends on Thursday, July 28, 2016, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Rd., South Windsor. A prayer service will follow at 8 p.m., in the funeral home. Burial will be private at the request of his family.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: The Courage to Speak Foundation, 71 East Ave., Suite M., Norwalk, CT 06851.

Please visit us at www.carmonfuneralhome.com for online condolences and guest book.