Judy Munro, an artist who was known as the wife of Alex Delvecchio, who was a Canadian professional ice hockey player, passed away on July 1, 2025, at the age of 93 in Rochester, Michigan, U.S., at his home in Rochester, Michigan.
Previously, he was married to Teresa Delvecchio. They had five children. He also worked as a coach and general manager. He played in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings team. He played in 1,549 games and recorded 1,281 points. He received the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship. He also played with Steve Yzerman and Nicklas Lidström in at least 1,500 games. He also served as head coach of the Red Wings.
His full name was Alexander Peter “Fats” Delvecchio, who was born on December 4, 1931, in Fort William, Ontario, Canada.
He mostly played for the Detroit Red Wings. From 1950 to 1951, he played for the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey Association. He debuted in the NHL on March 25, 1951, playing against the Montreal Canadiens in the Red Wings’ final game of the season.
He retired as a player in 1973, then served as Detroit’s head coach and later as general manager. He founded Alex Delvecchio Enterprises.
His family said,
“Alex was more than a hockey icon, he was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, cherished friend, and respected teammate to so many. While the world knew him as an incredible hockey player with numerous accomplishments on the ice, we knew him as someone whose humility, strength, competitiveness, kindness, and heart were even greater than his professional achievements. For decades, your love and support meant everything to Alex and to all of us. We are deeply grateful and thankful to everyone.”
Detroit Red Wings Organization (Chris Ilitch said):
“The Detroit Red Wings organization is deeply saddened by the passing of Alex Delvecchio – a true Red Wings great whose contributions to our team, our city, and the game of hockey will never be forgotten. Alex embodied what it means to be a Red Wing: loyalty, humility, and excellence on and off the ice. … His legacy will forever be remembered as part of Red Wings history and Hockeytown.”
Marian Ilitch wrote,
“Alex was a cherished part of the Red Wings family, and I’m grateful for the years my husband Mike and I shared with him, as well as the remarkable legacy he leaves behind—both in the rafters of the arena and in the hearts of Red Wings fans everywhere. My heartfelt condolences go out to the Delvecchio family during this time of loss.”
Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner:
“Few athletes in any sport ever have been as synonymous with one franchise as Alex Delvecchio was with the Detroit Red Wings… The National Hockey League mourns the passing of this true legend of the game and extends its sincere condolences to his family and many friends and fans all over the hockey world.”
