Name: Visitation for JAMES ALEXION
Start: 2016-07-08T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-07-08T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home - Toms River

James A. Alexion Mass is in Toms River for businessman, Red Sox fan James Alexander Alexion, 83, of Flagler Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully on June 29, 2016, with his loving family by his side. Visitation will be Friday, July 8, at the Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main St., Toms River, N.J., from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, July 9, at 10 a.m. at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church on Church Road in Toms River, N.J. Burial will be immediately following at Ocean County Memorial Park in Toms River, N.J. Jim was born in Providence, R.I., and graduated from Northeastern University in Boston with a degree in engineering. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force, and travelled extensively throughout the world. Jim worked for Bell & Howell at a young age, and later became a self-made businessman and entrepreneur. He loved the Boston Red Sox; was an avid golfer; and loved all forms of gambling, especially gin rummy and blackjack. He played the piano, harmonica and accordion, loved a good joke, and was a masterful story teller. Jim was a good husband, and a proud father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Barbara; his son, Alan; his daughter, Jennifer and her husband, Bill Dixon; his grandchildren, Jake and Jamie, and his brother, George Alexion. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations "In Memory of James Alexion" to: Camphill Village Kimberton Hills, Development Office, PO Box 1045, Kimberton, Pa. 19442 or online at www.camphillkimberton.org.

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Published by The Star-Ledger on Jul. 6, 2016.

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MARIO DESANGLES

July 18, 2016

Dear Bunny,

Our symphathies and our prayers are with you. Jim will be missed around here.
Hugs,
Mario & Janet Desangles

Darlene

July 10, 2016

Sending my sympathy and love, Bunny, Jen, Al and family. I loved looking through the photo album. Mr. A's smile says it all. He lived well, and loved his family. I hope those happy memories bring you peace.

Liz and Phil Ebert

July 9, 2016

My Friend Bunny, Allie and Jen,

We are so saddened by the loss of our friend Jim. We will miss his wonderful smile and cheerful attitude. He was taken from you too soon.
My heart is broken for you, and I wish that I could hold on to you Bunny and never let go.
I won't tell you to be strong, I'll just tell you that I love you and that you should take all the time that you need. I hope to see you soon.

With a Warm and Loving Heart,
Phil and Liz

We'll miss you Jim

Phil and Liz Ebert

July 9, 2016

Liz and Phil Ebert

July 9, 2016

My Friend,

We are so saddened at the loss of our friend Jim. He was taken from you, Jen and Allie much too soon. We will always think of him with much love in our hearts and remember the times we were lucky enough to share with you both. I wish I could hold you close and never let go.

With much love that will continue on,
Liz and Phil

Mary and Peter Rolla

July 8, 2016

Dear Bunny,

We were so saddened to hear of Jim's sudden passing. He was a great guy--always a big smile, lots of stories, and a great sense of humor. Always fun to be around. And a real gentleman. We will certainly miss him on our visits to Cap Cana.

Please know that he is in our prayers

Gregs and Jane Zellner

July 8, 2016

Bunny, our love and prayers are with you and family. Everyone thought so highly of Jimmy, He was smart and very witty. He will be missed.

Suzanne Dunphy

July 8, 2016

Dear Bunny,

What sad news to hear of Jim's passing. What fun we all had together in the DR! No matter what we did we always seemed to have a ton of laughs!
I will miss Jim deeply, what a guy, but I have wonderful memories. I can picture him right now with a big smile, a fedora on his head and a glass of VO in his hand!
Take care my dear amiga. xo Our best to Alan and Jennie.

July 8, 2016

Dearest Bunny and Allie,
We are so sorry to learn of Jim's passing. Our sympathies and prayers are with you. We consider ourselves so fortunate to have had the opportunities to share such wonderful times with you and Jim in the DR , Jim, such a vibrant, charming man full of such zest; We shall cherish those memories forever. Please know that we are here for you, as always We will be back in New York in the Fall and hope to see you then. Love Roberta and Robert

Beautiful picture from Brandon's wedding

June Bellora

July 8, 2016

Terry and June Bellora

July 8, 2016

Bunny, Jenny, Al, Jake and Jamie-can't begin to tell you how much we loved your husband, Dad and Popu! So many memories with all of you. Jimmy was a kind, loving and funny guy. We will miss him dearly. So so sorry for your loss. Bunny, I can't wait to see and hug you
Thinking of all of you with much love,
June and Terry

Arlene Evans

July 8, 2016

Barb ...I am so sorry to hear the news. My heart is breaking. We go back over 50 years with many wonderful memories. Losing your loved one is almost impossible to bear. It may be one of life's passages but it is harder than anything you have ever done. Be grateful for the good times and for all the years he was by your side. You were blest. I am here for you. Fondly Arlene Evans

July 8, 2016

Bunny, I am so sad to hear about Jim. You have my condolences and of course are in my prayers. I always had a good time with Jim and yourself especially when Jim and I would go at it with his Boston Red Sox and my NY Yankees...........He was a good man.............John Thall

Alejandro AÑON

July 8, 2016

Dear Ms Bunny and family

Please get our deepest condolences for Mr Jim departure ... He will allways be in our hearts .... He was an important part in our lives and it will be hard to keep going without his permanent life teaching. ... But for sure his example will be with us forever - Yeya, Gilder, Paqui and Alejandro - CAP CANA

Karen Hume

July 7, 2016

Bunny, Jenny, Al and Bill, I am sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I spent many of my most memorable teenage years in the comfort of your home with your family. I will miss Mr. A and feel so blessed to have known him. I love you all and have you in my thoughts and prayers.

What a great Memory!

Bob and Alison Reid

July 7, 2016

Dear Bunny and Family, Jimmy was The Best! We are so fortunate to know and share so many wonderful times together! We love you and have you in our thoughts and prayers, Bob and Alison Reid

Gene Summerfield

July 6, 2016

We just recently heard of Jim's passing and wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to Bunny and family. Jim and Bunny allowed us to rent their beautiful home in Cap Cana, DR the last two Christmas' plus the upcoming Christmas 2016 and were the most gracious of hosts. Although we never met in person, we did exchange several phone calls and it was quite apparent that he was just a wonderful person. God Bless.
- Neil Eggleston & Penda Hair (Chevy Chase, MD)
- Gene & Sarah Summerfield (Green Bay, WI)

July 6, 2016

I met Jim and Bunny in the DR. Immediate close relationship with both and Allie. Jim was very possevive of his VO, my wife's drink of choice. We kidded all the time he only gave her Canadian Club!
My favorite story was how he shined shoes on Wall Street and ended up with a seat on the New York stock exchange. I delivered orders on foot from a grocery store. I would give Jim hell about my shoes and he wanted me to deliver his groceries.

What a guy I will miss him.

Dennis Dunphy

July 6, 2016

My sincere condolence to the Alexon family for the loss of your beloved one. May the God of tender mercy and peace strengthen you during this difficult time.

Carlos Hidalgo

July 6, 2016

Conejita and family, my condolence on your lost, so sorry about conejito. We will miss him very much!

E. R.

July 6, 2016

I am deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved one. May the God of all comfort help you through this difficult time.

July 6, 2016

My condolence to the family. Life in this world bring tears and pain. Find comfort in knowing that God understands your grief and cares. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

Joe & Ce Gadreault

July 6, 2016

Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Barbara, Alan, Jennifer and Bill, Jake and Jamie.

Uncle Jimmy was more than an uncle to me he was more like my older brother. We grew up together. Jimmy was there my entire childhood and through my teenage years and he is very much a part of my memories of those times we shared, not so long ago. Jimmy and I shared a room when he lived with us and so much more.

During those years we were a close family, Yia Yia, our parents, aunts and uncles, cousins sharing holidays and days at the beach instilling in each of us a strong family bond. No matter how many miles or years separated us whenever we'd reconnect it was as if no time at all had passed by.

I've loved Jimmy all of my life and I will miss him and think of him often.

May your cherished memories warm your heart and may God hold you in the hollow of His hand. Our Love, Joe & Ce Gadreault & Family

Larry & Pat Graham

July 6, 2016

I was deeply saddened to hear of our beloved Uncle Jimmy's passing. When I think of him the picture that comes to mind is my very handsome, tanned Uncle with just a bit of mischief in his eyes and an incredible personality.

Uncle Jimmy was Yia Yia's youngest child and I remember so many funny stores. Yia Yia was very determined that nothing would stand in the way of Jimmy's education. During those college years pity the poor girl who would call and ask to speak to him. Yia Yia would always intercept the call with a stern message - "My Jimmy goes to school, he doesn't need any girls!"

Uncle Jimmy and Yia Yia were my Godparents and I loved them dearly. I'm not sure where the habit of pinching our cheeks became such a sport with him but I'm sure Livia and I rarely were with him that this act of endearment wasn't bestowed on us.

Uncle Jimmy considered dentistry during his military years and when he visited us, from his base in Panama, he gave me a model of upper and lower teeth. Yia Yia had dentures which she soaked overnight and I so enjoyed replacing them with the model Uncle Jimmy gave me.

Livia, Gary and I were delighted when Uncle Jimmy would play his accordion. He made it perfectly clear that we shouldn't mess around with it. That was way too much temptation! One day Livia and I, ages 10 and 6, decided we'd take the accordion out of its case. The accordion was too heavy for one of us to do much with so each of us took one end and walked back and forth with it making all kinds of noise, not sounding at all like music. Thankfully it was Yia Yia who caught us, scolded us and like all Yia Yia's gave us something to eat!

I remember when Uncle Jimmy brought Barbara to RI to meet us. I though she was so beautiful and being just a few years older I was very happy that she would be my aunt. That is until I realized that she was going to take him away from us. It didn't long before she won me over and she has remained very special to me.

So many memories that warm our hearts and keep us connected. With all of my love, Patsy and with deep condolences from my husband Larry and I, Sharon and her husband Arthur and our precious grandchild, Sophia.

July 6, 2016

Sincere condolences goes out to the Alexion family for your sad loss.

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