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Alexander Allan Obituary
New City - Alexander "Jim" Allan of West Nyack, NY, 87 years old, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2019 at Pine Valley Nursing Home in Spring Valley, NY. Jim was a resident of West Nyack for over 40 years. He was born in Brooklyn on June 10, 1931 to Alexander S. and Mae Allan. He graduated from Franklin K. Lane High school and married Linda, in 1961. Jim worked for United Brands ("Chiquita") for 41 years as a Director of Inland Transportation. Jim was a veteran of the US Navy, serving 2 years on active duty and 28 in the Naval Reserves. Jim attained the rank of Commander prior to his honorable discharge in November of 1980. He enjoyed golf, photo editing on his computer and attending his grandson's athletic events. He was an avid Patriots and Red Sox fan but his greatest joys came from spending time with his family. He was pre-deceased by his sister Ethel and brother-in-law Robert Pyke of Pearl River, NY. He is survived by his "bride" Linda, their sons Scott and Glenn, daughters-in-law Lynne and Stacey and his grandsons Brendan and Kevin. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 22nd from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at Higgins Funeral Home in New City, NY. The burial will take place on Wednesday the 23rd at Frederick Loescher Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spring Valley, NY with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The United States Navy Memorial, PO Box 96570, Washington, D.C. 20090-6570.
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Maggie Cann
January 21, 2019
Our prayers are with you all.
January 21, 2019
You have my sympathy and condolences for your loss. 1 Corinthians 15:26.
Irene & Dick Ruge
January 20, 2019
We loved Jim (our banana man) and have, and will, miss seeing him since miles have kept us apart. He was
very special to us both.
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