Photo courtesy of CLOSED-Buckley Funeral Home - Asbury Park
Asbury Park, New Jersey
May 13, 1992 – Feb 24, 2016 (Age 23)
Alexander James Mitchell
Eatontown
Alexander James Mitchell, 23 of Eatontown died February 24, 2016. Alex was born May 13, 1992 in Long Branch, NJ. The son of Maria and Thomas Mitchell and was known as their "Sweet Prince". He attended St. Mary's School in Deal, NJ and graduated from Monmouth Regional High School in Tinton Fall in 2010. Alex also attended West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Alex had a passion for the Philadelphia Eagles, hockey, golf, tennis, video games, baking and politics. He had a love of computers, science and astronomy. Alex enjoyed spending time with his family and friends who all loved his infectious smile and witty humor.
Alex was predeceased by his grandfathers, Horace Layton and James Frank Marra. He is survived by his parents, Maria of Eatontown and Thomas of Daytona Beach, Florida; his maternal grandmother, Lucille Layton of Shrewsbury, his paternal grandmother, Anita Raab (Richard) of PA, his paternal grandfather, James Mitchell of PA; his two uncles, Stephen Mitchell (Elizabeth) of N. Carolina and James Mitchell, Jr. of Virgina. Alex is also survived by his fiance', Taylor LaSota of Pittsburgh, PA along with a host of friends and family.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 1 from 4pm – 7pm in Buckley Funeral Home, 509 Second Avenue, Asbury Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the City of Angels NJ, Inc., PO Box 10237, Trenton, NJ 08650 (www.cityofangelsnj.org) Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.Buckleyfuneralhome.net.
Kathie Jacobs also remembers Alex. I work with her at a church where she directs the choir and I play the organ.
Kathie was the music teacher at St. Mary's School and she spoke very highly of Alex.
George Murphy
March 21, 2017 | Red Bank, NJ
We are so so sorry to all of you. Maria and Tommy we go way back and please know you guys are in our prayers. Am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to you guys and praying god will get you through all this. Was so sorry to hear about your son.
Kathy & Larry MacFarland
March 01, 2016 | Ocean Township, NJ | Friend
To the Mitchell family members ~
Please accept my sympathy for your loss. I remember Alex from first grade when he would board my school bus for St. Mary's each morning, getting on at South Lincoln Avenue in Elberon.
May God watch over you during this difficult time - He will get you through as He always does.
George Murphy
George Murphy
March 10, 2016 | Red Bank, NJ
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your son, Alex. I pray the fond memories you hold in your heart will comfort you in this most difficult time. Alex was always a sweet, polite gentleman when he visited our home, and a good friend to my son Carey.
Sincerest Sympathies,
Cyndi Luzzo D'Meo
Cyndi Luzzo D'Meo
March 01, 2016 | Tinton Falls, NJ
I was Alex's eighth grade teacher at St. Mary's. I remember Alex as always being so cheerful, polite and helpful. He was a good student and a pleasure to teach.
It is such a terrible loss. My thoughts and prayers are with his parents.
Mrs. Janey Parker
Janey Parker
March 01, 2016 | Interlaken, NJ
Dear Maria and Tommy, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved son Alex. May all your wonderful memories of Alex comfort you today, and all the difficult days ahead. Please know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Liz Mitchell
Liz Mitchell
March 01, 2016 | Charlotte, NC
I am very sorry for your loss. I remember Alex as a nice, polite kid.
M. Moore
School Nurse at MRHS
February 29, 2016
Maria, Lucy and family,
We are very sorry for you in this time of saddness. Alex is a great kid and will always be remembered as such. Blessed Be and may his rest with mother Earth
Michael and Melissa Semmel
February 28, 2016 | Felton, PA
Tommy and Maria,
We just heard about your son, Alex. We are so sorry. We can't imagine the sadness you are feeling. We will not be able to come to the funeral but our prayers are with you both and your family.
May God give you peace and comfort.
Love,
Kathy (Boyle) Palkovic and Ivan Palkovic
February 28, 2016