C. Thomas Attix Jr.

C. Thomas Attix Jr.

Age 85, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Merwick Care and Rehabilitation Center in Princeton, NJ.

Tom, as he was known, was born in Wilmington, Delaware on July 13, 1927 to the late C.Thomas Attix, Sr. and Emily C. Attix. He grew up in Wilmington and after graduating from Wilmington Friends School where he played quarterback for the football team, he attended the U.S. Naval Academy. He continued his education at Williams College, graduated cum laude and went on to earn his law degree at the University of Pennsylvania. Tom gained employment in the Astro Division of RCA and worked there for many years as a corporate attorney and vice president.

Tom married Cynthia J. Lake of Hockessin, DE in 1949. They had four children while living in Lindamere, DE before moving to and raising the children in Moorestown, NJ.

Tom was remarried in 1991 to Susan K. Kleiner of East Windsor, NJ. They resided in East Windsor, NJ and enjoyed annual trips to Stone Harbor, NJ each September to walk the beach, collect shells and enjoy an ice cream cone at Springer's. They went to Shaftsbury, VT each fall for the beautiful foliage and in late spring to enjoy the countryside and relax.

Mr. Attix was a passionate collector of American period antiques and coin silver, as well as fine oriental rugs. He enjoyed nothing more than scouring antique shops far and wide in search of the next great find. In so doing, met interesting people who became dear friends. He was known and respected for his vast knowledge and was called upon to lecture on antiques and collecting. Tom was a big fan of the University of Delaware football team and as a season ticket holder, attended games there for many years. He enjoyed telling a good story and loved classical and raw, country music.

Tom met many people along his journey in life. He was a man of great strength and integrity who touched people's lives and was, in all sense of the word, a true friend. He exhibited a caring nature and was generous with his help/ support toward others in need whether they be old friends or new ones.

Tom is survived by his wife, Susan, his four children and their spouses, Ross Attix (Gail), Huntingdon Valley, PA, Craig Attix, Cherry Hill, NJ who was a great support to him in his final days, Lee Attix (Sue), South Portland, ME, Lisa Attix (Bill), Moorestown, NJ, two grandsons, Jeff Attix, Baltimore, MD, Ben Attix, Philadelphia, PA and two granddogs, Lexi and Timmer. He leaves behind his brother, J. Mark Attix (Janet), Wilmington, DE, his sister, E. Patricia Attix Wanner-Serues (Ed), Cambridge, MA, many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and wonderful friends.

A celebration of his life will be held at 1:30 pm on Sunday, December 2, at Christ Church, 501 South State Street, Dover, DE, 1-302-734-5731 with interment at Christ Church Cemetery to follow.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a donation in his name to The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc., 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305, 1-800-223-2732.

Arrangements are by Tilghman Funeral Home, Inc., 52 Main Street, New Egypt, NJ (www.tilghmanfh.com).