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James "Mace" F. Thompson
1941 - 2021
James "Mace" F. Thompson
1941 - 2021
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James "Mace" Thompson Obituary
James F. “Mace” Thompson, 79, of Meriden and Avalon, NJ, husband of Pamela Morris Thompson, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 3, 2021 after a long battle with cancer surrounded by his wife and family members.
Mace was born in Philadelphia on December 22, 1941, a son of the late Albert and Teresa (Dwyer) Thompson.
A native of Philadelphia, PA, Mace attended St. Joseph's Prep, St Joseph's University, and earned a Masters of Business Administration from Harvard University in 1965. Mace started his career with The Leisure Group, a corporation with numerous companies in the shooting sports industry. He became President of the Reloading Products Division for The Leisure Group in 1972.
In 1977 Mace headed a group of investors and purchased Lyman Products of Middletown. Mace served as President of Lyman until 2011 when he retired to become Chairman of Lyman's Board of Directors. He remained active and committed to the company until his passing. Mace, along with several siblings, also owned several bars in Philadelphia, including Mace's Crossing.
Mace was an avid Philly sports fan and a longtime season ticket holder for his beloved SJU Hawks Men's Basketball Team. He was also a supporter of the St. Joe's Prep Crew Program.
During his career Mace was a tremendous leader. He was a maverick, a creative thinker, and an innovator. He loved education and always took the opportunity to teach and mentor employees. His memory and legacy will live on with all that knew him.
In addition to his wife, Pam, he is survived by his sisters, Helen, Dolores, and Marie: and 29 nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his five brothers, Albert, Joseph, Robert, John, and Bernard.
A funeral Mass will be held at a later date in safer times. Donations in his memory may be made to Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, 405 Allen Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451. Arrangements are under the direction of The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext., Wallingford. For online condolences please visit www.wallingfordfh.com.
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Kimberly Buongirno
April 13, 2021
I knew & worked for Mace in Middlefield & Middletown many yrs ago. Many happy memories at afterwork functions. Many stories & laughs. Remember him talk about his Spider & his bar in my birthcity of Pa. Was a hard worker & made his crew do the same. Many fellow friends of Lyman & co-workers will surely say the same. Prayers to Pam, who we met at some of those functions. RIP Mace.
Gail Cellini
April 12, 2021
Pam,
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He will be missed by his Avalon "family".
RIP
The Cellini Family
Roger Peterson
April 11, 2021
I worked with Mace for 28 years at Lyman Products in cost accounting. I greatly admired him for his intelligence and knowledge of the shooting industry. It was my and my son Carl's honor to work with him. After , we left the company, Mace was always in our thoughts and he will be missed. We offer our prayers and thoughts to Pam and his family at this sad time. Remember the good times and cherish the memories!
April 10, 2021
In his obit, he sounds like a remarkable man. I would have enjoyed having conversations
With him. Also, if I knew of his place of employment, I would have applied for a job. A sad loss.
Condolences to his family, friends and everyone that knew him.
RIP Mr. Mace The Lord is waiting for you to welcome
you into Heaven. Now it’s time for you to rest.
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John Bruce Schmitt
April 9, 2021
Pam,
I was so saddened to hear about the loss of Mace from George Bur SJ,The Former President Of "The Prep" and Mace's former Prep Classmate. I met Mace at The Prep in Philadelphia in the fifties. Mace was an extraordinary student having studied Classical Languages such as Latin and Greek. He was also a member of The Prep Crew and a great coxswain.
Mace and Brother Bernie were super raconteurs and Mace was steeped in many topics including SJU Basketball and Eagles Football.
Mike Delone,The Great Prep Football Star and I attendedMace's 40th birthday at Mace's Bar in Center City Philadelphia-it was a blast. Many Preppers had great times at Mace's Bars in Philly-especially Mace's Crossing on Cherry Street which was A Philadelphia Institution.
I was honored and privileged to have known such A Fine,Decent, and Generous Man-"May James"Mace" Thompson" Rest In Eternal Peace".
John Bruce Schmitt. "59"
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