Name: Edward J. Bell Jr. Life Dates: 7/14/1924 - 5/7/2011 Pre-deceased by Predeceased by his parents, Edward Frances; brother, Gerard History Survived by his loving wife, Jackie J. (Giroux) Bell; children, Dan (Joyce) Bell, Peggy (Pete) Hendrickson, Jim (Pam) Bell, Sue (Bill) Lewis Rick (Linda) Bell; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Mickey) Bell; sister, Barbara (Larry) Merritt; several nieces, nephews, cousins friends. Donations In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St, PO Box 7,East Syracuse, NY 13057 in Jim's memory. Services Jim's visitation will be held 11-1AM on Friday, May 13th at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (between Rte 390 Long Pond Rd) His funeral service will follow visitation, at 1:00PM. Inurnment Falls Cemetery. Additional Information Jim was a WWII veteran member of the American Legion Post # 468. During his service in the war, he received a purple heart. He was a pressman with Camfield and Tack for many years. Jim enjoyed playing baseball, bowling, golf, fishing and dancing. He enjoyed working in his yard will be remembered by his straw hat that he wore during these times. This work yielded many a vegetable. The single most important thing to Jim was his family. He was devoted to his wife, children grandchildren and they will remember fondly the love he displayed for them.