James C. Lewis, of 1243 Old Waterbury Road, Southbury, died peacefully at River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury Monday, July 9, 2007.

Mr. Lewis was born in Washington, PA, the son of Esper and Nabiha Lewis on August 21, 1915, one of 6 sons and two daughters. He was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Leanore Louise Daly Lewis and all but two of his brothers. He will be missed by his three children, Amy Lewis King of Southbury, Frederick James Lewis of Pleasanton, CA; and Dr. Patricia Joan Lewis of Alexandria VA and their spouses; his 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; his brothers William of Bristol, PA and Allenby of Haines City, FL and many nieces and nephews around the country.

Jim graduated from Penn State University in 1941 where he won the Eastern Collegiate welterweight boxing championship in his senior year. He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity while at Penn State. In 1991 he was the third Lewis brother to be inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame for his collegiate boxing accomplishments, and his high school football career. He served as a Lieutenant JG in the US Navy during World War Two, both on convoy duty and during the Japanese Occupation. He coached the Japanese Olympic Boxing Team after the War was over. After mustering out of the Navy, he returned to New York City, where he resumed a career with the Monaco, PA based Phoenix Glass Company located in the Chrysler Building in NYC. In 1946, Jim married his war sweetheart, Lea.

Eventually the family settled in Harrington Park NJ where he became active on the local Board of Education and Planning Commission during the 1960's. Jim became the first million dollar salesman for the Phoenix Glass Company during this time frame. Upon retirement in 1976, he and Lea moved to Greenville, North Carolina, where they played golf, were active in volunteer activities and traveled a good deal. He moved to his daughter Amy and son-in-law Jim's home in Southbury in 2001.

There will be no services, at his request. The family will honor his memory privately. Arrangements made by the Woodbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere, 2 School St. Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to a charity of the donor's choice. To send an online condolence, please visit www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com.

Memorials: Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to a charity of the donor's choice.

Cemetery: Cemetery Not Applicable

Location: Munson-Lovetere Woodbury

Funeral: Church Not Applicable

Services: There will be no services, at his request. The family will honor his memory privately.

Visitation: There are no calling hours.