Alex A. Job, 91, of Scotland, formerly of Norwich, husband of Joan (DeGray) Job, died Monday, April 14, 2025 at Harrington Court, in Colchester. He was born September 11, 1933 in Norwich, the son of the late Louis and Mary Job. Alex and Joan were married on October 9, 1954, and celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in October 2024. He was employed by St. Mary’s and St. Joseph Cemetery Corporation Diocese of Norwich for 34 years and retired as the Diocesan Cemetery Manager. Alex was previously a parishioner of St. Margaret Mission Church in Scotland before it closed and is now a member at St. Mary Church, in Willimantic.
In addition to his wife Joan, he is survived by his seven children: Stephen Job and Jaye Mabesoone of Willington, CT,
Timothy and Margaret Job of Norwich, CT, Kathleen Cole of Niantic, CT, Thomas Job of Willimantic, CT, Carolyn Wallace of Waterford, CT, Peter Job of Preston, CT and Gregory and Tina Job of Windham, CT; 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews; his siblings, Amelia and Bob Burger of Marlborough, CT, Mary Luzzi of Waterford, CT, Victor Job of Groton, CT and a sister-in-law Delores Job of Sun City, FL. Alex was predeceased by a son Jonathan Job, grandson Bryan Robbins, brothers, Louis Job, Marcus Job and Julius Job, sisters-in-law Antoinette Job and Ida Job and a brother-in-law John Luzzi.
Alex’s family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at St. Mary Church, 46 Valley St. Willimantic, from 9:00am to 10:00am with his Funeral Mass beginning at 10:00am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Corpus Christi Catholic Parish, 46 Valley St. Willimantic, CT 06226 or The National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St. New York, NY 10016.