Alexander B. Vincent, Jr., 91, of Princeton, NJ died on July 10, 2024.
Alexander Billmeyer Vincent, Jr, 91, of Princeton, New Jersey passed away on July 10, 2024. Alex was born and raised in Lewistown, PA. After high school, he attended Dickinson College and Cornell School of Hotel Administration. Upon graduation from Cornell, he moved to Princeton for a position in Princeton University Dining Services. This began a long-time affiliation with the University and a career in the hospitality industry. It was at Princeton University where he met the love of his life, Jill. After marrying Jill in 1969, they remained in Princeton and raised their family in the Palmer House, Princeton University’s guesthouse, for the next 29 years.
Away from his career, Alex had many interests. He and Jill loved entertaining, the Palmer House serving as a beautiful backdrop to dinner parties and Sunday lunches that were enjoyed by family and friends. An avid baker, Alex was well known for his decadent chocolate cakes and lavish cookie trays at Christmas. He was a well-known lover of Christmas and Santa Claus collector. He also enjoyed gardening, attending Princeton University football and basketball games and family history.
Alex is survived by his children, Virginia Vincent Sayer and her husband, Dorsey Sayer, and their children Tim and Emory of Wyndmoor, Pa; Alexander B. Vincent, III and his wife Jessica Lockhart Vincent and their children Alexander IV and Catherine, of Yardley, PA. and his sister, Alice Vincent Davis (late James) of Columbus, OH. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Alex was predeceased by his parents Alexander Billmeyer Vincent and Virginia Sullivan Vincent; his wife, Jill Blandford Vincent; and sister Lucritia Vincent Bossert (late Jack).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Nassau Presbyterian Church’s Compassion Fund.
A Memorial Service will be held at Nassau Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm. Reception following at the Nassau Club.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, Princeton.
