In Memory
James Alan Hamilton
1944 ~ August 22, 2022
James “Jim” Hamilton, PhD, passed away on August 22, 2022, at the age of 78, formerly of Pittsford, NY. Beloved husband of the late Cynthia Prentice Hamilton, brother of the late Jerry Thomas Hamilton and son of the late Eugene and Harriet (Peterman) Hamilton of South Bend. He is survived and missed by his daughter Diane, son-in-law Domenic and grandchildren Roberto and Grady Russo of Dover. He also leaves behind his sister Mary Ann and brother-in-law James Fenn of West Lafayette, IN, and nieces and nephews Becky Pietsch, Paul Fenn, Danny Hamilton, Tammy Hamilton, Stacy Hamilton, and Kimberly Hamilton.
Jim was born and raised in South Bend, IN and received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Indiana University, Bloomington. Upon receiving his PhD in Educational Psychology, he moved east and began teaching at Boston University. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed camping, gardening, hiking, cross country skiing and off road motorcycle riding.
After leaving BU he entered the world of business consulting/ corporate training and relocated to upstate NY where he met and married his wife Cyndi.
Jim was so proud of his grandsons Robbie and Grady and loved cheering them on in all of their endeavors. He was especially excited when Robbie decided to continue the family tradition and attend Indiana University.
Internment will be held with family in South Bend at a later date.
Posted online on August 29, 2022
Published in South Bend Tribune
08.31.2022 djb
Marc Carmichael (1962)
Jim was a great friend and classmate (president of our class of 1962) and all who knew him will be deeply saddened by his loss. Memories include his ready smile, happy disposition and prowess on the Wildcat basketball and golf teams. His life seemed to revolve around Ewing Avenue -- he lived a block from Riley, learned golf at Studebaker golf course and worked there part time all through school. His obituary tells of a life well lived. I'll be thinking a lot about him and the laughs we shared in days to come. A good guy.
Anne Messerly (Cooper-Chen) (1962)
Marc, thanks for your generous tribute. R. H. S loomed large in Jim's life, given his connection to that other Jim, his bro in law...Jim Fenn. Rest in peace.Michael Alan Hosinski (1962)
I have so many good memories of Jim from our time together in grade school through our years at Riley. If you could use the term "Real People" that is Jim. RIP old friend.
James Frederick Schroeder (1962)
Jim will be missed. He was a role model for his classmates and a dear friend. Was part of my group of special friends.RIP Jim.