Obituary of Robert James Alexeev

Robert J. Alexeev Loving brother, uncle and brother-in-law left us to mourn his passing August 15, 2013. Bobby was born in Newark NJ and died at Atlanticare Regional Medical Center in Pomona NJ. He was 81. Pre deceased by his parents Michael and Lorraine Alexeev and his daughter Roberta. Surviving are his brother Michael (Elisa) Alexeev and sister Audrey Lutes; Nephews Laurence (Donna) Lutes, Richard (Pam) Lutes, Michael Alexeev, Mark Banker and Dale Banker; Nieces Victoria (Jerry) Bianchini, Karen Alexeev, Lynn Alexeev and Tracey Goff, numerous grand nieces and nephews and his best friend Wylie. Bobby was a graduate of Montclair State College, he was a musician all of his life. He started his career with the original US version of the Jumping Jacks. During his musical career he had the opportunity to perform with Jane Morgan, The Four Seasons, The Five Jets, Les Paul and Mary Ford, Frank Sintara Jr, Sammy Davis Jr, Viki Carr, Serigo Franci, Jerry Lewis, Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme, Don Rickles, Jack Jones and many other celebrities. He performed all over the country, particularly in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Never fully retiring from music, later in life he worked with Andy Genna in his limousine service, drove a school bus for the City of Vineland and the trolley in downtown Vineland. He continued to play with Bill Biondi and Sam Ricci (The Sidemen) during parades and at various Senior Centers in the South Jersey area as recently as July 4th. Early on he worked for Boeing as a draftsman for the first US nuclear submarine. Bobby was amazing; he had perfect pitch; he played music; wrote music; taught music; drew caricatures and was a kind and gentle soul. Viewing hours are Friday, August 23rd from 7 to 9 PM at DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home, 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland, NJ 08361. Interment will be Saturday, August 24th at 10am at Hollywood Memorial Park in Union, NJ. Bobby dearly loved his Wylie and all animals, in lieu of flowers, donations in Bobby's name would be appreciated to: Humane Society 1 Shelter Rd Ocean City NJ 08226: ASPCA P.O. Box 96929 Washington DC 2009-6929 or PETA 501 Front Street Norfolk, VA 23510 or a no kill animal shelter of your choice.