Obituary of James E Campbell, Jr

James E. "Soupy" Campbell, 80 of Naples Florida passed away peacefully in his home the morning of June 7th. James was born in Revere Massachusetts on March 13th 1939 to James SR. and Cathrine nee Lawrence. He was the middle child to older sister Mary and younger brother Gerald. Upon graduating from Revere High School in 1958 Jim enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served as a petty officer on the USS Hammerberg DE 1015 until 1960. Upon leaving the Navy he remained in the Navy Reserve until he was honorably discharged in 1963. During Soupy's time in the service he met and fell in love with Dorothy LeClair. They courted and then married on September 29th 1962. Together they raised three children: Scott Francis, Kelley Anne and Kerry Anne. Jim worked for the Stop and Shop Corporation for many years. He was a dedicated hard-working man who put his family first, sometimes working two jobs to make sure their needs were met. Upon his retirement, in 1994, Jim and Dorothy moved to Naples Florida. Jim was a loving and dedicated pet owner who shared an extremely strong bond with his rescued English Bulldog "Gracie". Grace will forever miss her masters morning greet "Gracie Lou, I love you," which was quickly followed by a "pooch smooch". Jim was a man of outstanding character and values. He was genuinely interested in the welfare of his family and friends, and deeply touched those who loved him. Jim is survived by Scott, Kelley and her husband Daniel Surago, Kerry and her husband Emanual Candido. His grandchildren James Candido and his fiancé Kelly, Alex and Dorothy Candido, Kyla and Liam Campbell. His brother Gerald and wife Linda, plus many nieces and nephews. Friend Kathy Smith, wife of the late Richard Smith his lifelong friend. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy and granddaughter Stephanie Marie. Jim was patriarch to his extended family and was always there to offer a helping hand and solid advice. " Heaven gained a loving spirit the earth is surely going to miss". A celebration of Jim's life and graduation to glory will be held on Saturday from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home 82 Lynn St. Peabody, followed by his funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be followed at Puritan Lawn Cemetery 185 Lake Street in Peabody. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Brookes Legacy Animal Rescue of Naples Florida or to Collier County Domestic Animal Services, Naples Florida. Adopt don't shop!