James Lazaroff Bicksler

James Lazaroff Bicksler, Professor Emeritus, 84, formerly of Upper Montclair, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2021.

            Born and raised in Belvidere, Illinois, Dr. Bicksler was a resident of Upper Montclair for most of his life. He earned his undergraduate degree from Beloit College and went on to earn his PhD from NYU Stern School of Business. This led to a lengthy career as an Economics and Finance Professor for many universities around the world including forty-nine years with Rutgers University. He was a member of the New York Economics Club, the American Finance Association, a lifelong fan of his Chicago Bears, a fan of the Olympics having attended many Olympic events over the years and was an avid traveler.

            Dr. Bicksler was predeceased by his loved and deeply missed wife, Conchita Gentolia Bicksler, in 2009 and by his two dear siblings: John Bicksler and Mary Ellen Duncan.

            He is survived by his loving and devoted son, Raymond Bicksler and his wife, Annette, of Cedar Grove and three cherished grandsons: A.J., Moosey and Adrian.

            Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-9pm at Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton. Funeral Wednesday 9:15am from the funeral home and 10:00am at St. Philip the Apostle RC Church, 797 Valley Road, Clifton. Entombment to follow at Holy Cross Mausoleum, North Arlington. Please visit www.bizubquinlan.com to leave online condolences to the family on the Tribute Wall of Dr. Bicksler’s obituary page.

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