James Maurice Buzzell, Jr. died on May 21, 2019 in New York City. Jim was born on January 3, 1943 in Lynn, Massachusetts to James Maurice and Arlene Marcia (Hanson) Buzzell. The family moved back to Northwood, NH when he was a little boy. Summers were spent at their family camp on North River Pond in Barrington, where Jim discovered his love of fishing. He attended Northwood Elementary, Oyster River High School and graduated from UNH with a Bachelor of Arts in Literary Arts. After college Jim lived in Seattle, Washington before settling in NYC as a social worker in Harlem. He was a familiar figure in Harlem for 40 years and was known for going the extra mile for his clients. He was an avid theater enthusiast. He loved to treat visitors to shows at one of his favorite local theaters. Play bills, some dating back to the 80’s, were prominently on display throughout his apartment. He leaves behind his brother, David, and his wife, Tomi; 3 nephews, Aaron, Jesse, Andy and their families; several cousins, Beckie Fee, Candy Laing, Richard Ramage, Tim Ramage and their families; as well as his long-time friend and ex-wife, Sharon Hunt Gonzales, her husband, Ramone, her children, Darwin, Maurice, Kayla, Tanya and their families. Jim will be greatly missed, not only by family and friends in NH, but by neighbors and friends who were a big part of his life during the 5 decades that he lived in Greenwich Village. Please join the family for a celebration of life gathering from 12 to 2 on June 22nd at Purdy Memorial Chapel in Lee. There will be no formal ceremony – just a chance for fellowship as we share refreshments and memories of Jim. Burial will be at a later date at Pine Grove Cemetery in Barrington. In lieu of flowers, if so inclined, please donate to a local theater group or to a charity of your choice. To sign our online guestbook, please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com