James Edward Bell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James Edward Bell, 63, of Lakewood, NJ died August 27, 2016 at Monmouth Medical Center in Lakewood, NJ. James was a musician who started playing professional bass guitar in his late teens. He toured the country in various club bands until he transitioned to working as a live sound mixer at the renowned punk –rock club Madam Wong’s West. Subsequent to that he began working in recording studios in Los Angeles with such renowned music producers as Bob Gaudio of the Four Seasons and Jersey Boys fame. In 1989 Jim transitioned to working with sound in the television industry starting with the re-release of the original Dragnet series starring Jack Webb. From there he began work on the Rescue 911 show with William Shatner. During this time he also wrote music for a few independent bands in Los Angeles. James is survived by his sister Dianne Talbot and her husband Herbert (Chip) Talbot of Brielle and his former wife Sherron Bell of Whitby Island, Washington. Memorial Gathering will be held on Tuesday September 6, 2016 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm at Bongarzone Funeral Home, 2400 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls. In lieu of flowers donations to the MCSPCA or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society would be appreciated.

James Edward Bell

September 21, 1952 - August 27, 2016