Alexander Pincus (Alex)

Born in Brighton on the 13th February 1940 to Ruth and Joseph, Alex was a Sussex man through and through.
After sadly losing his father aged 47, Alex then aged 7, the older brother to David and George took on the role as head of the family alongside his mother Ruth.
He obtained a scholarship funded by a medical dependant charity to Epsom College where he nurtured his love for sport becoming Head of his house Forest in 1957.
Upon leaving Epsom and moving back to Brighton, he met the love of his life Pam. They were married in Rottingdean in 1967.
Alex saw the early opportunities in computing and early in his career was recruited by IBM. He rose quickly through the ranks and over a 19 year career held many senior roles.
His real skills were with people and he harnessed these to great effect. After leaving IBM he joined LS3 as Sales and Marketing Director and then Macro4 where he served as a main board Director.
Rugby being both his sport and passion, he was a lifelong member of Brighton RFC. Upon retirement from playing he coached a very successful Colts side for many years.
He served as Club Chairman from 1997 to 2001.
Recognised as a true sales leader, he helped many of his colleagues and rugby alumni with their careers over the years.
Noted for his speeches both after matches and dinners, his real skill was to make both rugby prince and pauper feel welcome and valued at Brighton.
Upon retirement he devoted his life with Pam to his homes in Buxted and France, travelling, his grandchildren and charity.
A man of culture, kindness, and worldly knowledge he would freely offer advice and help to others. Often taking on difficult tasks that others did not have the time or inclination to resolve.
He served on the Sussex Committee for the Rugby Charity Wooden Spoon until his death.
One of his last wishes was to be remembered by his friends as a “good chap”! Somewhat of an understatement considering the 100’s of messages of condolence received by the family.
A loving and devoted husband to Pam for over 50 years, he will be remembered for his sense of fun, humour and loyalty by his brother George, his sons Joe and Ted, and his grandchildren Charlie, William, Jack, Max and Issie