Dr. C. David Fox

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C. Fox Obituary

Fox, Dr. C. David CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. Dr. C. David Fox, 77, of Champlain, died Saturday, August 23, 2008 at home. He was born April 8, 1931 in Albany, N.Y., the son of the late Joseph and Mary Fox. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict as a sr. pharmacist specialist until his honorable discharge in 1956. During his time of service he was awarded the National Defense Service medal. Dr. Fox was a pharmaceutical technology scientist at Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories in Rouses Point before retiring in 1998 after 34 years of employ ment. He was a registered pharmacist in New York, Vermont and Maryland. He graduated cum laude from the Albany College of Pharmacy and obtained both his master's and doctorate degrees in pharmaceutical technology sciences from the University of Maryland. Dr. Fox was an active participant within the professional pharmaceutical community. He served as a member of the Steering Committee and chairman of the Current Manufacturing Practices Committee-Production and Engineering Sections of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association. He was a member of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, the Pharmaceutical Sciences Group (Canada), and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers where he served as a member on the Program Committee and on the National Executive Committee in the Food, Pharmaceutical and Bioengineering Division. He has also served on the United States Pharmacopeia Drug Standards Development Excipients - Monographs and Excipients - Methods subcommittees. He was an avid NASCAR fan, driving in the early NASCAR start-up year of 1948, against such well known competitors as Lee Petty and Banjo Mathews, at the West Palm Beach Raceway in Fla. Additionally he was an avid small plane pilot, photographer, gardener and trumpet player with the local Strawhatters marching band. But most importantly Dave was a loving and devoted brother, husband and father who will be missed very much by his family and all who knew him well. He is survived by his sister, Patricia Osowick of Lawerenceville, N.J. and his daughter, Dr. Sharon L. Fox of Cincinnati, Ohio. Friends may call at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Following cremation, burial will be in the family plot at the Roselawn Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made in Dave's memory to the Adirondack Humane Society.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Aug. 25, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for C. Fox

8 Entries

Bud Bentley

September 3, 2008

David "Foxy" was an institution in the Strawhatters and the backbone of the organization. We worked well together, some time too well. He will be greatly missed.We had many,many great years together. My condolences to you Sharron and tothe family.

Lynn Stote

August 26, 2008

Dr Fox was a man of many talents. He was one of the most intelligent persons I ever had the pleasure of knowing. When we were in Pharmacy school Chet would chair free tutoring classes at the 119 Club, Ralph's or Papa's for those of us that were having trouble uinderstanding pharmaceutical chemistry. He had empathy for those not quite as intelligent and was alway willing to help or assist in understanding the subject matter. May he rest in peace..

Michael Montanaro

August 25, 2008

I remember David "Foxy" Fox very fondly and offer my heart-felt condolences. I was a young high schooler back in the mid-70s when I became a member of the Strawhatters as a trumpeter and met Foxy. A gentle and talented man who always had a wise word for us youngsters. In later years, I also became a student of his wife at CCCC...both were very nice and gentle people. I will miss Foxy, but I think God needed another trumpeter in His chorus of angels. God bless you, Dave!

Technical Services

August 25, 2008

The Technical Services Department of Wyeth Rouses Point would like to extend our sincere condolences to Dave's family. He was a part of "our family" for many years, both as a friend and highly respected colleague. His memory and valued contributions will always remain part of the North Country.

Mary Passno

August 25, 2008

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Fox. I respected him very much. He was so knowledgable, it seemed, about everything. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Judy Baksi

August 25, 2008

Sharon: Sorry for your loss. I know there are easier days ahead and that your dad had a unique role in shaping your life and destiny. He certainly had a good deal of difficulty after your mom passed, so I wish you Peace.... for both of you.

John Rigby

August 25, 2008

David,
You were a boss, Manager, mentor and good friend. I owe most of what I have as experience to you. Your passing will be a los not only to your loving family but to many of your friends and past workmates as well. I truly doubt that Ayerst and Wyeth would have had as much success as it did without your guidance. You will always be in my heart and mind.
John (Sean) Rigby

Tina Foley

August 25, 2008

To Chesters' family,
I have taken care of Chester many times over the last few years as a nurse aide.He was a walking book of knowledge.He will be sadly missed.My prayers to your family at this sad time.rest in peace "Doc"

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