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Barry Fox Obituary

Age 45, of Swampscott and formerly of Randolph, entered into rest on June 27, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Elaine Shapiro of Swampscott. Devoted son of Selma (Karas) Fox and the late Sumner Fox. Loving brother of Debbie and Philip Davis of Swampscott and Dr. Steven Fox and Dr. Jane Perrin of Wilmette, IL. Dear son-in-law of Arnold and Barbara Shapiro and brother-in-law of Susan and Steven Masse, all of Biddeford, ME. Cherished uncle of Rachel and Stephanie Davis of Swampscott, Seth and Sara Fox of Wilmette, IL, and Joshua and Justin Masse of Biddeford, ME. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 1 PM at the Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel, 10 Vinnin Street, SALEM, MA followed by burial in Temple Emanu-El Memorial Park, Danvers. Memorial observance will be held at his late residence on Sunday following the services and on Monday and Tuesday from 1-4 PM and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Barry's memory to the Mass General Hospital Cancer Center, c/o Office of Development, 165 Cambridge St, suite 600, Boston, MA 02114 or to cancer related charity of your choice. Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel Salem, MA 781-581-2300

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 28 to Jun. 29, 2008.

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Alan Kanter

June 17, 2009

Dear Selma & Family,
Despite the long time since we last saw each other, please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences. It is a terrible thing to lose a child regardless of his age, and our thoughts are with you. Sally just turned 95 and frequently inquires about you.
Love, Alan Kanter

Lynne Gautreau

July 8, 2008

Dear Elaine and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss of Barry. I only worked with him for four short years, but knew him and loved him as a knowledgeable and valued co-worker. He will be deeply missed by all. May the memories you hold near and dear to your heart sustain you during this time of sorrow.

Lynne

Carl Corman

June 30, 2008

Dear Selma, Elaine, Debbie, Steven and Families:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you. Barry was a dear friend growing up. My fond childhood memories of playing in the neighborhood with Barry will be with me forever. He was always a kind and gentle soul. I feel blessed to have known Barry. May God Bless you.

Donna Gorshel Cohen

June 30, 2008

Selma and family,
My condolences to you all. Although it has been a long time, I feel terrible about your loss.
Donna Gorshel Cohen

Deb Casper

June 30, 2008

Dear Selma, Debbie, Stephen and Elaine;

So sorry to hear of your loss, our deepest sympathies go out to your family.

Michael Steiman and Debra Steiman Casper

Dottie Haws

June 30, 2008

Dear Elaine and family:

My sincere condolences on your loss. I only worked with Barry for a few short years but admired him and his wonderful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.

Jeff Cohen

June 30, 2008

Dear Selma, Debbie, Steven, Elaine and families,
I was saddened to hear about Barry's passing. I have so many great memories of Barry from the day he came home as a newborn to the neighborhood! My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Much Love to all,
Your "old" friend Jeff Cohen

Kristine Fornek

June 30, 2008

Dear Elaine & Family:

Sincerest and heartfelt condolences to you during this difficult time. I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

Blessings,

Trudy Hackney

June 30, 2008

Dear Elaine,
Please accept my sincerest sympathies on the loss of your dear husband and our beloved colleague, Barry. He will be deeply missed by all of us.

Stewart Bromberg

June 30, 2008

Dear Elaine,

John and I are truly saddened by the loss fo Barry. It is not often that we are able to have known such a kind and wonderful person to proudly call our friend. Our thoughts and love are with you today, and forever.

Our Love and sympathy,

Stew and John

Randy Welch

June 29, 2008

Dear Elaine, Debbie and Stephen, I am so very sorry for all of your loss. My family has always felt as you are all family to us which makes this even more heartbreaking to all of us.Barry was so special to me. Almost every one of my childhood memories included Barry. I will truly miss this very special man. My Deepest sympathy, Randy (Kaplan) Welch

Tobie and Jon Nathanson

June 29, 2008

Dearest Elaine and family,
Jon and I feel deeply for you in your loss.
Barry was a beloved member of our extended Etz Chaim community and we
considered him a personal part of our own
family, too.
With love and sympathy.

Jean Todd

June 29, 2008

Dear Elaine:

He was special and unique and a truly lovely man. We will miss him, and our best love to you.

Jean & Fraser (Portland, ME)

Paul Gorshel

June 29, 2008

Dear Selma and family,

My other told me about Barry's death yesterday. While I had not seen him since I was a child, I remember attending his Bar Mitzvah and how fond my blessed Grandparents, Ida and Nate Stopper were of all of you.

I am working/living in Jordan and in Iraq for the UN. Otherwise, I would certaintly be there to show my respect and to see you all.

I send my warmest greetings and deepest sympathies to you all.

I am so very sorry.


Paul Gorshel (second cousin)

Larry and Natacha Myers

June 28, 2008

Dear Elaine and Family -

Barry will be truly missed by everyone who knew him.
Friends like Barry are few in life and it is with a heavy heart that we also grieve with your loss.

His friendship growing up meant the world to me (Larry), and I couldn't have asked for a more genuine friend than Barry. Memories of our times together regardless of where we where or what we were doing will be forever held dear to me (Larry).

With our deepest sympathy, your friends,

Robin Jaffe

June 28, 2008

Dear Debbie and Family,

Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you in your time of loss. Our thoughts are with you.

fondly,
Robin, Jordan and Jon Jaffe

Catherine Celenza

June 28, 2008

Dear Elaine and Family -

We will miss Barry's gentle humor and kindness. He was truly an original. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you -

With love,

Catherine and Norman

Jayne Bailin

June 28, 2008

Dear Elaine, Steven, and Debbie - I am so sorry for your family's loss. Barry was very kind and nice and he always had a smile on his face. I know he was a cherished son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle and my thoughts are with you.

Cindy Hazerjian

June 28, 2008

Elaine,

We are all thinking of you and your family members at this difficult time. There are no words to adequately express the emotions we feel for you and for that which Barry has so bravely endured, so young. We will always remember his smiling face and his kind way, as he popped in the office or joined us at our many gatherings over the years.

Our Love and Deepest Sympathy,

Cindy & George Hazerjian

Debbie & Rick Kaplan

June 28, 2008

We are so sorry to hear the news about Barry.

Linda & Frank Federman

June 28, 2008

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

David/Beth Strassler

June 28, 2008

Dear Elaine,

Our sincere sympathy for you and your family. What a gentle man Barry was. We will miss him at High Holidays and the Chanukah Party at Etz Chaim.

All our love,

Beth, David and the kids

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