John H. Knox, Jr., age 74 of Littleton passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of 54 years to Janice L. (Fidler) Knox. Born on January 26, 1943 in Ayer, Ma, he was the son of the late J. Harold and Mary (Kuchun) Knox. John was raised and educated in Littleton graduating from Littleton High School in 1961. He was an outstanding high school baseball player, playing on the varsity from 8th grade through his senior year. He played in the Blackstone Valley semi-pro baseball league and was scouted by the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburg Pirates organizations. On September 28, 1963, he married Janice at St. Annes Church and remained in Littleton to raise their loving family. During their early years of marriage John attended and graduated from Northeastern University in 1968 and soon began a rewarding and successful career in Human Resources. He spent 20 years with the Honeywell Corporation. He retired in 2008 as Senior Vice President Human Resources of the General Dynamics Information Technology division. Family was the center of life, John enjoyed holiday gatherings, birthday celebrations and graduations. He also enjoyed spending countless hours building and constructing a detailed model train village, his attention to detail was admired by many. John brought that same level of detail to the beautiful landscaping of his home. John was also an avid Red Sox, Bruins and Notre Dame football fan, he was especially proud of his Irish heritage. Along with his wife he is survived by his children, Brian J. Knox and his wife Michelle of Attleboro, Edward P. Knox and his wife Jill of Jefferson, NH and Jennifer L. McCoy and her husband Tim of Myrtle Beach, SC. He is also survived by his grandchildren, T.J, Abbie and Jackson, McCoy and his brothers Peter E. Knox and his wife Gail of Leominster and Joseph Knox and his wife Kathy of Littleton. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember John on Thursday, May 25, from 4:00-8:00 pm in the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King St., Littleton. His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 am in St. Anne Parish, 75 King St., Littleton. Burial will follow at Westlawn Cemetery, Littleton. Donations in his memory may be made to: The Paula Fidler Scholarship fund, P.O. Box 18, No. Billerica, MA 01862 or Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation, 248 E. Chestnut Hill Rd., Suite 4, Newark, DE 19713. Please visit: http://www.cchfoundation.net/
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Very sorry to hear that Mr. Knox passed away. I have great memories of him coaching our hockey teams. My sincere condolences to Mr. Knox's family.
John James
February 2, 2021
I was just informed of John's passing and would like to give my condolences to his wife Janice the her children. John was my third baseman while I was a LHS and provided us with many joyful moments.
Jim Lucchesi Lucchesi
Friend
July 13, 2017
We wish to send our love to the Knox family. Your family has our deepest sympathies. During this very difficult time, you can be comforted by the wonderful promises found in Gods word. There is the hope of seeing our loved ones again, found in Acts chapter Twenty four and verse fifteen. This is such an encouraging scripture to help you cope with this difficult trial.
Robert
May 29, 2017
Janice, I am so sorry. I only read the obit today the 27th or i would have been there. John was such a great friend throughout high school and commuting to Northeastern together. He was the mainstay in our infield and became just a guy with a big heart.
Nat Whitney
May 27, 2017
I am only sorry that I did not know him personally, it sounds as if he was an interesting and fun-loving man. If he had a sense of humor anything like his son Ed I know I would have liked him a lot.
Peace to your family at this time.
David Clifford
Family Friend
May 24, 2017
Mrs. Knox, Brian, & Family, we are a sorry for you loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Gabe & Lisa Saad
Gabriel Saad
Friend
May 23, 2017
Janice dear, Wishing you and your family moments of peace and tender reflections, as you move through this difficult time. Although he was gone in a moment you will forever treasure him in your heart.........love, anne
Anne Sweatt
Friend
May 23, 2017
Please accept my condolences. I am very sad to hear about Johns passing. I have known him and the knox family since I started working in Littleton in 1988. John was always very friendly to me and we had some discussions about him growing up in town and his hobby of trains. he will be missed. Tim Welton USPS Harwood Station Littleton
Tim Welton
Acquaintance
May 22, 2017
Sorry to learn of your loss. He sounds like a wonderful man. God comfort all of you.
Sincerely, Ron and Carolyn Paskavitz
Carolyn Paskavitz
Friend
May 21, 2017
Janice we are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Tony and Carolyn Priest
Classmate
May 20, 2017
So sorry to hear about your dad. He is at peace with Jesus. We will keep you all in our prayers during this time. Kemp and Jackie
Kemp Schanlaber
Friend
May 20, 2017
John has had a long difficult journey. I am so sorry that you and your family are going through this painful time. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers. Jan Manchuso
Jan Manchuso
Friend
May 19, 2017
Please accept my condolences, may the entire family be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
Kip Cone
May 19, 2017
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