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Richard Tal Cox
A lifelong resident of the Torrance area who was born June 28, 1936, passed away January 18, 2013 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. He was a graduate of St. Catherine's Military Academy in Anaheim, Villanova Prep in Ojai, 1954, and spent four years in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1958. Richard was associated with Niland Mortuary for many years and was a graduate of the California College of Mortuary Science in 1962. Richard worked for many years at Hughes (Raytheon) and retired in 1988. An avid fisherman, Richard loved all sports and enjoyed volunteer coaching at Bishop Montgomery High School in the 1960's and the baseball and soccer little leagues during the 1970's. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Diane; daughters, Jane (Dennis) Taylor, Elaine Koerner, Erin (Ron) Alpine; sons, Robert Cox and Richard Cox; grandchildren, Nichole (Justine) Heckman, Matthew and Melissa Taylor, Sean and Brian Koerner, Michael Zuanich and Robert Alpine, Richard and Charles Cox; and great grandchildren, McKenzie and Taylor Heckman. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at St. Lawrence Martyr Catholic Church in Redondo Beach. Reception following at the parish hall. Please go to the mortuary's website, www.LAfuneral.com to send the family messages and share memories. Sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.

Published by Daily Breeze on Jan. 27, 2013.
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I'm very sad for Diane and the rest of his family...he was a sweet and kind man ...I'm so very sorry for the loss

Bonnie Willis

February 7, 2013

Dear Diane and Family,
Frank and I are devastated to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Over the 20 years that I worked with Richard he always glowed when he spoke of you and your children, then grandchildren. He was proud of the accomplishments you two created. We will miss Richard terribly.

Frank and Jacki Vassallo

January 28, 2013

Cox family we are so sorry for your loss, we will keep your family in our prayers that God will be at your side to confers you all at this delicate stage in your journey here on earth.

Theresa De Casas

January 28, 2013

Diane and family, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. It's sad to hear Richard suffered so much. Your neighbor's Bill & Dorris Matthews.

January 27, 2013

Dear Diane & Family I am so very sorry for your loss. Richard was a wonderful, loving person. My prayers and sympathy are with you now. God Bless you all. Toni Norcio

January 26, 2013

To the Cox family,
My father, brother and myself have fished with Richard for years. After my father passed Richard would go with my brother and I on our boat. He has tought us alot about fishing and life. He would share updates of his grandson who plays baseball. I can remember laughing many times with him on our boat. He will be missed.

David Ingram and Family

January 26, 2013

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