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FOX, Bruce L.
Bruce L. Fox of Columbia, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on July 1, 2013. He grew up in Windsor, and was a graduate of Windsor High School. Upon his graduation he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He received his Masters from the University of Connecticut in Economics and spent his career working as a systems analyst at Aetna Life and Casualty. Bruce had a brilliant mind and an appreciation for the arts. He painted and collected various works of art and had a love of classical music. He was exceptional with his hands and created life like models of trains and landscapes paying intricate attention to detail. He also enjoyed the game of chess, history, current events and was a practical jokester. He leaves behind his loving son Jeffrey Fox and daughter in-law Mayra as well as beloved grandson Andres of Coventry. His beautiful daughter Jennifer Fox predeceased him in 1994. He also leaves behind several close relatives from the Holbrook and Person family as well as his good friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 13, at 4 p.m. at Columbia Congregational Church Route 87 Columbia, CT. For an online memorial guestbook, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com.
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John Lutzen
July 11, 2013
Bruce was an exceptional analyst and a quick wit. I enjoyed working with him while at Aetna. So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
July 11, 2013
Bruce and I worked together for quite some time at Aetna. A solid analyst with an exceptional mind and quick wit. So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Bernie Stevenson
July 8, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Bruce was a good friend for many years while working at Aetna.
Dan & Brenda Holbrook
July 8, 2013
Bruce was a very talented artist and he will be missed, thoughts and prayers to Jeff, Mayra & Andy.
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Charles Colton
July 8, 2013
My sympathy for your loss. We graduated high school together.
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