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Loretta Fox Obituary
She was born in Hartford on Oct. 19, 1923, to the late Bernard J. and Mary (Nagy) Fagan.
Loretta was predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years, Thomas A. Fox Sr., and her grandson, James Michael Fox Jr.
She is survived by her 10 children and their spouses, 15 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Nana, as she was affectionately known to her family, is survived by Thomas Fox Jr. of West Norriton, Pa., Geraldine Fox of Wethersfield, Mary Ellen Fox of Wethersfield, James Fox and his wife, Kathleen, of Old Lyme, their children and their spouses, Sean and Lyn Fox, Heather and Alex Olson, and Seamus Fox; Peggy Harding and her husband, Chuck, of Wethersfield, their children and their spouses, Colleen and Peter Lewandowski, Christopher and Sandra Harding, and Kevin Harding; Maureen Hennessey and her husband, Martin, of Naples, Fla., their children, Patrick, Michael, Jack, and Daniel; Brian Fox and his wife, Jane, of Glastonbury, their children, Thomas and Michael; Marty Fox and his wife, Annie, of Charlestown, R.I.; Tricia Lilley and her husband, Charlie, of Wethersfield, their children, Connor, Casey and Bridget; and Lori Fox of Wethersfield. Nana also leaves her great-grandchildren, Cooper Fox, Nora and Sam Lewandowski, Madeleine Olson, and Maxwell Harding, who brought her great joy. Loretta is also survived by her cousin and her husband, Jeanne and Tom Collins of Vero Beach, Fla.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dr. Brendan and Maureen Fox and Maureen (Fox) and Joseph Hallisey; as well as many nieces and nephews with whom she loved to visit. Loretta also leaves her very dear friend, Kathleen Hokenson.
She was a 1941 Bulkeley High School (Hartford) graduate and a graduate of The Hartford Secretarial School. She was a volunteer at St. Augustine School and South Catholic High School, where her 10 children attended. For 50 years Loretta was active in the St. Francis Hospital Women's Auxiliary, holding various offices including president. She was a corporator of St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. Loretta was passionate about volunteering and giving back to the community.
Loretta's family would like to express their sincere appreciation to her caregivers, Tricia Thompson, Georgette Baker, Donna Loga, and Kemoane Dawkins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, in St. Augustine Church, 10 Campfield Ave., Hartford. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Ave., Hartford. Family and friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Loretta's name to the St. Francis Hospital Woman's Auxiliary, c/o St. Francis Hospital, 114 Woodland St., Hartford, CT 06105.
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Memories and Condolences
for Loretta Fox
Colleen & Bob Martino
August 26, 2013
Marty, So sorry for your loss- what a beautiful woman!
Cloitine & Jim Wojdyl
August 10, 2013
To the entire Fox Family, our deepest
condolences.
Cloitine & Jim Wojdyl and Family
Bonnie Battiston
August 9, 2013
I've always felt that the Foxes, were an extension of our family. I'm sorry for all of you, that your mother has passed, but I'm happy for her that she is at peace.
Marge Robnett
August 9, 2013
We were friends for 60 years. I will truly miss my dear friend, Loretta.
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Tony and Gina Carbone
August 9, 2013
To live in hearts we leave behind Is not to die.
Lynn Carey
August 8, 2013
To the Fox Family: Please accept my most heartflet sympathy at the passing of a truly amazing woman, Loretta. Loretta meant so much to so many; wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, etc. Your Mom's legacy lives on in all of you and all the people she held so dear to her. She will be missed but never forgotten. May time help heal your sad, heavy hearts to place where loving memories flourish. Loretta is a woman who gave much to so many and we are all better for knowing and loving her.
An Irish Prayer
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there...I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow...
I am the diamond glints on snow...
I am the sunlight on ripened grain...
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you waken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of gentle birds in circling flight...
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry-
I am not there...I did not die...
Loretta will be in your hearts forever.
In deepest sympathy and love,Lynn
August 8, 2013
Mouraeen (Marty)
We are just back from vacation and learned of your Mother's passing.
We're sorry we could not make the service, but we want you to know we are thinking of you and praying for your Mother.
Frank and Andrea Russo
Glastonbury
Nancy Cronin-DiMitruck
August 7, 2013
To the Fox family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Your mom was a very sweet woman and I'm sure will be sorely missed.
Trish, I hope to see you soon.
August 7, 2013
Dear Marty and family,
We are so sorry for your loss of your Mom. I recently lost my mom, the same age. Very similar loss....Such great women!
I extend our sympathy to all of the Fox family. ...our hearts are with you.
Xoxo
Sincerely.
Susan andLucien Masson
Jackie Johnson
August 7, 2013
Marty and Annie...so very sorry for your loss...our hearts, prayers and thoughts are with you and your family...Jackie and Dap
Jim and Paula Halloran
August 7, 2013
Marty and Annie, We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear mom. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories as you celebrate a life well lived. May the Lord give you strength to get through this difficult time.
Kayla F
August 7, 2013
I am sorry for your lost.
janice and joe rowe
August 7, 2013
Dear Marty
Please know how sad I am by the loss of your Mom. She was one of the great ones. She was blessed by having such a good life. Especially you were a good son to her.. our thoughts and prayers are with you. Always
Michele Reale
August 6, 2013
Lori, I'm so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. Please know that I am a phone call away if you need anything at all.
Mary Hennessey Iyer
August 6, 2013
Maureen and Family,
We extend our sympathy to all the members of the Fox family on the death of your mother and grandmother. Loretta was a very kind soul and always had a smile for everyone. Mary and Ramanath Iyer
Patti Downes
August 6, 2013
To Mary Ellen & family:
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Keeping you in our prayers.
Patti, Jeff & Jessica Downes
August 6, 2013
To Brian and Jane and all the Fox family, my sincere condolences. Be well,
Lucille Vaughan Sclafani
Kimberly Sanders
August 6, 2013
On behalf of President/Chief Administrator David Eustis and the entire Northwest Catholic High School community, I offer my deepest sympathy on the passing of Loretta Fox.
Because her son-in-law Chuck Harding '71, her nieces Cathleen Fox Laffin '77 and Ellen Fox Spalluto '77, and her many NWC great-nieces and nephews are cherished members of our school family, we feel that Loretta was, too, and we mourn her death along with all those who love her.
Please know that we are holding all of Loretta's family very close to our hearts this week, and that we will include Loretta on the prayer list at our first school-wide Mass in September. We are very sorry for your loss.
~ Kimberly Sanders, Director of Communications, Northwest Catholic High School
Lana Buccieri
August 6, 2013
I will always be thankful for Nana's kindness and generosity. She was grand in every sense of the word and will be missed.
Ron Barry
August 6, 2013
My deepest condolences go out to the entire Fox Family. Sincerely, Ron Barry
Frank Scalise Alisa Hiller
August 6, 2013
Condolences and prayers to the Fox family during this difficult time
Mike & Susie Kelleher
August 6, 2013
Marty & Annie, our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. May your memories you'll share with family and friends help bring you peace and comfort.
Cindy Lane
August 6, 2013
To the Fox family,
I was so sad to hear of your loss. Thinking of your family and remembering many happy times. May the memories of your mother be a comfort to you. With my deepest sympathy,
Cindy Lane
Bill & Esther DePasquale
August 5, 2013
Dear Maureen,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 5, 2013
Dear Jim and Kathy,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your Family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Magdalena and Janusz Janiec
Suzanne Cardone
August 5, 2013
Marty and Annie, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I hope the warm memories comfort you. Love, Suzanne
Janine Covelli
August 5, 2013
Mary Ellen and the entire Fox family. My condolences to all. God Bless Loretta I know she will be missed dearly.
August 5, 2013
Dear Jim, Kathy, Seamus and your entire family. Our deepest sympathies to all of you for the passing of your Mom. She was a class act.
Lovingly,
The Visgilio Family
Nancy Dunphy
August 5, 2013
Marty and Annie,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing.
You now have a guardian angel to watch
over you.
Geoff Marlow
August 5, 2013
Fox family,
So sorry to hear of Loretta's passing. So very thankful for the legacy that she has left us in her family.
Geoffrey Marlow and Acuity Brands Inc
Christa Beaudoin
August 5, 2013
Lori,
My sincere sympathies to you and your family.
Harriet Roman
August 5, 2013
To the Fox Family,
So sorry to read of your mom's passing.
You all are her legacy: honor her with the love that will always be in your hearts, and she will never be far away.
Sincerely
Harriet Roman
Kathy & Pat Falcon
August 5, 2013
We remember her fondly as the beloved mother of all the Fox kids. She always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. During my years as a nurse at St. Francis, she was always there Volunteering her time. She will be greatly missed.
August 5, 2013
Sister Sandra Shaw ( Frederick )
Loretta, my dear and wonderful friend !Memories include how loving and faithful a wife, a mother, a friend.so generous and helpful, always there when someone needed her! Loretta,you are missed and always remembered.
August 5, 2013
Heartfelt condolences Trish and to your entire family. Love, Silvia
Angela Martel
August 5, 2013
Lori,
I am so sorry to read about the passing of your Mom, she was a wonderful lady, I am sorry that I will not be able to attend her service,but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you, take care Lori.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Angela Martel
Mary Callahan Larkin
August 5, 2013
To the Fox Family esp Maureen & Jane- Please accept my most sincere sympathy on the passing of your beloved Mother and mother-in-law. Loretta was a very kind and lovely lady. We all will miss her terribly.
With condolences to all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Your Nana was a very grand-lady!
Mary Larkin & family
pat o'connor
August 5, 2013
to marty and his family , my sincere sympathy. may your mom's kindness and caring continue to grow through her large and loving family
Florence Marino
August 5, 2013
Dr. Brendan and Maureen, Love and prayers to you and all of Loretta's family in losing Loretta. God bless you as you heal with the loving memories she has left you.
Tom Redmond
August 5, 2013
My condolences to the Fox family.
Brendan Mooney
August 5, 2013
To the fox family,my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Loretta was a wonderful lady.Always made me feel like one of your family when i came to visit.She will be missed.
Patrice Chandler
August 5, 2013
Sean and Lyn - so sorry to hear about the passing of your grandmother. Please know I'm thinking of you and your family.
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