COX, Phyllis Of Hingham, MA, daughter of Rose and Phil Ciciarelli, passed away on January 4th, 2019 at the age of 75 from non-smoker's lung cancer. The wife of 53 years of Dr. Jim Cox (her best friend), Phyllis is survived by her daughter Dr. Kimberleigh Cox and husband Dr. Jason Montour of San Rafael, CA, son Dr. Chris Cox and wife Dr. Teri Miner of Kingston, MA, son Phil Cox and wife Kim of McLean, VA, and brother Dr. John Ciciarelli and wife Nina of Wall, NJ. She also leaves her beloved grandchildren: Owen, Ella, and Nora Cox; Devin and Cooper Montour; and Scarlett, and Jordan Cox as well as her adored Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Phyllis also valued her many supportive friends. Phyllis grew up on Oahu and attended Punahou until the family moved to Longmeadow, MA, where she graduated from high school, followed by Brown University (Class of '65) and the MGH Institute of Health Professions graduate medical social work program. She worked for over 35 years as a medical social worker and also taught yoga for over 20 years, mentoring many teachers. She volunteered at her kids' schools and activities, served on the Board of Registration and Licensure for MA Social Workers, and interviewed for Brown University for many years. As the "adult who played," Phyllis loved entertaining her grandchildren. An avid reader, she also enjoyed walking her dogs daily, working out and practicing yoga with friends, gardening, learning to play bridge, and following Boston sports teams. She loved traveling to warmer climates, including Bermuda, Turks and Caicos, Hawaii, Virginia, Marin County, CA, and Tanzania. At her request, Phyllis will be cremated and there will be a Celebration of Life at Jones River Trading Post in Kingston, MA at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 12th. In her memory, Phyllis requests that you play with your kids and grandkids, walk your dogs, and/or practice yoga. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her memory to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: www.myjimmyfundpage.org/give/PhyllisCox or Hospice of the South Shore: www.southshorehealth.org/give (Donate, Gift designation "Hospice of the South Shore"). For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.downingchapel.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for PHYLLIS COX

9 Entries

Tim Phillips

January 22, 2019

I will always remember her kindness which was readily apparent from the first moment you met Mrs. Cox and always I will remember her passionate love for her family. Mrs. Cox's smile could light up any room. Hers was a life well lived and she leaves behind a legacy which will echo for generations. Please know our Phillips family is sorry for your loss and we have prayed to God for your comfort and peace.
Sincerely,
Tim Phillips

January 22, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear about Phyllis. I enjoyed getting to know her through our exercise classes when she was down in SC. Phyllis was a very warm, sweet and intelligent friend. I will miss her smile and strong spirit.

Warmest condolences,
Holly Fish

January 15, 2019

I was very sad to hear this news today : Phyllis was always quick with a smile and a kind word. My heart goes out to her loving family . I will Play with my grandchild and practice yoga . She was warm hearted with a Beautiful smile : Her family was truly blessed to have her in their lives . Deepest Sympathies . Claire Campbell

Alan Gruber

January 11, 2019

Phyllis will be sorely missed by so many people. We hope all of you are doing as well as one could hope under the circumstances. She was a real trooper.

Much love,

Al and Helen

January 11, 2019

Phyllis will sorely be missed by so many people and we hope that all of you are doing as well as you can, under the circumstances.

Much love.

Al and Helen

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Anthony (Boomer) Dell

January 10, 2019

Sending deepest condolences and so much love from the whole Dellorfano clan. We remember Phyllis as warm, kind, intelligent, and welcoming. And we remember the whole Cox family as one of our favorite families from growing up together on the South Shore.

Love to all.

Lynn

January 9, 2019

It's never easy to lose a love one. Please find some comfort in God's promise found at John 6: 40 says that we will soon see our love one again.

January 9, 2019

Sending my condolences to the Cox Family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time.

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