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William Fox Obituary
Pace, FL: Suddenly, November 2, 2013, at the age of 61. Predeceased by his mother and father, Francis E. and Marie Moroney Fox, his grandparents, Francis and Genevieve Fox, and John and Frances Moroney, uncles John (Jack), and William Moroney.
Survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Debra; and two daughters, Debbie Page and Kaly Marie Fox; brothers: Neil (Eileen), Dallas, TX; Gregory (Janice), Salem, SC; Emmett, Rochester, NY; and John (Anna) Rochester, NY; sisters, Mary (Peter) Langworthy, Rochester, NY; Theresa (Mark) Lehman, Brockport, NY; his aunts, Frances Moroney Whited and Josephine Moroney; many nieces & nephews; and a great niece & nephew.
William (Bill) was born in Rochester, NY, attended Sacred Heart Church and Sacred Heart Elementary School, and graduated from Aquinas High School where he was a cross country runner holding the school record for 2 miles at 9:32 for years and recognized by All Greater Rochester (AGR) for Cross Country and Track.
Bill loved his family and friends, and was a gifted carpenter. Bill worked at Westinghouse and General Electric in Florida, and was highly respected by his coworkers.
A memorial service will be held in Pensacola, FL, January 2014.
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Steve Bethune
January 11, 2014
Bill was worried more about my heart health than his own. I worked with Bill 26 years at Westinghouse and 8 years at GE. We were talking at GE just after we got off heading to the car about our heart problems. As much as Bill thought about people, I think he is in a better place.
Tom Maher
January 10, 2014
BIll was my best friend. I along with all that knew and loved him will miss him greatly.Our thoughts and prayers and deepest condolences are with the entire Fox family.
Geoff Fox
January 1, 2014
Debbie, Page, and Kaly,
It has been awhile, but I have cherished memories of the time I got to spend at your home. My love and prayers go to you all.
In His love,
Geoff Fox
Debbie Mallett
January 1, 2014
Debbie and family, I am so sad to hear of your unexpected loss. He was such a ray of sunshine. I loved his sense of humor, energy and enthusiasm.
Wendell Rountree
January 1, 2014
Worked with Bill at Westinghouse such a pleasant man to be around RIP Bill...
Larry-Jacque Posey
January 1, 2014
Debbie we are so sorry for the loss of Bill. He was such a sweet happy man that was so kind to us. Please post/email us when the memorial service is going to be. Will be praying for you and the girls. Love you, Larry and Jacque Posey
Sharon Egee
January 1, 2014
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.
jack bartlett
January 1, 2014
Worked with Bill for 28 years at Westinghouse
Jack Bartlett
Donald Kehoe
January 1, 2014
Such a shame to lose Bill at an early age. He was always pleasant and smiling, fun to be around and hard working, he will be missed.
Lu Kelson
January 1, 2014
Bill, I light this candle in remembrance of you and to honor your life. By lighting this candle, may it bring light to the darkness and bring strength to those in pain. Rest in peace. You will be missed
Holly Maconeghy (Hammond)
December 31, 2013
Always enjoyed working with Bill. He will be greatly missed by all.
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