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Brian Cox Obituary
Long Valley - Brian E. Cox of Long Valley passed away Sunday May 9, 2021 at home.
He was 79.
Born on March 12, 1942 in Queens NY to the late James and the late Marion Cox, Brian was an Army Reserve Veteran.
Prior to his retirement, he was a national sales manager with White Office Systems in Kenilworth. Prior to this he was the General Partner of Modular Business and Security Systems, New York, NY.
Brian was a member of the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus Our Lady of the Mountain Chapter.
An avid Yankees and Jets fan, he enjoyed folk, 50's and 60's music, his cat "Sparky" and traveling to Florida and Ireland.
Beloved husband for 29 years of Kathleen M. (Foynes) Cox. Devoted father of Brian E. Cox, Jr. and Barbara J. Lyle (Ethan). Loving grandfather of Alyssa, Tyler, Braydon, Courtney, Meghan and Lauren. Dear brother of James Cox, Kathleen Kaiser and Nancy O'Donnell. He is predeceased by his brother, Gerard Cox and his first wife, Gilda Cox.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Brian's Life Celebration on Wednesday May 12 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at the William J. Leber Funeral Home, 15 Furnace Road, Chester (908-879-3090).
A Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday May 13 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Mountain RC Church, Long Valley.
Brian will be laid to rest following mass in Our Lady of the Mountain Cemetery, Long Valley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or to an animal rescue of a person's choice.
For further information and to share a fond memory please visit www.leberfuneralhome.com.
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Al
May 3, 2025
Brian you were not just my brother-in-law you were my friend your memory has never left me and all the good times and laughs that we had I miss you to this very day. Al
Marc Frederick
May 12, 2021
My deepest condolences to Barb, Brian, and the entire family. May you find peace and strength during this difficult time. God Bless.
Greg & Eileen O'Gorman
May 12, 2021
Sharing in your sorrow as we remember dear Brian
Al DiCara
May 11, 2021
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.
Murphy, McGovern and Owens families
May 11, 2021
Thoughts of Brian bring back happy memories of his visits to Butlersbridge, fun and laughter were always around wherever he was, thinking of Kathleen, Barbara, Brian and all his grandchildren at this sad time you are always in our thoughts and prayers xxxx
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