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Darren Fox Obituary
Friends and family may call from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, (September 2, 2017) at the Townsend Wood Funeral Chapel, 201 E. Elm St., Penn Yan, New York 14527, where a memorial service will be held following at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made in Darren's memory to the Jane Conley Memorial Bowling Scholarship.
He was born February 17, 1961 in Penn Yan, the son of the late, Richard E. and Eldeen (Coon) Fox. Darren graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1979 and pitched for the high school baseball team. He attended Tompkins Cortland Community College and worked for Mercury Aircraft in Hammondsport as a shipping manager for 37 years. He was an avid bowler and is a member of the Finger Lakes Bowling Association Hall of Fame. He volunteered to assist with coaching the bowling team when his sons, Daniel and Peter bowled. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially deer hunting. He was a diehard NASCAR, NY Yankees fan and NY Giants fan. Darren was also a member of the Penn Yan Elks Lodge, Penn Yan Moose Club, and the Penn Yan American Legion.
Darren is survived by his wife, Patricia (Corcoran) Fox; sons Daniel Roy (Jinea Restivo) Fox and Peter John Fox; sister, Pamela (Scott) Mashewske; nephews Joshua, Kyle, Thomas, Michael, and Jonathan Mashewske; as well as, several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Julie Fox; paternal grandparents Roy and Helen Fox; step grandmother, Mary Fox; and his maternal grandparents Eldred and Clara Coon.
Friends and family may share memories of Darren at www.townsendwoodfuneralchapel.com.
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Susan Szlosek Swingholm
September 23, 2017
Sorry to hear the sad news.
Jeff Blank
September 8, 2017
I was shocked to hear that Darren passed. I grew up playing Little League, Babe Ruth and High School Baseball with Darren. He threw a great Curveball. I have many fond memories of those years. Sorry for your loss at such a young age. Prayers of comfort got out to the family.
Ralph Wilber
September 3, 2017
So sorry for your loss and at such a young age. I will always remember our "battles" on Monday nights at the bowling alley. Darren was a great bowler and made me want to get better. He'll be missed.
Tina (Winegardner) Christopher
September 2, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Darren was an amazing person.
Thinking of you all and of the memories you have built through the years.
Hoping they will get you through this difficult time.
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Terri Acquilano
September 1, 2017
My heart is when I think of your loss.He's left to soon,to young.My prayer for all of you in the days and weeks to come is that the love and support of family & friends will carry you thru your grief.
Rick Kashmer
September 1, 2017
So sad,worked with Darren many years,always liked talking with him,always ended in a good laugh.He will be missed!!
Alan & Stephanie Bradley
August 31, 2017
Patti, Dan and Pete, Darren was a great man and friend. I always enjoyed listening to him talk about his boys. He was one proud Papa, Patti, Darren often spoke of all you guys have been through and always looked forward to the Glenn every year. I enjoyed working side by side with him at work when I was his assistant manager. He will certainly be missed.
Russell Ingram
August 31, 2017
Patti and family,
Sorry for your loss I remember Darren from school was a great guy.
Janet Coon-Pollock
August 31, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss! All of my childhood memories are ones with him. He was one of the nicest and funniest people I have ever met. I just pray he is with his parents and sister now. Love you!
Grace Payne-Volt
August 31, 2017
Patti, Daniel, Peter and Darren's extended family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you all prayers for peace and comfort.
Darren will be missed by many and the class of '79.
Craig Weaver
August 30, 2017
Patti,Dan and Peter
This has been such a huge shock to us all. Your husband, your father and my best friend has gone beyond. I am disbelief and getting ready for Daniels wedding in October. Wanted to tell some stories about Darren with Daniel, while Darren was standing there laughing and trying to deny some of what I was saying. It wont be the same with out him there. I know he is proud of you Dan and Pete and he loves you so much Patti.
I will be on a flight tomorrow morning to pay my respect to one of the best damn friends, father , husband, not to mention pretty good hunter and a great bowler. We are going to miss you my friend.
My condolences,
Craig Weaver and soon to be Lisa (White) Weaver
Michael & Naomi Gleason
August 30, 2017
Patti, Dan and Pete -
No one can prepare for such a sudden loss. Your husband and father was a great man and will be missed and always remembered by many. Our condolences.
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