Richard J. Fox

Richard J. Fox, 86
1939 - 2026
Nahant - Richard J. "Dick" Fox, age 86, a longtime resident of Nahant, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026. He was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, on June 11, 1939, to the late Leslie and Harriet (Wennerberg) Fox.
He is survived by his wife, Mayra; his daughters, Jennifer (Robert) Dolan of Hinsdale, IL, Nancy Fox of Arlington, VA and Nahant, Anna Fox of Nahant, and Anita Herbert of Shallowater, TX; his stepdaughters and stepson, Cheryl (James) Treacy of North Andover, the late Daniel Carey, and Lisa (Terry) Romano of Danvers; and his grandchildren, Catherine Dolan, Rebecca Dolan, and Richard Dolan, all of Hinsdale, IL. He was the uncle of James (Jean) Holmes of Hillsborough, NH, Sharon (Christopher) Holmes of Derry, NH, and Richard Holmes (the late Kathy) of Derry, NH.
He was predeceased by his sister, Carol Holmes of Derry, NH, his brother, Lee Fox of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Nahant and his former wife Mary Fox of Nahant, his niece, Lori Holmes of Derry, NH.
Dick attended Nahant schools and graduated from Lynn English High School in 1958. He completed coursework at Boston University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. A successful entrepreneur, he founded several businesses, including Fox Furniture in Lynn and Fox Fire & Water Restoration in Peabody. He also served as a board member of the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification and was very active in the Lynn Lions Club, where he was a past president.
Growing up in Nahant, Dick participated in local sports and drama programs. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with friends at Kelley Green's. He especially loved cooking for his family, particularly during holidays and summer barbecues.
Dick was instrumental in starting the Nahant Softball League and proudly sponsored both men's and women's teams. He was most proud when his women's team won their first league championship.
Service Information: Services will be held at Solimine Funeral Home, 67 Ocean Street (Rt 1A) on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, a service will be held in the funeral home at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Nahant. Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life immediately following at the Knights of Columbus 17 Relay Yard, Nahant, MA 01908.
The family kindly requests in lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970.