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Annette Cox Obituary

Cox - Annette (nee

Gambalesta), on December 14, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. Recently residing in N. Merrick/

Wantagh. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Cox, II. Devoted

mother of Thomas J. Cox, III (Celeste), and Beth Mahoney (James). Loving grandmother of Thomas, IV (Kara), Danielle

(Chris), Amanda, Joseph

(Julianne), Tyler, Kelly (Owen),

and Ryan. Proud great-grandmother of Grace, Thomas, V, and Marin. Loving sister of Anne Kearns and the late

Elvira Poppe and Georgina Hughes. Adored by many nieces and nephews. Friend to many. Family will receive visitors Wednesday, 2 pm â€" 8 pm, at the Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Homes, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N SS Pkwy.), Wantagh, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, 10 am, at St. Frances de Chantal R.C. Church. Interment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery.

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Published by Newsday from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2025.

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Charles J. O'Shea - Wantagh

603 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793

Dec

18

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Frances De Chantal Church

1309 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793

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Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Homes, Inc. - Wantagh

603 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793

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