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Evelyn Cox Obituary
Evelyn Gallagher Cox, 96, formerly of Chenango Bridge, died Friday September 29, 2017 at Good Shepherd Fairview Home. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years John R. "Coxie" Cox, her brothers and sister-in-law John and Eileen Gallagher, William "Pete" Gallagher; her sister and brother-in-law Marjorie and Jerry Hughes. She is survived by her children Kathleen and William Tyler, Philip and Marsha Cox, Mary Ellen and Kenneth Burley, David and Janet Cox, Denis and Keri Cox; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; her sister-in-law Josephine Gallagher; several nieces and nephews. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Hillcrest and was a retired secretary at Seton Catholic Central High School. The family wishes to thank the staff at Good Shepherd Fairview Home for the quality care given to Evelyn. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Chenango Street, Hillcrest, Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in her name may be made to the L.P. Gallagher Family Foundation (Scholarship Program for Catholic Education), C/O Seton Catholic Central High School, 70 Seminary Avenue, Binghamton, NY 13905.
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Alison Kaar
October 3, 2017
Whoops, typo! Mrs. COX.... I typed in the wrong name and can't edit! I'm still very sorry, and I still have the fondest memories of your mom.... I'm just not careful enough. I'm sorry!
Alison Bailey Kaar
October 3, 2017
Dear Kathy, Myrnie, Phil, David and Denny-- my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother. Mrs. Knox and Coxie were two pillars of the neighborhood-- sweet, lovable people who helped make my childhood a safe and happy place. Their warmth and friendliness set a tone for our block in Chenango Bridge... the Bailey kids loved them the way little children love aunties and uncles. Please accept a long-distance hug, on the loss of a dear lady.
Michael Phillips
October 3, 2017
To Dave & Jan, and all the friends and family of Mrs. Cox,
My deepest condolences to you.
Dave, your mom had a magnificently warm and open heart. She welcomed me and other boys coming of age into her home, despite knowing from experience that mischief could erupt at any time. This is not to say of course that she didn't run a tight ship, simply throwing a glance or word to correct straying behavior). Whatever the course it was always done with unmistakeable love.
Mrs Cox and Coxie created a fun home to visita place to feel support and refuge when needed. Always curious about the lives and thoughts of everyone who entered her sphere, your mom made us feel grounded, but somehow more buoyant when we left.
Writing this, thinking of your mom, has put a very large smile of remembrance and gratitude on my face.
Mrs Cox filled the world with love and truly left it a better place.
Kathleen Hall
October 2, 2017
Kristen and Kathy and the Cox - Gallagher family! I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your grandmother, mother and loved one, respectively. I only met Evelyn Cox once at one of your GPA reunions that you so graciously welcomed me to attend as your guest. I knew immediately what a profound legacy she created in living her life with humor, love, strength, and grace. Those qualities emanate profoundly and truly lives on in each of you. She was a terrific role model and human being. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and comfort you all!
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October 2, 2017
Oh what a great lady! My first job out of high school was her assistant at CCHS! She was definitely my work mother. Always with a smile, even tempered and willing to help anyone. She and my dad (George Kelly) were the opening staff there.
My deepest sympathy to all the Cox Family. Your parents were both wonderful people.
Fondly
Mary Kelly Zemski
Mary Kelly Zemski
October 2, 2017
Oh what a great Lady! I worked with Evie at CCHS. It was my first job and I was her assistant. She was always willing to help anyone anytime. She took me under her wing and was definitely my work mother. She and my dad (George Kelly) were some of the people who opened the school together.
My sympathies to all the Cox family on your loss of a very special lady! RIP Evie!
Fondly
Mary Kelly Zemski
Catherine Farrell
October 2, 2017
Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you! Such a wonderful lady!
Rosie Contro Whitford
October 2, 2017
Denny and family, so sorry your mom is gone. Peace be with you all.
Dick Paden
October 2, 2017
To the Cox Family:
It is so true that your Mom warmed the hearts of the students at Catholic Central by reassuring them that everything would be fine. I will always
be grateful for the help she gave me during my years at CC and always with a smile.
"Look at God, looking at you. And smiling"
-Anthony de Mello, S. J.
Libby Gallagher
October 1, 2017
My earliest memories of aunt ev were from bampa's house. Always caring. Always soft spoken and kind. At CCHS she was the friendliest and most welcoming person behind the counter, fixing problems and making every student feel like everything was going to be okay, no matter how much trouble they had gotten themselves into. My thoughts and prayers to all my cox cousins.
Maryjo Murphy
October 1, 2017
Dave, Jan and family, you all are in my thoughts, my heart and my prayers.
Maureen Burley
October 1, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to the Cox family. Evelyn was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and friend. We will all miss her.
With deepest sympathy,
Maureen Burley
Kara Cartwright
October 1, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Mamie was always so sweet and kind. Blessed to have known her and happy she is reunited with Coxie
October 1, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to the Cox family. She was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and friend. We will all miss her. With deepest, sympathy.
Maureen Burley
Jeanmarie Fox Rivera
October 1, 2017
So sorry for your loss Mary Ellen and Kenny.
Tracie Murdock
October 1, 2017
Evelyn was the sweetest woman I have ever had the privilege to care for. She always had a smile, never a cross word for anyone. She was the favorite of so many at Good Shepherd!! We were blessed to have her! Our loss.. heaven's gain! God be with you all in this difficult time.
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