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Paul Fox Obituary
He was born in Providence in 1922. He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy, Class of 1941 and Providence College, Class of 1949. He served in The United States Navy during WWII, from 1942 to 1945 in the Pacific. Paul J. Fox worked for the paper industry for many years before he and his wife, Marian Fox, co-founded The P.J. Fox Paper Company in 1957. He was past President and Treasurer and later Chairman of the Board of Directors.
He was also a member of many civic, professional and religious organizations including the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and Sons of Irish Kings. He was a former Commissioner, Secretary and Vice Chairman of the Cranston Redevelopment Agency. He was also a member and past President of the Serra Club and a member of the Rotary Club of Providence. He received the Paul Harris Award from Rotary International in 1987. He was a member of Point Judith Country Club for many years. He was a lifelong communicant and a former Trustee of St. Paul Church.
He leaves six daughters; Mary J. Simas, Catherine E. Fox, Susan M. Hjerpe, Bridget M. Bugbee and Virginia M. Byrnes all of Cranston, Anne M. Stringfellow of Warwick, six sons; Paul J. Fox, Jr., and Michael P. Fox of Cranston, James V. Fox of Jamestown, Kevin J. Fox, John F. Fox and Joseph A. Fox of Warwick, and 40 Grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother William Fox of Florida and three sisters; Jane Brady of East Greenwich, Virginia Garvey and Mary Rock, both of Matunuck, RI. He was the brother of the late H. Raymond Fox, Jr.
The Funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from the Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St., at Park Ave., Cranston, with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Church of Edgewood, One St. Paul Pl., Cranston. Burial will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence, RI. Calling hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the St. Paul School, 1789 Broad St., Cranston, 02905, or VNA of RI Hospice, 622 George Washington Hwy., Lincoln, 02865 would be appreciated.
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Bud Moran
January 28, 2005
Sorry to here about the death of your Dad.I remember how welcome he made me feel when I first joined Rotary. Also how he really enjoyed the bowling league.
Janet Mason
January 27, 2005
I'm very sorry to learn Uncle Paul has died. A godfather who (together with Aunt Marian's help) never forgot my birthday as I was growing up.
He was much fun - the first man I knew with enough confidence to wear a colored shirt (I think it was about 1956)!
He was ill for such a long time, and I'm impressed - very impressed - with how well my cousins cared for him. Thinking of all of you.
Aloha
Andrew Fox
January 26, 2005
PJ Fox family:
Your dad was a great uncle to me and a great person. Always looking out for the children of Edgewood. Always sharing a joke or an encouraging word. Sorry for your loss.
Respectfully,
Andrew, Kacie and Austin Fox
Kath Connell
January 26, 2005
Jimmy and all of the Fox family:
Your father was a good person - so personable, so funny, so willing.
He left a legacy - a great family.
Kath Connell
Fred Drew
January 25, 2005
To the Fox family, So sorry to hear about your father today. He had so much to be proud of. You're in our thoughts and prayers, Fred, Kim, Chris and Jeff Drew.
michael and jessica mccarthy
January 25, 2005
We were sorry to hear of the death of your father, who along with your mother, was one of the nicest and warmest persons with whom we ever came in contact. He will be long remembered.
Edward & Pauline Smith
January 25, 2005
Pauline and I are sorry to hear about the death of Joe's father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Fran Maguire
January 25, 2005
Dear family,
Paul and I attended St Paul's and were close pals. I regret not being able to meet with him over the years. God bless all.
Fran Maguire
Sr. Anne Manion, IHM
January 25, 2005
So sorry to hear of the death of your father. Be assured of my prayers for him and all your family. Sr. Anne Manion, IHM
Mrs. James Ryan
January 24, 2005
With sympathy to all the Fox family on the loss of your dad. Your parents were wonderful neighbors to my late husband's parents on Mooreland Ave. He always spoke highly of them. My own dear aunts, Alice O'Neil and Angela Farrell, who lived in Matunuck loved the Fox family. Be assured of my prayers at this time. Mary Casey Ryan, Va. Beach
Sister Eileen Clinton
January 24, 2005
I am sorry to hear of the death of your father. I remember him and your mother from my days at St. Paul's. Know that you and the entire family will be remembered in my prayers. They were both great people.
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