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James Fox Obituary
From 1982 to 2010, Mr. Fox served as District Attorney of San Mateo County, also holding a number of leadership roles on local, state, and national levels, including the California and National District Attorneys Associations and the California State Bar. A graduate of Serra High School and the University of San Francisco, Jim was known among friends, family, and peers for his grace under pressure, his dedication to the law, his self-effacing sense of humor, and his lifelong passion for cooking for loved ones, especially in weekly family dinners.
A funeral mass will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at St. Charles Parish in San Carlos, with a reception to follow at the San Mateo County History Museum in Redwood City. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jim's name to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of San Mateo County Catherine Center.
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Gretchen Lott
January 21, 2020
Jim was an active board member for St Vincent De Paul Society. His input was always thoughtful and specific. His love to those less fortunate was evident in his ongoing commitment to restorative justice and all matters related to those most in need of God's mercy. I was so sad to hear of his passing as I just been with him a month earlier at a board meeting. Sending peace to Jim's family and many friends. He will be missed deeply.
Walter Capaccioli
January 21, 2020
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss
January 15, 2020
Dear Bonnie and family,It was with great sadness to read today in the paper about the passing of your beloved Jim.He was such a kind man with a good natured smile that lit up a room.We feel fortunate to have known him.Please know we are keeping you in our prayers and sending you much love.Marcie and Jim Bertram
January 14, 2020
Dear Bonnie, Christine, Tim, and Brian and all the Fox family,
Eileen and I extend our deepest condolences on the passing of Jim.
Jim had an ability to sense what was right and wrong in this world. He had an eye for injustice and so he had the perfect job knowing that by helping others, he was sharing the gift that God had given him. We admired his absence of ego, always unflappable, professional and calm. He allowed us lessor mortals to take credit for his brilliance. I had first hand experience of this and always appreciated his loyality. Upon sharing the sad news I was asked How would you sum up Jim Fox? I said I really can't. He was an extraordinary man who was very ordinary. He was at all times very honest, obliging, happy and easy to get along with. His good friend the late sheriff Brendan Maguire was emphatic telling us that Jim was without doubt the smartest man in the room. He was a hero to all of us. A fellow Irishman! Someone said of all our possessions a friend is the most precious. Jim Fox was precious. A gentleman in every way and we take consolation knowing that the Gates of Heaven were wide open to welcome Jim. May his gracious soul Rest in Peace.
Eileen & Martin Rooney
San Bruno
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