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ALBANY - Frances K. Cox, 95, passed away peacefully at home, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Fran always felt that 13 was her lucky number. Fran was born in Albany, N.Y., on August 24, 1929, daughter to the late Dominick and Elizabeth Oliveri. Frances was the devoted wife to the late Raymond Cox.
Fran retired from Farm Family Insurance Co., where she was a valued employee for 25 years.
Fran enjoyed traveling to many places, reading, word puzzles, and she loved spending time with family and friends.
Thank you to the staff and friends at Peregrine Crossgate for welcoming her in her final years.
The family would like to give a special thank-you to Fran's devoted caregiver, Dawn.
Frances is survived by her daughters, Linda (David) Gardner, Diane (Timothy) Gilligan, and Jodi (Mark) Stulmaker; grandchildren, David Gardner, Julie (Scott Brannon) Gardner, Joseph (Samantha DeSena) Wolfe, Lisa ( Stephen) Zareski, Lauren (Sean Finnegan) Stulmaker, and Jeffery (Phoebe Peronto) Stulmaker; great-grandchildren, Olivia, Samantha, Sophia, Stephen Zareski, Hannah, Vincent Wolfe, Asher, and Teddy Stulmaker; brother, Joseph Oliveri; nieces, Betti Mead and Annette Carpenter; and her extended family, the Coxes, who were always there for her.
In addition to her husband and parents, Fran was predeceased by her siblings, Anthony, Daniel, Mary, and Anne.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, N.Y., on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with a funeral service to begin at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow the service at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 983 Watervliet Shaker Rd., Albany, N.Y. 12205.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Fran's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105, or The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, N.Y. 12208
To share a memory of Frances or leave a special message for her family, visit Newcomeralbany.com
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Shelly Mance
August 18, 2025
To the family of Frances. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Fran was one of a kind. Straight forward and funny at the same time. We had many nights just talking and laughing. Oh how she loved you all. The nights I worked I would go visit with her. We always had something to talk and share and laugh about. She always told me the Good Lord didn't want her and the devil was afraid of her! Well the Good Lord needed another special Angel. Fly high my friend. You will be missed. Rest in Peace my dear sweet Friend until we meet again
Angela
August 17, 2025
Jodi, Mark, and Family, we are so very sorry for your loss. May happy memories lessen your sadness, in time.
Love, Sam & Angela
Susan Friebel
August 17, 2025
Linda, Diane, Jodi so sorry for the loss of your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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