John Patrick Fox died peacefully at home on Thursday, May 27, 2021 following a long and courageous battle with dementia.

John was born in The Bronx, New York to Ann and James Fox. He attended Saint Anselem Grammar School and Cardinal Hayes High School; and graduated from Fordham University which is where he also received a Master's Degree in Business Administration. It was at this time he also served as a proud member of the Army Reserve.

Following graduation, John worked for General Motors and then New Jersey Bell which became Verizon. He retired from there as a Finance Director.

John was inspired with his love for all things Irish from his childhood summer trips to Ireland, the birthplace of his parents. He enjoyed marching in the annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade in New York City with his wife, daughter, son in law, grandchildren and beloved cousins, Henry and Barbara Stoehr, and their family.

He was an avid fan of the N.Y. Knicks and Yankees, and loved listening to the Beatles.  Above all, what John loved was his family. Along with his devoted wife, Diane, he enjoyed watching their grandchildren John Ryan and Charlotte in their sporting events as their biggest fan. John will be remembered for his kindness and generosity with his time in helping family and friends.

John was incredibly proud of his daughter Amanda.  It gave him great pleasure to see his daughter thrive as a wife, mother and teacher.  She was his pride and joy. He thought of Amanda's husband Ryan as a son, whom he loved and respected.

John is predeceased by his parents, James and Ann; and brother, James.

Surviving are his loving wife of 49 years, Diane Dalton Fox; daughter and son in law, Amanda and Ryan Renzi; and grandchildren, John Ryan and Charlotte.  Also, his sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, neighbors and many friends.

Visitation will be at Costello-Greiner Funeral Home (costello-greiner.com), 44 Green Street, Woodbridge on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The Funeral mass will be held at Saint John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, 420 Inman Ave., Colonia on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Saint Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in John's name to The Dementia Society of America (dementiasociety.org), P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA. 18901.