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Joseph J. Fox III

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Fox III, Joseph J. age 49, of Chicago, devoted son of Ann (nee Patton) and the late Joseph J. Fox Jr., loving brother of John (Celeste) Fox, Mark (Peggy) Fox, Mary Ann Judson, Tom (Barbara), Tim (Katie) and Patty Fox, caring uncle of 18, treasured friend of everyone at Misericordia. Visitation Monday, 3 p.m. until time of Funeral Mass 5:30 p.m., at SS. Faith, Hope & Charity Church, 191 Linden St., Winnetka. Entombment private All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Misericordia, 6300 North Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660-1099. Funeral Info: Donnellan Family Funeral Services, 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 18 to Jun. 20, 2005.

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Eric & Michelle Hugg

July 8, 2005

As a former neighbor of Tim Fox and his family we had the good fortune to meet Joe. He was a truly beautiful person with a good heart and kind soul. It is obvious from this guest book that he brightened the lives of many people. Our sympathies to the Fox Family and all who knew Joseph Fox, for he will be sorely missed.

Kathleen Callahan-Schreiber

July 4, 2005

My deepest sympathies to the entire Fox family. I was truly saddened when I recently heard of Joe's passing, as I worked with him at the Merc for nearly 18 years. During his tenure there, I can't imagine that there was a soul who didn't know him or that he didn't know. He was always at-the-ready with a smile and a kind "hello," who will best be remembered by many for playing Santa Claus each holiday season and personally delivering the CME staff holiday party invitations to one and all. Joe was a special man from a special family and he will be missed by those of us who were fortunate enough to be touched by his light. God bless.

Joe celebrated his birthday at the 2004 Best Buddies Leadeership Conference (July 25, 2004) in Indiana University, Blooomington, Ind. (Photo by Francis Yu, BBHK)

June 27, 2005

Joe shared his experience of Citizen Buddies in the Best Buddies Leadership Conference at July 25, 2004 Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind. (Photo by Francis Yu, BBHK)

June 27, 2005

Francis YU

June 27, 2005

To Joseph J. Fox III Family,



I met Joe at last Best Buddies Leadership Conference 2004 at Indiana. He impressed with his joys and smiles on his face.

Jerry Ragusa

June 27, 2005

To the Fox Family,

I would like to send my condolences on Joey’s passing. I am sure Mr. Fox and Joey are up there right now getting ready to blow of the fire crackers that they set off each 4th of July just before the 4th of July golf tournament at NSCC.

(JR)

Daniel Thompson

June 25, 2005

Joe was a great guy. I got to meet him at a Best Buddies Leadership cof in Texas and he was so cool and all. I'm glad I got to know Joe .

Martha Maggiore

June 23, 2005

To the Fox Family:

Ever since my sister moved into Misericordia 7 years ago, I have known Joe. He was such a wonderful guy who always had something kind to say and a smile to share. I'm terribly sad to think we will not see his cheerful face at "Mis" anymore. I will keep you in my prayers. God's blessings.

Martha Maggiore

Sister of Margi Martin

ray klebba

June 20, 2005

Joey,I remember fondly the days I

bowled with you and your brothers.

You were one of the finest people I

have ever known, and your sunny, friendly disposition will remain an

inspiration to me. Ray

Tom & Peggy Doherty

June 20, 2005

To the entire Fox Family,



Our condolences on Joe's passing. Joe was able to bring a smile to everyone he met. He treated the staff at NSCC as if we were family and I'll always remember the golf pants he wore in honor of his father. Joe was a true gentleman in every sense of the word.

Sam Chapman

June 20, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Fox family. I can only say Joey was the type of person that made me a better person just because I was so fortunate to have met him and all of his family.



Joey always kept things honest and the world needs more of those individuals today to be roll models. In his own way Joey was a roll model and I will truely miss him.



I know right now Joey can't wait to tee it up with Big Joe next Saturday and re-start that Saturday Tradition.



God Bless;



Sam Chapman

Justin Haskell

June 20, 2005

What an example of charity! Joe Fox cared for every person he met. He made you feel as if you were his best friend. He brought a smile to my face every time I talked to him. I enjoyed eating breakfast with him last year in Indiana at our Best Buddies Leadership Conference. The world definitely needs more people like Joe Fox!

Anthony Shriver, Joe Fox, and David Quilleon celebrate Best Buddies at the Leadership Conference in Houston, TX.

David Quilleon

June 20, 2005

Joe will best be remembered for his love of life. He had such a wonderful personality and he was an amazing friend and dedicated employee.

My deepest sympathies go out to the entire Fox family and all of the people who had the opportunity to love and know the incredible, one and only, Joe Fox.

Sincerely,

Shawne Schillaci

June 20, 2005

Our deepest sympathies to the Fox family. Andy and I both had the pleasure of working with Joe on the Merc floor for many years,he was always so happy to get up everyday and be at work no matter what. Joe looked at the best side of everything and had a way of making people realize that what they thought was a big problem really wasn't one at all. He will be missed by everyone.

You are in are thoughts and prayers.



Andy and Shawne Schillaci and Family

Bill Maurer

June 20, 2005

Joe has been a great friend and co-worker for the last 4 years. He was always quick with a joke and a smile, and his enthusiasm was infectious. He will be missed, but never forgotten.

Craig Welton

June 20, 2005

My deepest sympathies go out to Joe's family and loved ones. I had the pleasure of getting to know Joe through his work with Best Buddies. He was always quick with a joke or a fun fact to get everyone around him in a good mood. He was a pleasure to be around and will surely be missed.

Ronald Burton

June 20, 2005

Joe will be deeply missed. I had the honor of knowing him for the last 16 years while working at the CME and he was one in a million.

Elizabeth Lasker

June 20, 2005

It was an honor to know Joe and a pleasure to see him every year at our conferences. He always knew how to make me smile. He will surely be missed.

Maria Rizzi

June 20, 2005

I also met Joe through Best Buddies. As a member of the advisory board he made me like I was part of the Best Buddies family - recognizing me when I would call the office, finding out what he could do to help during our events and always having a smile and positive attitude. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Sara Roberts

June 19, 2005

More than 5 years ago I came to know Joe through Best Buddies. His energy and enthusiasm for life and his work was contagious. Each July I looked forward to seeing Joe and celebrating our birthdays together at the annual conference with many of our BB friends. He will sincerely be missed, but his inspirational spirit will be with me and my family always.

Dorota Dabrowski

June 18, 2005

My deepest sympathies. Joe made coming into work at Best Buddies such a joy. Always happy, eager and positive. He will be greatly missed.

DEBBIE RUMPH

June 18, 2005

I HAVE WORKED AT THE CME FOR 30YRS AND KNEW JOEY FOR MOST OF THEM. I COULD ALWAYS COUNT ON HIM FOR A HUG ON DAYS WHEN I NEEDED THEM AND DAYS I DIDN'T. I AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO KNEW HIM.

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