OLD LYME—James M. Fox, 72, husband of Kathleen (Fallon) Fox, of Old Lyme, passed away Saturday December 21, 2024, peacefully at home. He was one of ten children born in Hartford on May 11, 1952, son of the late Thomas A. and Loretta (Fagan) Fox. Jim recently retired after working many years in the HVAC industry. His favorite place was White Sands Beach in Old Lyme where he loved spending time with his family.
Besides his wife, Jim leaves his son Sean, daughter Heather Olson and her husband Alex, and son Seamus. His grandchildren, Cooper, Madeleine, Jack, and Elin. He will also be remembered by his siblings, Peggy Harding and her husband Chuck, Brian Fox and his wife Jane, Marty Fox and his wife Annie as well as many nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his infant son James M. Fox, Jr. and his beloved sister MaryEllen Fox.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Jim’s life will be held on Monday December 30, 2024 at 11:00 am in St. John Church of St. Padre Pio Parish, 161 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT 06475. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jim’s name may be made to SoundWaters at soundwaters.org. To extend condolences, please visit Farleysullivan.com.