Obituary of Robert Cox

Robert B. Cox, Sr. "Bob" Age 67. Suddenly Thursday, November 20, 2014 at MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island following complications arising from surgery with his loving family by his side. Born in Joliet, grew up in Lockport and a lifelong Joliet area resident. A graduate of St. Dennis Grade School and Lockport Central High School, Class of 1965. A decorated U.S. Marine Corp Vietnam veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart. Former owner and operator of Cox Masonary. Recently retired from Will County Land Use Department as a building inspector. A former member of Lockport VFW Post #5788 and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). A member of American Legion Post #1080. Preceded by his parents Leonard and Eloise (nee Green) Cox; two sisters, Edith Kobe and Sharon Waxweiler. Survived by his loving wife, Michelle (nee Gallo) Cox of Joliet; two sons, Robert (Cassie) Cox, Jr. of Plainfield and Ryan (Aliyah) Cox of Joliet; one daughter, Stephanie (Robert) Rosado of Joliet; two stepdaughters, Jana (Earl) Clark of Joliet and Stephanie (David) Dolnak of Minooka; one brother, Leonard (Peggy) Cox of Joliet; one brother-in-law, James Waxweiler of Crest Hill; 15 grandchildren, Casey, Morgan, Luke, Brady, Natalie, Abby, Lily, Emmy, Kaly, Makenna, Britton, Ben, Leah, Zachary and Brandon; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, his many friends including his Lockport breakfast friends, and his faithful canine companion, Mike. Funeral Services for Robert Cox will be Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 9:45 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to the Church of St. Anthony for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to the Morning Star Mission would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday, 3-7 p.m. at the funeral home. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com