William Cox Obituary
The memory of William Cox of Pecatonica, Illinois, who passed away on June 10, 2025 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Cox and Mary Helen Cox (McCracken); his brothers, Edward Cox, Jr. and John Cox; and his daughter Elizabeth Cox.
He is survived by: his wife Carol Cox (Nadolny); and his children, William Cox, Jr., Joan Mullins, David Cox, Ann Cox, Kate Neer, Nell Cox, Joseph Bruscato, James Bruscato, Jay Bruscato and Mary Gorsline. He is also survived by his nine sons and daughters-in-law, his 20 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 19th 2025 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Riverside (3910 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, June 20th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Cathedral of St. Peter (1243 N Church St, Rockford, IL 61103). A burial will be held on Friday, June 20th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:15 PM at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery - Winnebago/Rockford (8616 W State Rd, Winnebago, IL 61088).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made either to the Poor Clare Colettine Nuns at the Corpus Christi Monastery in Rockford, Illinois (https://www.rockfordpoorclares.org.) or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org.).
