Posted Nov 9, 2009; 3:57 AM
Fox, Anthony "Tony" J.
"The Walleyes May Now Relax"
Tony Fox, Clintonville, Wis., loving husband, father, and friend, age 57, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer at Appleton Medical Center in Appleton, Wis. He was born Jan. 12, 1952, in Chicago, Ill.; son of John and Antonette (Facenda) Fox. On June 14, 1997, Tony married BilliJo Blank at the Red Mill in Waupaca, Wis. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He also enjoyed playing pool and had been on pool leagues in the Waupaca and Clintonville areas. Tony will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends.
Tony is survived by his wife, BilliJo Fox, Clintonville Wis.; children, Anthony "Chris" (Amanda) Fox, Waupaca, Wis., Thadd Blank, Green Bay, Ada "Missy" (Vito) Brown, Milwaukee, Samantha (John) Buchanan, Waupaca, Shawn (Jessica) Buchanan, Waupaca; granddaughter, Lily Blank, Appleton; brother, Nick Fox, Chicago, Ill.; great-niece and -nephew, Kayla Park and Greg Young, Clintonville, Wis.; sister-in-law, Vicki Blank, Clintonville, Wis.; brothers-in-law, Ron (Elaine) Blank, Racine, Wis,; Willie (Sandy) Blank of Central Point, Oreg.; his dogs, Indy, Pepper and Lady. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Antonette Fox; a son, Floyd "Bud" Buchanan; and a sister.
A Memorial Service will be on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at 3:30 p.m. at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, Wis. Pastor Jim Rademaker will officiate. A visitation will be held on Thursday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Holly Funeral Home. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.
HOLLY FUNERAL HOME
526 S. Main Street
Waupaca, WI 54981
www.hollyfuneralhome.com
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