Ronald J.

Ronald J. Fox, age 75, of Philadelphia, PA died Wednesday morning, February 24, 2010 at the Delaware Valley Veterans Home, Philadelphia, PA. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Frank F. and Violet (Fields) Fox. Mr. Fox was a 1953 graduate of the Lower Merion High School. He was a member of the high school's crew team that won the National School Boys Regatta in 1952. A veteran, he served for the U.S. Navy and was a First Class Communication Technician during the Korean War. He served as a Naval Reservist for three years. He worked in the Steel Industry for over 36 years including the family owned business, Fox Steel Corporation, before retiring. Mr. Fox was a member of the Philadelphia Rowing Program for the Disabled, and the Soaring of America Veteran Glider Club for the Disabled. He volunteered with the Amp-Peer program of Magee Rehabilitation Hospital. Mr. Fox was a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles Fan, and enjoyed golf and flying. He was a champion rower and could be found rowing on the Schuylkill River since his early teens. Mr. Fox is survived by three children; Ronald J. (Darlene) Fox, Jr, of Lancaster, PA, Cynthia Y. Fox, of Boyertown, PA, Christina L. Frankhouser, of Lansdale, PA, four brothers and sisters; Jackie (William) Johnston, of Lillian Alabama, Frank (Kay) Fox, of Fairfield Blade, Tennessee, Leon Fox, of Warminster, PA, Robert (Anita)Fox, of Clayton, Delaware, seven grandchildren; Rachel Frankhouser, Jocelyn Fox, Ronald Fox, III, Gabrielle Fox, Shawna Bergen, Tyler Bergen, Bridget Bergen. Mr. Fox was pre-deceased by one brother; Bruce Fox, and step-brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at the Cattermole -Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford, PA on Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Officiating will be the Rev. Timothy M. Judge. Burial will be in the Limerick Garden of Memories, Limerick, PA. Friends will be received from 9:30 - 10:30 AM Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in his name to the Delaware Valley Veterans Home, 2701 Southampton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154. Condolences may be made on-line at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.

Ronald J.

January 15, 1935 - February 24, 2010