William C. Fox Jr.

November 25, 1928 - March 1, 2022

William C. Fox, Jr., 93, passed away March 1, 2022 at home. Born and educated in Albany, he was the son of the late William and Anne (Bensinger) Fox, Sr. Bill worked in the family business William C. Fox Bait and Tackle for many years. He was a US Army Veteran of the Korean conflict and upon his return from the service, worked at Schaefer Brewery for 20 years. He later worked for Albany County in the waste water treatment plant for 16 years. He was a Communicant of the former St. John-St. Ann’s Church. Bill enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Bethlehem Elks for over 40 years and a life-long member of the Bucci McTague American Legion Post #1530. Bill is survived by his siblings Thomas (late Jane) Fox, Marcia (Wayne) Spaulding, and Linda Fox; his sister-in-law Antoinette Fox; also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Leonard Fox, John (Verna) Fox, and sisters Helen (James T.) Curry and Mary Frances “Nancy” (Jack) Lansing. Bill’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 11am in St. Francis of Assisi Parish, South End site (formerly St. John-St. Ann’s Church), Fourth Ave. and Franklin St. Relatives and friends are invited and may also visit with his family at the Church prior to the Mass from 10-11 am. Inurnment will follow the Mass in Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery, Glenmont. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send donations to the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Ave. Albany, NY 12208.