Obituary for Peter M. "Pete" Fox Sr.
Peter M. Fox “Pete” passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on February 9, 2023. He was born on December 2, 1940, in West Reading, PA. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Renee, and his four children: Peter Fox, Jr., Dr. Jennifer Reinhart (David), Michele Padovani, and Dr. Becky Fox. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Peter was predeceased by his first wife, Dolores Fox, and his son, Scott Szymanski.
Pete was a “small town” guy, influenced by his Pennsylvania Dutch and Berks County ipbringing. He was friendly to everyone, loyal, humorous, and the rock of the family. His pure love for others was evident as a son, husband, father, friend, family member, and to everyone he encountered. He wanted nothing more than to see everyone happy.
Peter graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 1958 and was a member of the reunion committee ever since. While working for the Metropolitan Edison Company as a lineman and later in management, he lived in Exeter Township, PA, and then in Wyomissing, PA. Pete was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Chandler Lodge No. 227 and later with the Evergreen Lodge No.153.
Pete loved being on the water, whether canoeing at Blue Marsh Lake or on his boat in the Assawoman Bay in Maryland. After moving to Ocean Pines, MD, he earned his Captain’s License and became active in the Ocean City Power Squadron, creating their first website and serving in many capacities, including Commander in 2001. He remained on their Executive Committee until his passing.
Pete enjoyed learning and teaching others. When his children entered college, so did Pete! He earned a bachelor’s degree from Alvernia College in 1995. He went on to teach computer classes for senior citizens at Wor-Wic Community College. He supported the community by volunteering for the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department, assisting with boater safety checks, and as a poll worker on election day.
Anyone who met Pete would describe him as a kind, caring person with a great sense of humor. He told jokes in a way that always left you wondering if what he was saying was true, especially when he claimed to be Amish. Pete loved playing games and was good natured about beating everyone he played with! He enjoyed going out to breakfast, whether that was with his kids before school, or with the ROMEO group on Wednesday mornings.
A celebration of life will be held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, 11021 Worcester Highway, Berlin,MD, on March 11, 2023, at noon. A reception will follow.
Interment will take place on March 17 at 11:45 am at the Laureldale Cemetery, 4631 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA, with a service led by the Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania, Chandler Lodge 227.
Pete was a “small town” guy, influenced by his Pennsylvania Dutch and Berks County ipbringing. He was friendly to everyone, loyal, humorous, and the rock of the family. His pure love for others was evident as a son, husband, father, friend, family member, and to everyone he encountered. He wanted nothing more than to see everyone happy.
Peter graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 1958 and was a member of the reunion committee ever since. While working for the Metropolitan Edison Company as a lineman and later in management, he lived in Exeter Township, PA, and then in Wyomissing, PA. Pete was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Chandler Lodge No. 227 and later with the Evergreen Lodge No.153.
Pete loved being on the water, whether canoeing at Blue Marsh Lake or on his boat in the Assawoman Bay in Maryland. After moving to Ocean Pines, MD, he earned his Captain’s License and became active in the Ocean City Power Squadron, creating their first website and serving in many capacities, including Commander in 2001. He remained on their Executive Committee until his passing.
Pete enjoyed learning and teaching others. When his children entered college, so did Pete! He earned a bachelor’s degree from Alvernia College in 1995. He went on to teach computer classes for senior citizens at Wor-Wic Community College. He supported the community by volunteering for the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department, assisting with boater safety checks, and as a poll worker on election day.
Anyone who met Pete would describe him as a kind, caring person with a great sense of humor. He told jokes in a way that always left you wondering if what he was saying was true, especially when he claimed to be Amish. Pete loved playing games and was good natured about beating everyone he played with! He enjoyed going out to breakfast, whether that was with his kids before school, or with the ROMEO group on Wednesday mornings.
A celebration of life will be held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, 11021 Worcester Highway, Berlin,MD, on March 11, 2023, at noon. A reception will follow.
Interment will take place on March 17 at 11:45 am at the Laureldale Cemetery, 4631 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA, with a service led by the Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania, Chandler Lodge 227.