Raymond J. Cox Jr.

November 22, 1965 - March 17, 2017

Raymond J. Cox, Jr., age 51, of Seymour, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Friday, March 17, 2017. He entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family. Ray's love of everything outdoors was well known. A rod or a rifle in his hand made him a happy guy. He was an avid Jeff Gordon, NASCAR, Patriots and Red Sox fan. Ironically, he passed away on one of his favorite holidays, St. Patrick's Day. Ray's love of cooking was evident in the hundreds of pounds of corned beef and cabbage he prepared for avid fans at the former Dewey's Pub in Seymour every year. Ray is survived by his devoted girlfriend Marianne Brunner of Seymour, his father Raymond J. Cox, Sr. of Seymour, his brothers Tony Cox (Kim) of Seymour, Daniel Cox (Christina) of Seymour, Richard Cox (Lisa) of Spring Hill, FL. and his niece Amber Stevens of Jacksonville, FL. He is also survived by stepson Christopher Brunner, stepdaughter Amanda Brunner, granddaughter Skylar, cousins Lisa Finch, Joseph and Stacy Cappellieri and Robert, Harold and Debbie Russell. Ray was predeceased by his mother Faith Cox and wife Michelle Cox. Friends and relatives can pay respects at the Miller-Ward Funeral Home, 260 Bank St. (RT 67, across from Klarides Village), Seymour on Friday, March 24, 2017 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. A Memorial Funeral Service in Celebration of Ray's Life will follow at 7:00 pm. Interment will take place in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Miller-Ward Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.