Michael J. Cox, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at Melrose Wakefield Hospital.
Michael was born and raised in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Michael met his soulmate and wife of 44 years, Loretta, as a young adult and together, they were a force to be reckoned with. When their son “Mikey” was born, Michael embraced the role of being a father. As a family, they enjoyed their life - going on many vacations and adventures together. The true joy of his life was being a grandfather to Tina. He enjoyed any time they had together. Some of Tina’s fondest memories include “trying” to make Nonni’s meatballs, camping in New Hampshire and watching movies. Michael was the source of entertainment in any room that he walked into. He always had a comical story to tell or memory to share, spreading laughter that will continue on in his memory.
He was the beloved husband of the late Loretta (Chiarenza) Cox, father of the late Michael Cox, and devoted “Papa” to Tina Cox of Woburn. He was the son of the late Marie Cox and was the cherished brother-in-law to MaryAnn (Chiarenza) Grady and her husband Louis of Leominster, the late Joseph A. Chiarenza and his wife Geraldine of Medford, and Anthony M. Chiarenza and his wife Katherine of Medford. Michael will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and life-long friends.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Tuesday, June 13 from 4-8pm and again on Wednesday at 10am followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, Medford at 11am. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.