NOREEN J. FOX (née Christie) age 76, devoted wife for 45 years of late husband Charles “Charlie” Fox; cherished mother of Charles Jr. “Chad”, Ret. U.S.A.F., Heather M. Fox (husband Aaron Bernardo), and Hillary M. Fox (husband Matthew Daily); loving grandmother “GG” of Sydney Daily and twins Kherington and Greenleigh Fox-Daily; beloved daughter of the late Marie (née Slye) and Thomas Christie; dearest sister to Thomas Christie Jr. (wife Sandra) and Sharon Christie; loving sister-in-law of the late Andrew Beets, Conrad Fox, Delores Wenrich, and Joann Smisek; daughter-in-law of the late Helen and Conrad Fox; dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend of many; and adored by her loyal grand dogs Autumn, Piper and Sammy.
An Army brat born on July 28, 1946, her extensive world travels started with her early school years in Giessen, Germany, junior high at St. Thomas Aquinas in Chicago, high school in Orleans, France, and college at the University of Maryland in Munich. There, she met her future husband and life partner Charlie Fox, and they were married in 1968 at St. Cletus Catholic Church in La Grange, Illinois. Later on, she and Charlie were active parishioners at St. Louis Church in Cleveland Heights as well as a leadership couple within Marriage Encounter, where they forged lifetime friendships.
Noreen chose to raise her family in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and had a 30-year career at Cleveland Heights City Hall. She started as a housing consultant, working diligently to maintain fair housing practices and racial integration in the city, and retired as the city’s public relations coordinator, writing press releases, proclamations, and speeches. She designed and created the city’s first website and was the founding editor of Focus Magazine that is currently delivered monthly to all Cleveland Heights residents.
Noreen had a passion for the arts & travel. She cherished the trip to Paris with her beloved Charlie. She traveled with her friends and family (Italy, France, Monaco, Aruba, Christmas Markets in Germany & Amsterdam and cruising the Caribbean among her favorites), joined the Terrace Garden Club, volunteered at Christ Child Society, and opened a booth at Antiques and Uniques antique mall. She will be remembered for her creative eye for beauty, her award-winning table settings, her deep love for her children, grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, and her boundless generosity, thoughtfulness, and meticulous attention to detail. Noreen loved her friends dearly and they were an important part of her life. Noreen especially enjoyed her late night Five Crowns and Rummikub gatherings with friends.
Noreen was a woman of integrity, honor and compassion whose memory will be cherished forever. Her selflessness, and many acts of kindness defined her character. Pancreatic Cancer took both Noreen and her late husband, Charlie, way too soon and too fast. Contributions may be made to the family HERE; a fund will be established in Noreen & Charlie Fox’s memory to fund familial pancreatic cancer research.
Cremation by DeJohn Crematory. Relatives and friends are invited to meet for the Mass of Christian Burial Friday, January 20, 2023 at 10 AM at St. Ann Catholic Church of Communion of Saints Parish, 2175 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Hts. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Noreen at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just east of Green Rd.) THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 from 3-5 and 6-8 PM.
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Liane Herman
I’m so sorry to hear the passing of your Mom, she was such a warm, beautiful soul and I’m so glad I had the opportunity to meet her. She will be dearly missed.
With our deepest condolences and love,
Liane, Cole and Logan Herman
Diana Beliski
Mothers never truly leave us. You need only look in your heart and she’ll be there. Our thoughts are with you. Diana & Joe Beliski
Maureen Malave
Dear Heather, Chad, and Hillary,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am glad you have each other, as well as a strong supportive community of family and friends around you. Your mom and dad were both strong and wonderful members of the Cleveland Heights community. God bless you.
Mary Jane Miller
I am so incredibly sad about Noreen’s death! She was an amazing woman I met at Showcase Resale, Christ Child Society. She worked very hard and was always so pleasant. My sympathy to her family.
Christine Watercutter
Prayers to the family. As a young girl my Aunt Joann had the best looking younger brother, Terry aka Charlie. He met and married the love of his life our dear sweet Norden. Hugs to all
Kathleen Beharry
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I was blessed to have known her. The world has lost a gem. My deepest heartfelt condolences, Kathleen Beharry.
Evy Daniell & Mike Andrews
Please accept our deepest condolences . Noreen was a lovely girl when we knew her in Orléans. We grieve with friends and family. We’re so very sorry to hear of your loss.
Patti Timm Price
I was so saddened when I first read about your mothers passing. We shared a few classes at Orleans,OHS. She was very popular, and always so kind. We reconnected on Facebook. I never knew how accomplished she was.She will be missed, for sure.
My thoughts and prayers are with you her family during this very difficult time.
Cheri Janoski Moore
Condolences to the family. She is fondly remembered from high school days in Orleans.
Katrin Koops
Mrs Fox was very dear to me. I stayed with the fox family for four months in 1988 as an exchange student and have remained connected ever since. I have known Mrs Fox as a very strong, kind, beautiful and supportive woman, as a great mother and wife and a vivid Christian. I loved her laugh! She had a heart of gold. I know, how she loved her grandchildren. Dear Mrs Fox, rest in peace and celebrate with your beloved Mr Fox in heaven.
Sunny (Dawna Sunninghill)
It’s clear Noreen lead an exemplary life, may we Bless her Soul on it’s Journey. Wishing Peace Beyond All Understanding to Chad and All Family
Mary J Magsby
So sorry for your loss. It is hard to accept. One day we are posting on Facebook and the next we are gone.
Christie Popejoy
Cousin Noreen I can’t believe your gone . Your beautiful soul and perfect smile will be missed by so many .I am so sad my heart hurts for Heather Hilary and Chad … I love you Cousin Until we meet again …
Connie
I loved aunt Noreen the 1st time I met her.i thought when I was 7 that my uncle brought home my own Disney princess. She touched so many people’s lives.chad Heather and Hillary and her grandchildren r so blessed the love u have will stay with u in ur heart..always and forever
Tanya Grime
Heather,
Our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow following the loss of your mother. I would like to wish you comfort during this difficult time, and my deepest sympathies go to you and your family.
Your Lifelearn family
Sylvia McAlinden Pandi
Hillary and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She was a lovely lady that always had time for all the girls running in and out of her beautiful CH home. I hope your heart finds peace.
Joey and Vicky
We’re so sorry for your loss. I hope you are able to celebrate all of the happy memories of your mum and cherish her life. Wishing you strength during this difficult time.
Faye Jones
Noreen symbolized love, joy, and life. She may not be with us in a physical sense, but her impact on all of us will fuel our passion to continue to fight for life through research and science. We love her and all of you. Your entire family will remain in our prayers. The Joneses.
Rita Waldorf
My prayers to all of the family. Noreen was a well loved woman and friend.
God Bless you all.
The Joneses
Noreen symbolized love, joy, and life. She may not be with us in a physical sense, but her impact on all of us will fuel our passion to continue to fight for life through research and science. We love her and all of you. Your entire family will remain in our prayers. The Joneses.
Charlotte Kenski
Noreen will be so missed….she’s with her love now…the pictures were gorgeous….