Past Commodore of MC Sailing Association 2003-4
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William O’Brien Fox, age 48, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away too soon on July 18th, 2023 from a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Fox and sister-in-law, Brooke Blake. Brien is survived by his loving wife Tiffany, his three cherished sons; Liam, Blake and Finny; father, Happy Fox; sister, Lisa (George) Latchford; brother, Peter Fox; his in-laws, Max and Tootie Blake, Bobby (Nicole) Blake and family, grandma Nancy Witzel; and many friends.
Brien graduated from the University of Notre Dame and was captain of the sailing team. Former Commodore of the Spring Lake Yatch Club and International MC Sailing Association and was the former President of Spring Lake Junior Sailing Association.
He enjoyed working and was former President and CEO at Henry A. Fox Sales, former Chairman of the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association and the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America.
Brien loved his family and enjoyed coaching and helping develop their sports programs such as serving as President of the Forest Hills Youth Lacrosse Program, ski coach of FHYST and lacrosse coach at GRAEC. He was always his boys number one fan.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 25th at St. Robert of Newminster Catholic Church, 6477 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301. In keeping with Brien’s casual style, please no formal attire required.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Forest Hills Central Youth Lacrosse 1855 Laraway Lake Dr SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546, Catholic Central Sports 319 Sheldon Blvd SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 or to Mary Free Bed Guild 235 Wealthy St Grand Rapids, MI 49503.