Little Silver resident James “Jim” William Cox passed away on Dec. 7 after a brief, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 54.

“Jim thoroughly enjoyed living at the shore, taking swims in the ocean (reminding him of his childhood in Rockaway) and hosting BBQ’s. An avid sports fan, history buff,  connoisseur of useless information, and he always knew the score of the game. Known by friends and colleagues for his friendliness, calm demeanor and understated sense of humor. Jim enjoyed life to the fullest. He dearly loved his family and his friends and  will be greatly missed by all who knew him.”  

Loved ones of Jim Cox in his obituary

Jim was born to Kathleen Brooks (nee Ottinger) and James Cox in New York City. He grew up in Rockaway Beach, NY and graduated from Archbishop Molloy High School. He then went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Pace University in Business Management. 

After graduating, Jim began working for the New York Stock Exchange, kickstarting a 35-year career in risk and compliance. He was most recently working for Standard & Poor’s, a position he very much enjoyed.  

Jim was predeceased by his father James Cox.

He is survived by: his mother, Kathleen Brooks; his beloved wife of 20 years, Amy (Johnson); his adored sons, Ryan and Carter; his brothers- and sisters-in-law, Robert and Claire Passarella, Thomas and Kristen Johnson, Edward and Karen Cox, and Patrick and Elizabeth Cox; his nieces and nephews, Connor, Gillian, William, Elizabeth, Katie, Alexander, Josh(and his wife Taylor) Isabella, Rebekah and Samantha. 

A memorial gathering will take place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. A memorial mass will follow at 11 a.m. at Saint James Church, Red Bank. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Children’s Tumor Foundation.

— Edited obituary provided by family via Thompson Memorial Home

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