Kenneth Allen Cox, Jr.

Riemann Family Funeral Home transferred Mr. Cox back home to Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood, MA.

Kenneth Allen Cox Jr, age 61, died unexpectedly in Biloxi, MS on January 23, 2024. He was a 1980 graduate of Norwood High School. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree from Boston University in 1984 and a Master of Science in Finance from the Carroll School of Business at Boston College in 1992. Ken built a successful 39-year career in the hospitality industry working most recently as the Chief Financial Officer of RPM Pizza in Gulfport, MS. RPM Pizza is the largest Domino’s franchisee in the United States. He was an integral part of the team and will be deeply missed by many. Ken started his career as an accountant at Papa Gino’s and eventually was promoted to Chief Financial Officer.

Ken was born on July 10, 1962, in Boston, MA, the first of four boys to Ken and Marcia Cox. Ken lived his younger life in Norwood, with his three siblings Brian, Jeffrey, and Timothy along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends nearby. Growing up with three brothers, Ken could often be found at the ball field or hockey rink practicing with his brothers or competing against them. Ken participated in various youth sports and later played baseball and hockey at Norwood High School. Ken’s parents were always on the sideline cheering him on to victory and supporting him at every game. Ken enjoyed summer visits to his aunt’s home in New Hampshire and skiing with his cousins and friends. Ken formed friendships at an early age that remained throughout the years and distance. Ken always looked forward to and enjoyed his yearly trip each summer to the Saratoga Racetrack with his father, brothers, and best friends from high school. Ken could often be found reading the Wall Street Journal or New York Times, checking the stocks and financial pages, looking for his next stock to invest in. Even after moving south to Mississippi, he continued to cheer on his beloved Boston sports teams, especially the New England Patriots.

Ken leaves behind his three children he shared with Mary Beth Cox, Caroline G. Cox of South Boston, MA, Kenneth A. Cox III of Brooklyn, NY, and Christopher D. Cox of Norwood, MA; his mother, Marcia K. Cox of Norwood, MA; brothers, Brian D. Cox (Donna) of Hampton, NH, Jeffrey M. Cox of Newton, MA, and Timothy D. Cox (Loretta) of Newton, MA; his companion, Michelle LaVoie, as well as his aunts, Sandra Tucker (Scott) of Bridgeport, CT, Brenda D’Agostino (Rob) of Plantsville, CT, and Jean Gallagher of Canton, MA. Ken also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Ken was predeceased by his father, Kenneth A. Cox, Sr., and his grandparents Charles and Grace Gallagher, Harry and Katheryn Cox, and Florence Cox.

A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 10:30 am at St. Timothy Parish, Norwood, MA, with burial to follow at Highland Cemetery, Norwood, MA. Arrangements by the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood, MA. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to The Norwood High School Alumni Association, a scholarship fund that offers a scholarship yearly to a child of a NHS alumni, Ken’s son Christopher was awarded the scholarship in 2020. Norwood High School Alumni Association, 12 Leyton Road, Norwood, MA 02062.