Submit a PhotoRory Preston Fox passed away in Apache Junction, Arizona on July 19, 2024 at 64 years old.
Rory enjoyed spending time at the beach, swimming in the ocean, going hiking, riding his bike and playing basketball. He was an avid reader, sports fan and liked playing games like Rummy, Uno, Yahtzee, Farkle and Trouble with family and friends. He liked to impose his music on anyone near him, taking over the radio, CD player etc, and explaining why the Rolling Stones are the greatest band of all time. Rory never stopped learning. His love of knowledge was fostered by his pursuit of interesting facts, both trivial and significant. The only thing Rory loved more than a delicious cheeseburger, were his kids.
“You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment” – Henry David Thoreau
Rory is survived by his two daughters, two granddaughters, mother and three siblings.
There will be a private family memorial held on the coast in Orange Country in November.
In lieu of flowers we, Brandi and Madison, ask anyone reading this to go enjoy a tasty burger and fries in his memory (even better if it can be by the ocean).
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Our condolences and love to the Fox family during this difficult time. We look forward to sharing a burger by the beach with Brandi in honour of Rory when you get back to Aus. All our love Jess and Rupe
Rory and I had some great times together as kids. My other cousin (Gary Sexton) , Rory and I were all the same age and always found each other at family events at my Grandparents house. Whether it be football, baseball, volleyball or other sports he was a very formidable adversary and we were competitive to the last drop. Even though I didn’t see Rory much in the past 10 years, my heart is heavy and my deepest condolences to the Fox family for some of the tragedies they’ve had to endure in the past few months/years. RIP Rory.. Until we meet again..
Miss you big brother. We grew apart, but no one’s ever gonna replace our childhood memories. When we lived in Cali, we went to the beach with our families every weekend, then your house to hang afterward. Then on Sundays we’d play under 6 foot hoops w/ the Samoans. Good times.
Sending our love to the fox family. Your guys dad knew how to have fun and loved you very much. Wishing I could be there to give you a big hug love you guys so much. Jess, Aaron & Seth Fisher
I am so sorry to hear of Rory’s passing. He was a great friend and workout partner at Toshiba. I brought him over to the marketing dept from the service dept and he thrived . He was very smart technically and loved to be in front of clients. My best memories include our workouts at lunch where we would do pushups , run 3 miles , then pull ups. He was so proud of his daughters and I hope they know what a special man he was to his friends and family. If the family does any service near Dana Point where I live, please let me know. My heart is heavy with this loss.
I remember your lunch workouts with Rory, Steve. I always enjoyed talking with Rory at Toshiba. We worked in the same department and he was unique, always pleasant. Im so sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for his family.
Thank you Steve. I remember my dad boasting about how “strong” he was thanks to these workouts. We will be taking a small boat from Dana Point Harbor to scatter his ashes, however there will not be a service. Just a burger at Ruby’s afterwards.
Dear Big Brother,
It’s taken awhile to write this as I can’t quite process that you are no longer here. I was listening to a song that reminded me of you the other day, and it just kind of hit me, right there in the middle of a running trail. almost like I had slammed into a wall…
Sand, sun, and energy…oh you always had so much energy! Thank you for being a true big brother, for spoiling me when I was the little – gifting me with Barbie dolls and Snoopy stuffed animals. For the adventures you masterminded – and the patience shown when more times than not – my geographical challenges would often get me lost. Thank you for also being the big brother who I could call when needed, who treated me as and had conversations with me as an adult, not as just a little sister. Who did not dole out advice unless asked and who looked at each day with curiosity. We would disagree and row, yet anger was brief and we would be back to running, playing tennis, or catching the waves as though nothing had transpired. I attribute to you my love for the sand and salt, my penchant for boxing, and my enjoyment of Jim Croce and Jimmy Buffet tunes :). Your big heart was shown not necessarily by your feelings but through your generosity, You often saw the world as a playground – at times a challenge – to be enjoyed and to be conquered. Though the last few years were tough – I am hoping you are at peace. I love you, Rory. Always, Your Little Sis
I want to offer my sincerest condolences to Rory’s family. I just heard about his passing. I got to know Rory when we were attending Global Toshiba Meetings, usually in Japan. We developed a quick bond and usually hung out together when we had free time. He always spoke proudly of his two daughters, and it was obvious he loved them a great deal.
Rory and I shared many adventures in Japan. One night we went for a late dinner and met some locals who took us to glow in the dark bowling, where we played until 2:30 in the morning. My favorite experience with Rory was when we climbed Mt. Fuji. We decided spontaneously to climb it and were ill prepared, but it was an amazing and memorable experience.
My kids even knew about Rory even though they never met him. When I was in Japan, I would always go to the toy store and get my kids small Godzilla action figures. Well one Christmas I got a package from Rory and inside was a giant Godzilla figure, he was so very thoughtful. My daughter still wears her LA Dodgers hat that Rory gave me to give to her.
Rory was simply a wonderful human being. He will be missed.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I worked with Rory at Toshiba. He was a great presenter and loved being on stage. He was a great asset to Toshiba and a great friend. We had many fun times at Toshiba.
I am sorry to hear about Rory’s passing. I also worked with Rory at Toshiba. He was one of a kind, so many great memories of discussions on color theory, the excitement and passion he brought to Toshiba, and many laughs we had at different functions and dinners! He will be missed.
My condolences to the entire Fox Family and to all who were close to Rory. He was a good friend. We worked together at Toshiba back in the 1990’s when he recruited me to join the Service Department’s beach volleyball team for a tournament at the company’s annual picnic. His enthusiasm and “dress to impress” attitude were contagious. He persuaded us to design a team logo that we printed in color onto our game day t-shirts using a Toshiba in-house heat press and transfer paper system. It was so much fun that we did it again the following year. A few years later, Rory had me playing on a weekend softball team. I also have fond memories of Rory coordinating flag football games after work and basketball games at local parks during lunch time. Rory kept us all feeling youthful and he is missed