Patrick R. Cox, 85, of Crystal River, FL, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, at his home.He was born Nov. 23, 1926, in Scranton, PA, and moved to Crystal River in 1993 from Wharton, NJ. He retired from the Marotta Valve Corp of New Jersey as a machinist.Patrick was a member of the Catholic Church, an avid New York Giants and Notre Dame Fan. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marilyn L. Cox of Crystal River; sons Patrick R. Cox Jr., of Garfield, NJ, and Michael Cox of PA; daughter Sharon Burke of Dunmore, PA; stepchildren William Engers of NJ, Donna Engers of FL, Sandra Jurgensen of NJ, and Jeffrey Engers of FL; sisters Lea Andrew of PA, Audry Dominick of PA, Judy Kalonoski of NJ, and Ila O'Malley; several grand- and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at Wilder Funeral Home. Friends will be received Saturday at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Condolences may be given at www.wilderfuneral.com.