FOX JR.

CYRIL "CY" A.

Age 88, of Edgewood, passed peacefully in his sleep, in Shadyside Hospital, on Friday, March 14, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on February 18, 1937, to Josephine (Clark) Fox and Cyril A. Fox of Pittsburgh.

Cy is survived by his wife, Jane (Taylor) Fox. Jane and Cy were married in Chambersburg, PA, in June of 1961 and enjoyed 64 years of marriage together.

He will be dearly missed by sons, Ned (Tara) and Skip (Kristin) of Pittsburgh; and daughter, Jen (Bonnie) of Hammonton, New Jersey; along with granddaughters, Margaret, Erin, Katie and Eleanor, who knew him as GranCy.

Cy was a graduate of Peabody High School (class of '54), the College of Wooster (class of '58) and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law (class of '65).

After passing the Pennsylvania Bar exam in 1965, Cy's legal career spanned private practice, public service and academia. Notably, he served as the Chief of Staff to Mayor Peter Flaherty, was a founding member of the Eastern Mineral Law Foundation and was recognized by the American College of Real Estate Lawyers.

Cy taught at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law for 40 years. As a professor of law, his areas of expertise were property, natural resources, mining and environmental law. His students awarded him "Best Teacher" several times and he served as the patriarchal force behind the Cy Fox Home for Wayward Law Students. He retired as a Professor Emeritus of Law in 2004.

As a life-time resident of Pittsburgh, Cy was an Elder at the Sixth Presbyterian Church in Squirrel Hill and a long-time member of the University Club. He was a fan of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers, the Steelers, the Pirates and most importantly, Big Jim's in the run.

Outside of work and his involvement in the Pittsburgh community, Cy was an avid reader, fly fisherman and photographer. He will be remembered for his fiery spirit, strong work ethic and passion for the law.

Friends, family and colleagues are welcome to pay their respects during a Visitation Service and Celebration of Life. The Visitation Service will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME INC., 7441 Washington Street, Swissvale.

The Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., at the Sixth Presbyterian Church in Squirrel Hill, PA, 15217. In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation to the Wilkinsburg Community Ministry or the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.

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