Reverend Paul C. Cox

The Very Reverend Paul Christopher Cox, 97, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026 at Teresian House in Albany, NY, surrounded by family. Born November 2, 1928 in North Greenbush, he was the son of the late Lynd and Helen (Kearns) Cox. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in Troy before attending St. Andrew’s and St. Bernard’s Seminary, both in Rochester, NY. He was ordained a Roman Catholic Priest on June 12, 1954. He served at faith communities for 70 years throughout the Capital District including St. Vincent DePaul in Albany, St. John the Baptist in Walton, Holy Spirit in East Greenbush, St. Mary’s in Glens Falls, Sacred Heart in Lake George, and St. Cecilia’s in Warrensburg. He said weekly mass at Countryside Adult Home, where he was a resident for nearly a year. At the time of his death, Father Cox was the oldest Catholic Priest in the Albany Diocese. Father Cox shared a camp on Lake George, in Kattskill Bay, with his friends, the late Father Nellis Tremblay and Father James Toole. Father Cox enjoyed swimming, hiking, bowling, music, basketball, golf and many other sports. He also enjoyed visiting Puerto Rico every January with several of his priest friends to soak up the sunshine and play golf. Father Cox had several treasured dog companions over the years, and he enjoyed bringing them to local facilities as therapy dogs. He was a member of the Queensbury Golf Club, the chaplain of the Pilot Knob Fire Department, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was involved for many years in Marriage Encounter and while at St. Cecilia’s, Father Cox along with a small group of clergies recognized a great need in the community and came together to establish North Country Ministry. What began with a vision to help those in need has grown into an organization that has assisted thousands throughout the community he served. Father Cox touched the lives of countless people through his kindness, generosity and patience. Father loved his family, his priesthood and his brother priests, and all whom he served. He never forgot anyone. He faithfully visited the sick, comforted the sad, and was more than generous to those in need. His quick and dry wit made him fun to be with. He had a beautiful tenor voice, loved to sing and greatly enjoyed classical music. He never complained, and always greeted friends with a warm smile. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Edmund, Donald, Lynd and Norman Cox, his sisters-in-law, Sandra, Joan, Elinor and Selma Cox and his niece, Jane Cox. He is survived by his nieces Jeannine Cox, Colleen Cox (Sean Murphy), Bridget Cox, Melissa Coyle, Monica Cox, Tricia O’Donnell (Rob), Jackie Cox, Dale Fougere (Rick), his nephews Christopher Cox, Lynd Joseph Cox, Robert Cox, Bryant Cox (Lee), many great nieces and nephews and several great great nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind many dear friends.