Hon. Lawrence "Larry" Fox was an adored father, grandfather, beloved husband for over 50 years, and a loyal friend to many. As a Cook County Judge for 25 years, he was passionate about systemic and social justice and saw much success in founding and implementing the Rehabilitation Alternative Probation (RAP) Program, which focused on treatment-based accountability through recovery in lieu of incarceration. He was a longtime adjunct professor at Depaul and Loyola Law Schools, mentoring future attorneys.

As a lifelong resident of River Forest, he attended St. Vincent Ferrer and Fenwick High Schools, and went on to attend John Carroll University, Loyola University Rome Center, and completed his Juris Doctor at Loyola University Chicago.

Spending childhood summers in northern Michigan and later in Green Lake, Wisconsin nurtured his appreciation for family time...no TV, but lots of 'Nana's' cookies.

Having officiated over 200 weddings either in marriage court or privately, he thoroughly enjoyed his nickname, 'The Love Judge.'

One of his greatest joys was the relationships he nurtured with members of his little league teams. He dedicated many years as an Oak Park/River Forest baseball and softball coach, having won several Village Championship titles, and an induction to the Oak Park Youth Baseball Hall of Fame.

As a fan of travel, baseball, and live music, he visited 48 state capitals and every major league baseball stadium, with photos to prove it. In his later years he could be found regularly attending his beloved grandchildren's sporting events or enjoying travel adventures with his wife, Ramona.

He had a generosity of spirit that touched many lives and followed in his faith, leaving a positive impact on those he knew and loved.

Larry was the beloved husband of Ramona, nee Lacey; loving father of Laura (Tim) Wagner, Katherine Fox and the late Elizabeth Lacey (Steve (m. Manuela)) Dickson, proud papa of Shea, Quinn and Michael Wagner and Thomas, Maeve and Luke Dickson; dear brother of Alice McMahon (Pete Mavrelis), James Fox (Penny Hamilton), preceded in death by his parents Dr. Paul and Mardie Fox and his siblings Elizabeth "Libby" Fox, Sheila (William) McLaughlin and Paul (late Sue) Fox. Loving and supportive uncle of his beloved nieces and nephews and a dear cousin to the Fox, McNally, and Cronin families.

Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL, on Thursday April 16, 2026 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. All will meet Friday April 17th, 2026 at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 1530 Jackson Ave., River Forest, for a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass. Interment private All Saints Cemetery. Memorials to The Way Back Inn , 104 Oak St, Maywood, IL 60153, are deeply appreciated. Arrangements by Peter B. Kennedy & Co. Funeral Directors. Info: 708-562-5900.