Eric Alan Cox Sr. of Mantua NJ passed away on Saturday July 3, 2010 at home with his loving family by his side at the age of 53. He was born to Paul Sr. and Nodma Cox nee {Buck} on March 26, 1957 in Camden NJ. Eric was a maintenance man for the Deptford Board of Education and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and collecting model classic cars in his leisure moments. He was a member of the NRA. Eric leaves to mourn their loss , a devoted wife Patricia nee {Pinardo} of Mantua; 3 sons, Eric A. Jr and his wife Ashley of Woodbury; Colin B. of Mantua; Conor E. of Mantua; his beloved mother Nodma nee {Buck}; 2 brothers Paul Jr. of Pitman; Scott F. of Deptford; and a sister Melody {Rick} May of Deptford and a grandaughter Sera. Celebration of his life will be held at the Adams-Stiefel Funeral Home 203 W. Broad St. Paulsboro, NJ on Wednesday July 7, 2010 where relatives and friends may call after 6:00 PM.