VINCENT JAMES "VINNIE" COX, age 15 months, of Lake Station, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Saint Mary Medical Center, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 4, 2013 in Valparaiso to Gregory, Jr. and Alexis Cox. Vinnie loved to suck on his fingers and let out loud screeches. He will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts.

He is survived by his parents, Gregory, Jr. and Alexis Cox; siblings, 2 brothers, Gregory, III and Sebastien; 2 sisters, Alexandrya and Katja; paternal grandparents, Gregory and Amy Cox; maternal grandparents, James and Lori Woodruff; paternal great grandparents, Harold Cox, Bill and Chris Jackson; maternal great grandfather, Allen Woodruff; many aunts, uncles, cousins and other loving family and friends.

Vinnie was preceded in death by his paternal great grandmother, Yvonne Cox and maternal great grandmother, Judy Cody.

Visitation for Vinnie will be Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage from 2:00-8:00 p.m. A funeral service for Vinnie will be Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Wesleyan Church, 75 E. County Road 1100 N., Chesterton with Pastor Allen Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Portage.