FLORENCE, MA. Rexford “Rex” K. Sloat, 88, of Florence, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on
December 13, 2023. Rex was born on November 3, 1935, to Ethel and Rexford Sloat in
Hobart, New York. As a child, Rex lived in Montvale, New Jersey, and in 1965, moved
to Massachusetts, where he lived the rest of his life.

Rex dedicated many years of hard work as a machine operator at Packaging
Corporation of America in Northampton, Massachusetts, from 1967 until his retirement
in 2004. Later, he continued to share his skills and warmth at Liquors 44 in
Northampton from 2005 until 2019.

In his leisure time, Rex enjoyed singing and playing guitar, watching and cheering on
his beloved New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, and Boston Celtics, and sharing
stories and laughs with friends and family.

Rex is survived by his loving wife, Nancy, and his cherished children: Ken Sloat (Erin),
Shaun Sloat, Glen Facto (Sheryl), and Barbara Sparks. He will be fondly remembered
by his niece, Debbi Sacco, and his grandchildren: Asher and Avery Sloat, Shawn and
Joey Sparks, Joshua and Stephanie Fournier, Kyle Facto, and Jessica Sacco. Rex’s
legacy extends to his great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Rex’s warm spirit, love for life, and the joy he brought to those around him will be
deeply missed but forever remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
May he rest in peace.

A public wake to celebrate Rex’s life will be held at Douglass Funeral Home on Friday,
December 22, from 4:00-6:00 p.m., including a Memorial Service from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Rex
Sloat to support cancer research and patient care at: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,
P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284, or dana-farber.org/gift

Memorial Guestbook at www.douglasfuneral.com