John Fix III is 2024 Grand Marshal for the 18th Annual EIASC’s St. Patrick’s Parade. He was co-owner of his family’s retail hardware business, Cornell’s Hardware, until it was recently sold to Aubuchon Hardware, a family-owned chain based in Massachusetts. Aubuchon Hardware kept the name Cornell’s Hardware, which is still located at 310 White Plains Road in Eastchester.

 

He is a born and lifelong resident of Eastchester, and is now Inventory Control Manager for all Aubuchon-owned stores including Cornell’s. Fix is known for his active local business leadership. His interest in brewing beer and local business growth extends to collaborations with Broken Bow Brewery in Tuckahoe.

 

Fix’s Irish heritage stems from his maternal grandparents who emigrated from Ireland to the US in 1930. They were from Galway and Mayo, and in 2019 he applied for and was granted Irish citizenship.

 

Fix’s business expertise led him to play influential roles as past chairperson and board member for American Hardware & Lumber Insurance, and past member of True Value Marketing Council, True Value Loyalty Council and True Value Retail Technology Committee. His deep commitment to the Town of Eastchester includes being past board member–Family & Community Services of Eastchester, and volunteer work with Tuckahoe/Eastchester Girl Scouts, Eastchester/Tuckahoe Chamber of Commerce, Relay For Life of Eastchester and Eastchester 5K Race.

 

He is a graduate of Eastchester High School and was inducted to the EHS Hall of Fame in 2015. Fix received a bachelor’s degree from Boston University in Broadcasting & Marketing. His wife, Judy Fix, is known for her extensive volunteer work with the local Girl Scouts and public schools.

 

Fix and his wife Judy have two daughters, Megan Fix Rothbloom who is married to Travis Rothbloom, and Rebecca Fix who is married to Michael McGahren-Clemens. John and Judy have one granddaughter, Bailey Louise Rothbloom. Fix’s Mom, Mary Connolly Fix, is 87 and lives in the Village of Tuckahoe in the Town of Eastchester.