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Billy Morrissey
March 12, 2009
Dear Lorraine,
I am ruly sorry for your loss he was a great man with a terrific spirt for life. He will be missed.
Mike Casey
August 27, 2008
Mr. Fay,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice-first for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army and secondly for the citizens of Brookline when you served as a Police Officer. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Brenda Guinta
August 7, 2008
Joanne,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Brenda
Mark Finstein
August 2, 2008
Cheryl, Mrs. Fay and Family -
So sorry to read this. Jackie was a great guy, someone who my Mom and Dad were very fond of. He was always very nice to me.
Barbara Moroney
July 4, 2008
Dear Lorraine: I am so sorry to hear about Jackie. I was in Michigan visiting my sister and sorry was unable to attend his services. I know both of my sons, Danny and David were there. Just think of the wonderful memories you have. You'll treasure them and he'll always will be with you in spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Love Barbara Moroney, Marshfield, Ma
kelle shugrue
July 2, 2008
To the Fay family:
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Jackie was a great friend to my father--I am grateful for his loyalty and kindness during my father's illness. He will be missed.
With sympathy,
Kelle (Griffin) Shugrue
Warren and Henrietta(Henni) Campbell/Doetsch
July 2, 2008
Dear Lorraine and Family,
Warren and I were so sorry to hear of Jackie's passing. He was a wonderful human being, always with a smile on his face. We have many fond memories of times at the Elks. We hope that you all find comfort in the love of family and friends and the wonderful memories you cherish.
Although his earthly body is gone he will be forever with you. God bless you all. With sincere sympathy.
Wendy Crook
July 2, 2008
Fay Family:
Jackie was like a grandfather to us, and a father to my mother. We have wonderful memories to hold onto and just know that we will be thinking of you all in the days to come. We love you!
Wendy & Bobby Crook
Dan Mohan
July 1, 2008
Steven,
Sorry for your loss. My sympathy to you and your family.
Dan
Cathy Mohan
July 1, 2008
To the Fay family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
The Mohans
Barbara Egan
July 1, 2008
Lorraine and Family,
You must be so proud of all your wonderful children and grandchildren.
The Mass today At St. Mary's was such a moving tribute to Jackie, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. I will forever remember all the good times that we all had over the years.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Linda and Ron Pownall
July 1, 2008
Dear Lorraine and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Jackie's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Jackie was always enjoyable to be around & know he will be missed. Fondly, Linda and Ron
Carole (Noble) Binder
June 30, 2008
Dear Lorraine, Just a few minutes ago I received the news of Jackie's passing from Lorna. My heart and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Jackie will always be my favorite quarterback. May his memory be a blessing to you and your family.
Terry Calvert (lawlor)
June 30, 2008
Dear lorraine; im so sorry to hear about jackie. He was a great guy,and a smile to go with it.. Hold on to all the wonderful memories.my prayers are with you and your family.
paula and ed mulherin
June 30, 2008
To the Fay family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all. What a wonderful family he had!
Margaret Bookstein
June 30, 2008
Dear Fay Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Margaret Ann, Stu and Matt Bookstein
Nancy Canan
June 30, 2008
To the Fay Family,
You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Ernie Moreno
June 30, 2008
Dear Lorraine,We were so saddened to learn of Jackie passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.I will always remember him as a great husband,father and friend.I am proud to have been a teammate of such a terrific athlete.
Theresa McIrney
June 30, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Ellen McGowan
June 30, 2008
To Cheryl, Peter, Alec, Bryn and the family: Sincere sympathy for the loss of your Dad/Granddad.
With love, Ellen, Rick, Maryellen and Michael McGowan
Catherine Kilgallon/Arce
June 30, 2008
Dear Lorraine and Family,
I am sorry to hear about Jackie. I remember how kind he always was when we would see him at all of the Kilgallon/Nelson etc weddings. Always concerned for myself and John. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Garry Crowley
June 30, 2008
Dear Fay family, I am sorry for your loss, Jackie was one of a kind-he will be missed
William Hall
June 30, 2008
Dear Lorraine and Family; I just learned this evening that your dear Jackie had passed away, and want to extend to you and your family my deepest sympathy. I have many, many happy memories of Jackie and you, and all the family down through the years. He was a devoted husband, a very proud father and grand father, a fine police officer and an outstanding athlete at Brookline High. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. - With love Uncle Bill Hall
Kathleen and Leslie
June 30, 2008
Lorraine and family,
We just heard about Jackie and hope that you are doing OK. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and had a devoted family. We wish we could be there but please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Kevin & Imelda Cabey and family
June 29, 2008
Joanne and all of the Fay family:
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. We hope that memories of happy times will help ease the sorrow that you feel. You are a wonderful family and I know you will all help each other get through the sad and difficult days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Skip and Jane Trethewey
June 29, 2008
Dear Lorraine and family,
We heard about Jackie's passing today and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have so many happy, funny memories of the times we all spent together. Knowing you are such a close, loving family, we know you will all support one another at this time. We send you our love and sympathy.
Carolyn Guthrie-Johnson
June 29, 2008
Dear Lorraine and Family: I am thinking of you with deep sympathy and love. May you find peace and comfort through family and friends. Jackie will be with all of us forever. Love, Carolyn
Ethel and Johnny Johnson
June 29, 2008
Dear Lorraine and family: Our deepest sympathy, prayers and thoughts are being sent to each of you. You are etched in our hearts with lifelong memories. Love, Ethel and Johnny Johnson
Diane Swartz
June 29, 2008
Dear Lorraine and family: My deepest sympathy and love will be with you forever. Your beautiful memories are ones you will cherish. Jackie was an amazing, funny and wonderful man. I am proud and thankful to have had him in my life. Love to each of you, Diane Swartz
Danny , Bernie Moroney jr
June 29, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jackie he is a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Bill Lynch
June 29, 2008
Lorraine and family,so sorry to hear of Jackie's passing,I have fond memories of times gone by.My thoughts are with you. Bill Lynch
David Borden
June 29, 2008
Dear Lorraine:
I can still see Jackie running with the football for many, many yards.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Linda Mullen
June 29, 2008
Mrs Fay & Family,
Please accept our condolences on Mr. Fays passing, may he rest in peace.
Linda (McCue) & Joe Mullen
ANN FAY
June 29, 2008
DEAR lLORRAINE. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY OVER THE LOSS OF JACKIE. HE WAS A GREAT GUY. YOU HAVE MANY MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME.MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. LOVE, ANN FAY
Gary Fay
June 29, 2008
Dear Fay's: My Mother informed me today of the passing of Jackie. Please accept my sincere condolances to all of you.
Lorna Nordstrom
June 29, 2008
Lorraine, I can only imagine how heavy you and your families’ heart are at this time with the loss of Jackie.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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