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Michael Fenwick Obituary
Mike was born in Akron on November 23, 1961. He attended St. Sebastian Grade School where he made many lifelong friends. Mike went to St. Vincent St. Mary High School where he was a member of student council and was a standout athlete, lettering in basketball, cross country and golf. After high school, Mike accepted a basketball scholarship to Slippery Rock State University where he starred for one year before transferring to the University of Akron. Mike made the Akron basketball team as a walk-on, was given a scholarship, and played for three years including one season under Coach Bob Huggins. Mike graduated from Akron with a degree in Political Science but chose to pursue a career as a painting contractor so that he could always be his own boss. Mike enjoyed golfing, fishing and being with his friends and family. He will be dearly missed by the many people that loved him.
Mike is survived by his mother, Maureen Harrison-Russell (Edward Russell) of Stow; his father, James (Sharon) Fenwick of Akron; his step-mother, Katie Fenwick of Akron; sister, Laurie Mellion of Jackson Township; brothers, James Kevin Fenwick of West Hollywood, Calif., and Tim (Linda) Fenwick of Stow; his nieces and nephews, Mark, Ryan and Katie Mellion and Erin, Kelly and Scott Fenwick; as well as many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
As a final noble act, Mike helped as many as 70-80 people through organ donation.
'May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall softly upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.'
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 18, 2009, at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 476 Mull Ave., Akron. Friends may call at Hummel Funeral Home, 500 E. Exchange St., Akron, Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Athletic Dept, Attn: Joanne Zaratsian, 15 N. Maple St., Akron, OH 44303.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Fenwick
Juli Pier-Uecker
September 10, 2021
Mike made everyone around him feel special! He was special!!
Peter Adams
October 23, 2020
Dear Coach Fenwick,
The news of Mike's passing is stunning. The world lost one of it's brightest stars. Thank you for everything you did for me personally, as well as the community as a whole. As you can see from this guest book, Mike touched countless lives in so many ways they'll run out of gigabytes trying to list them all. I knew him every step of the way from St. Sebastian, through St. Vincent, Akron U., and beyond. He was a great man. My condolences to you and his wonderful family. Class never goes out of style.
Beverly Conley-Steiner
September 11, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tim Finnerty
September 12, 2010
WOW It has been a whole year since you left us. It was a dull summer without you Fenney, no sitting aroumd the fire on friday night down on gale....the world just isnt as neigborly without you!
November 23, 2009
Happy Birthday, Mike
Aunt Joan & Texas cousins
Jessica Beiter Banks
November 17, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My brother David mentioned it to me today and I was shocked. I remember Mike from the St. Sebastian days...he was the friend of my older brother and I was always the pest while the guys would be playing pool in our basement. I have seen him in the past few years. He was such a kind person. I'm so sorry.
"Beiter's little Sister"
Chad McAnallen
October 9, 2009
As a longtime close friend and coworker of Mike's I am deeply saddened by his passing. I have lived in Tampa for over a year now but Mike was the last friend I visited before moving. Mike had an amazing personality, his sense of humor was legendary, and he had a heart of gold. I have many fond memories of times spent with Mike, he will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers to his family and other friends. Mike and I prayed many times together, we never began a day of work without one! You cannot replace a Michael Fenwick, he was indeed one of a kind!
"Go dté tú slán i gcomhluadar Dé...
Michelle (Burg) & Chris Little
September 28, 2009
Dearest Maureen, Jim, and all of the Family,
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with all of you. My most vivid memories of Mike are of him as a little boy playing at Lake Mohawk with his sibs and cousins. These many entries in the guest book are a testament to the loving man he grew up to become. Rest assured he is now smiling in the presence of our loving God.
Carol Louise Reymann
September 25, 2009
Maureen and Jim,
I can not imagine the sadness of losing a child. Know that I am reaching out to you with a sincere, loving warm embrace. May fond recolections bring you joy and peace.
Aunt Joan
September 21, 2009
Family,
Words escape, time flies, God's in His Heaven, all's right with the world. My favorite memories of Michael are at family picnics when Fenwicks played Non-Fenwicks. Even as kids there was never a doubt about who would win.
Although we may not feel that way now we all know Mike's the lucky one to be HOME. May God rest his soul and continue to give us, left behind, strength and guidance in our lives. May his smile be with us always.
Mark Peterson
September 21, 2009
I was saddened to hear about Mike. I remember him and Kevin from St. Sebastian and what a great basketball player he was - he made it look so easy, and I was so bad. My sympathy to all.
Ellen, Hannah, & Ruth
September 21, 2009
Goodlooking and poised, Mike was quick to smile and slow to anger. Fenny made friends easily. He was resourceful and creative and loved and respected his family and friends.
He worked hard. Often, he was up at 5am and lunched at 2pm. Boned up on coffee and skipped breakfast. But he didn't attacked the job--he worked steadily, thoughtfully, quietly. Michael never lost his temper on the job sight--he didn't place himself in a position that might cause him to kick, cuss, or throw. And his work was excellent.
Michael networked. He brought men together. Though his academic past and athletic feats preceeded introductions, he bragged about his family and friends. He stayed proud of us. He made unlikely teams of folks from different walks of life and produced results. Those relationships made laughter, love, and money.
Fenny took time to smell the roses and was drawn to children and those who stayed close to the child within.
Mike Fenwick was honest, generous and kind.
Fenny loved the outdoors. Although Summer might be too hot and Winter too long, he endured to see those bright blue Fall skies and Spring's purple crocus.
Mikey didn't complain. Without hesitation he always took responsibility for more than he owed.
Michael showed me the great value of sleep and quiet reflection.
Thank you Maureen and Jim--you did good.
I sorely miss my dear, dear friend.
September 20, 2009
To the Fenwick family: I just learned of Mike's death the other day and was deeply shaken and saddened. We have known the ehtire Fenwick family since our respective days on Roslyn and Greenwood Avenues. Mike was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Our sincerest sympathies to all.
--Jeff Royer and Family
Amy Rizzo
September 20, 2009
To the Fenwick Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Having served as Mike's "vice president" in 8th grade, he will always hold a special place in my heart. I will never forget his beautiful smile. He was truly one of a kind. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rich McCarty
September 19, 2009
Dear Fenwick Family,
I always had great times with Mike, and all of us looked up to him and we were all drawn to his gift of charisma. All the sports teams, the pick up basketball that helped me so much in developing as a young athlete, Mike and Kevin always made sure to call me and let me know where the game was that day/night. All the Fenwick’s made sports the best and most competitive, especially Mr. Fenwick as coach, and Mike as the best player and leader, no matter which sport.
The fishing trips with Mike and Kevin are some of my fondest memories.
His parents and grand parents and aunts and uncles were always so nice to us, especially on fishing trips to Lake Mohawk.
When you grow up and start your own family you lose touch with many important people, but in the case of Mike, and many of the names I have seen here in the guestbook, I have taken something very special away. Every night after the prayers and the stories we read, my younger children beg me to tell them a story about my friends growing up. Most involve all the old St. Sebastian gang (especially Phil), but many of the best one's are about Mike, and Kevin and Tim. They just laugh and laugh. What a great family, and what a special person.
Sorry I missed the funeral, I have been out of town this week, and my son Michael just heard about Mike from Phil.
We will be praying for all of you, and for the repose of Mike's soul.
Scott Ciccantelli
September 19, 2009
Mike, you touched my heart like no other person I have ever known. I will never forget the times we shared and your amazing ability to make people smile.
Frank & Jean Casalinuovo
September 19, 2009
Dear Maureen, Jim and Family,
We just found out about Michael! We always called him "Michael", when we coached him in basketball at St. Sebastian. He probably wanted to hear "Mike" more than "Michael". What an unselfish person he was, always a team player who loved the game. What a pleasure it was to be a part of his earlier life.
Frank, Jean Casalinuovo and Family
Judy Treece
September 19, 2009
Dear Fenwick Family: May each memory comfort and bring you peace. Judy Treece and family
Laurie Mellion
September 19, 2009
Mike, you lived a bigger life than I can imagine.You knew everyone, childhood friends, St Sebastian, St V, Akron U, Phi Kappa Tau brothers, clients and contractors, neighbors and friends from every walk of life, the athletes, the scholars, golfers, fisherman, and poker buddies, Ellen and her girls, the family. We all love you and you loved us. This we know. Accepting our faults with tenderness. Your gratitude for those who stood by you when times were difficult is heartfelt. Even as a child, you appreciated the princes and the paupers of life, with equal dignity.
You chose an austere life of material simplicity and left this world wealth beyond measure, bestowing the gift of life to your organ recipients. Keep that beautiful smile shining on us, and give Frank a hug from me. See you when God calls me home. Godspeed, little brother. love, Laurie
Donnie Marshall
September 18, 2009
To see the LOVE of all these people is wonderful.(OUR MIKE) will be in our thought and prayers for ever.
Dave Beiter
September 18, 2009
Mike was A-1
Cheryl Rusyn/Masters
September 18, 2009
Mike will always live in our hearts and prayers. God Bless Mike and the Fenwick Family.
September 18, 2009
Dear Fenwick Family,
I just got the news this morning. Mike was the first one to come up to me and Lori at the OB Open to say hi and ask how things were going. I will always remember Mike practicing at the park by himself, dribbling between his legs and arouind his back. Happy as he could be. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Metker Family, Louisville, Ky.
Tedra Treece
September 18, 2009
To all of Mike's family and relatives, especially my friend, Laurie, Maureen, Jim, Kevin and Tim. I was very sad to hear about Mike. Whenever I saw Mike when we were kids, he was always smiling. That is how I will remember him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Love,
Tedra Treece
joe suboticki
September 18, 2009
September 18, 2009
My sincere condolences to the Fenwick family. We must all believe that God wanted him for bigger and better things. Mike played for me at St.V-M. in both basketball and golf. We were runners up in the state all three years in golf and Mike was one the guys who came through to get us there. In basketball we were trying to get the program going in the right direction and Mike was one of the guys again who was instrumental in us doing so in a very short period of time (regionals second year). It's really tough for me and I'm sure all his teammates to know he is gone. God bless you mike and I hope you are now at piece.
Coach Suboticki
1977-1987
Pat Hanolt
September 18, 2009
Laurie and Family,
Ed and I are so sorry for your loss. We did not have the privilege of knowing Mike and from the many tributes to him on these pages we are the worse for it.
May his soul rest in Peace.
Love and Prayers,
The Hanolts
Michael Williams
September 18, 2009
You will be missed Mike. I wish I would have stayed in touch better, but that has been one of my down falls. You were a great friend and I will always remember you as the quarterback, me as the center of the St. Sebastian football team as well as tennis football on the playground and flipping baseball cards; not sure how many you took from me :)) Rest in peace my friend... Michael (Mitch) Williams.
Terry Walsh
September 18, 2009
Tim and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jamie Mohlmaster
September 18, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. We met Mike about 5 yrs ago! He was our neighbor "Down on Gale Street". He was a very caring person that would do anything and everything for you in the world! He would give you the shirt off his back! Many memories will be truly treasured...back yard fires, fishing, rockin on the river, lock 3, going and helping him with his painting business and most of all just shootin the bull! You are in a better place. Watch over all of us and take good care of us! We miss you Fenny!
Corky and Barb Puhl
September 18, 2009
Maureen and family, We were so saddened to hear of your loss.May you continue to feel the comfort of the love and support of family and friends.
Love, Joe and Pam
September 18, 2009
To our dear friend and neighbor, we will miss you bro. May the circle of friends go on...
Dom Iacobucci
September 18, 2009
Dear Maureen and Jim,
So sorry to hear the news of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
May God grant you peace in this time of grief.
Dom & Flo Iacobucci
John McAleese
September 18, 2009
Mike always brought a smile and made the people who had the good fortune of knowing him smile as well. He will be truly missed by many.
Dorothy Torresi
September 18, 2009
Tim and Family,
I am very sorry to hear this news about your brother. I am thinking about you and your family.
September 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. Mike was a great friend during my high school years at St V/M.. this news is shocking. I pray that he is at peace-
My memories will include his awesome smile, sweet voice and incredible athleticism. May your memories of his great personality at sometime ease the pain of his passing.
Much love to you all...
Sharon Daley Weltner
Dan Maloy
September 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kim Jatich
September 17, 2009
Katie and family:
My family and I are so sorry for your tragic loss. We can't imagine what you're going through. We are praying for each of you as you deal with the difficulties and brokenheartedness of the days ahead. I am willing to hold any of your hands and pray beside you as well. Your friend from Howard Hanna - Kim, Jeff, Kelley (10), Sean (7) Jatich
September 17, 2009
Thoughts and prayers from the former Storer Avenue Williams family: Al, Loraine, Patti, Cynthia, Micheal (Mitch), David, John, Matthew and Marc...Florida, Ohio, Virginia, Vermont.
Juli Pier
September 17, 2009
I have wonderful memories of Mike. He was a special person, a kind and loving soul. Just how you would describe the class president, best athlete and most popular kid in the class. I was honored to call him friend. He will be missed! God Bless his memory!
Ann Lucas Cronin
September 17, 2009
Sending condolences from Atlanta. Although I didn't know Mike as an adult, I can tell you that as a first grader, he was adorable. I will never forget seeing him on the first day of first grade. Shiny red hair, tiny nose, impy smile... I had no choice but to chase him around the blacktop for the rest of that year. Unfortunately for me, Mike was already a supurb athlete. I hope that fond memories will sustain the Fenwick Family and members of the St. Sebastian's class of 1976 during this sad time. Love, Ann Lucas Cronin
tamara nichols
September 17, 2009
after reading many of these heartfelt sympathies...i feel like it was just yesterday that we were looping around skyway, heading to blossom and hoping the starry summer nights would never end. fenny always made me feel good about myself...i am so happy his contagious smile will live on in others.
September 17, 2009
Dear Maureen and Jim,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Sue Theis
St. George, Utah
Mike and Mindy Zimmerman
September 17, 2009
Dear Tim and Linda, I was very sorry to hear the news of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.
Love, Mike and Mindy Zimmerman
Paul Graf
September 17, 2009
To all the Fenwick's:
I am so sorry for your loss...I just heard late last night. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. There is no doubt Mike walked his way thru life the way he wanted to walk, and more power to him for it. That "chesire grin" will be remembered forever by all. My greatest memories of Mike...were many...and most had the no-look pass that faked me out in the stands as well. There were no better on the court. Mike was a great guy and I know you will all miss him a terribly. From all of the Graf Family, our condolences
Tony Brenner
September 17, 2009
Tim, Linda, & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during this most difficult time. Our deepest heartfelt sympathies are with you.
The Brenner Family
Brian Wood
September 17, 2009
Dear Jim, Maureen and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Hernon
September 17, 2009
Dear Fenwick Family,
My prayers for all of you and Mike especially.
Mike was a couple of years older than me, but I will always remember him setting athletic goals that we all wanted to achieve. St. Sebastians sports was a very competitive evironment...and Mike was a stand out! He joins a bunch of very gifted athletes and friends from St. Sebastian in Heaven.
Ed/Maryann Matzules
September 17, 2009
We too remember Mike as a gentle, caring young man with a smiling face . His many talents made him quite a unique individual who loved his family and friends very much. May all the happy times help to sustain you as you celebrate his life.
Gary Blanco
September 17, 2009
Kevin, Tim and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Mike was a good friend and his smile would light up a room. May God Bless You.
Terri Bernstein
September 17, 2009
To the Fenwick Family,
May loving memories of Mike comfort you in your time of grief.
Sincerely,
Terri Hawkins Bernstein
VM-1977
Ross Richardson
September 17, 2009
Michael, Friends and Family,
I just heard this shocking news moments ago. I am overwhelmed with memories, from all the way back to our high school days to when you visited me in La Jolla a few years back. Basketball, our Scramble State Championship with Pete and Tony, Bo Jackson.... I could go on and on. Fact is, Brother, I could always count on you for a quick smile and a good word, always. You touched many lives. Those who knew you will always remember and love you. I was just talking about you yesterday.....
Good By, Fendog, see you on the other side.
Carl & Shirley Reish
September 17, 2009
Dear Maureen, Jim and Families
Our hearts are broken and tears of sadness in our eyes in the sudden loss of Mike. We have so many memories, the "Greenwood Ave" gang and the raising of our children together. Those memories will stay with us forever. Greenwood was just one big family with lots of kids with annual cookouts and parades by the kids, of course. We were priviledged to watch Mike on the basketball court at St VM and often were able to see him on our yearly visits to Akron, as he lived a short distance from Scott. Just one bright smile from "little Mike" could change anyones day. Our thoughts and prayers are will all of you. Mike will be deeply missed. Carl, Shirley and Justine Reish
Pat Conley
September 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I can say that I speak for all my Irish teammates in saying that Denny Fenny will be greatly missed. I can still see Mike standing at the free throw line sinking 2 free throws in the District Championship in Canton to bury our rival the Hoban Knights! He had nerves of steel which were taught by his mother and father Jim who unselfishly shared his time with all of us to make us better men. As many have mentioned, Fenny's smile is what we will miss the most. The greatest thing you can do in life is to treat people with kindness and that was what Fen was all about. He shared his life the way he shared the ball on the court.
Peace to you Fen
Paul D. Brown
September 17, 2009
To the Fenwick Family,
What shock had I experienced in seeing Mike's passing here on the Ohio River.It seemed just like yesterday the joy that boiled in his heart when he hung out with the fellows at Night People.
Truly a very friendly,warm and considerate individual.
My sympathies to you all at this hour.
Ronald Shaw
September 17, 2009
Dear Timmy and Family . . .
My heart goes out to you . . . I pray that the Lord continue to be with you during this time of sadness . . . May you be comforted by the fond memories of a life well-lived . . .
Ronnie Shaw
Rob Sunday
September 17, 2009
To the Fenwick Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you with the loss of Mike. I will always remember his great talent on the basketball court, and his great gift of friendship to everyone he came in contact with. I am blessed to have played on his team, and forever grateful for having been positively impacted by Mike during those great years at St.V-M.
Rob Sunday
VM-1980
September 17, 2009
Dear Fenwick Family
I am so saddened to hear about Mike. I pray that our Good Lord watches over all of you and blesses you with his peace. I have many fond memories of your family on Greenwood---that was such a wonderful place to grow up. You will be in my prayers.
With love,
Nancy Keenan Bordewick
Tom Abdenour
September 17, 2009
I have fond memories from the St. Sebastian days of our our early years. Mike was truly a great athlete and always fun to be around. That great smile of his will be missed.
My condolences to his family - especially Kevin and his father, Coach Jim.
Pamela Fletcher Lawyer
September 17, 2009
The Fenwick Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathy and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
September 17, 2009
Jim, please accept my condolence for your loss. Thoughts and prayers from an old drag racing friend.
Kenny Anderson
Jan Enright
September 17, 2009
Dear Maureen and Family,
Our hearts are heavy. We hope that the knowledge that so many people loved Mike and love you will offer you some comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim and Jan Enright
Shannon Murphy-roach
September 17, 2009
Dear Jim , I am truely sorry for the loss of Mike. He was such a great guy and I know how much you loved him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God hold you close while you grieve.
Warmest Regard,
Shannon Murphy-Roach
Debbie Younkins (Mee)
September 17, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
September 17, 2009
Dear Fenwick, Harrison-Russell and Mellion Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Mike's death. What a tremendous way to celebrate Mike's life and honor God by donating life to many in need. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace and eternal hope that only He can give during this difficult time. We love you. Ellen Tischler and Kevin Seagraves
Kelly Treece-Sucher
September 17, 2009
To the Fenwick Family: Words can't express the feelings, please know you are in the hearts, minds and prayers of many. May you find strength in the love you have for each other, hope in the lives now touched by your loss, and peace in His grace at this time. Greenwood really wasn't so very long ago. Love and Prayers
Cathy & Pat Deagan
September 17, 2009
Our handsome nephew Mike will always hold a special place in our hearts for his sincere concern for others and amazing sense of humor. Just when you least expected it, Mike would come up with an incredibly funny line and then fall out laughing. He loved a good competition and was always so proud when he caught the biggest fish or pull one over especially on his Uncle Pat. He was a kind and loving soul who will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Lisa Waters Collins
September 16, 2009
Dear Tim and Fenwick Family,
I hope the many happy memories of your Mike bring you some comfort as he journeys on to Heaven. I didn't know Mike well, but do remember that he was very charismatic. At St. Sebastian, one year he led the whole school in a pep rally and taught everyone several cheers. We may have had other pep rallies, but that's the only one I remember so it must have been special from his influence. God bless you and your family.
September 16, 2009
Maureen, Jim, & Family: Our thoughts and our prayers are with you. May God give you comfort, strength, and peace in knowing Mike is with Him. Jack and Gail Burgess
Theresa Turner
September 16, 2009
To the family of Mike Fenwick, I am a former classmate from St Vincent-St Marys. He and I graduated together and I remember him as a polite and friendly
young man. You have my deepest sympathies on your loss.
September 16, 2009
I remember Michael from St.V where I was a nerdy freshman. He spoke to everyone and always had a smile on his face. He was always good and kind to everyone he met.
A Friend
Larry Aylward
September 16, 2009
We'll miss you Fenny. I knew you long enough to know you had a strong faith in God and a good heart. You're in a better place, my old friend.
Tammy Waterbury
September 16, 2009
Dear Fenwick Family,
So many wonderful childhood memories of Mike--I am so saddened to hear of his death.
Peace and prayers , Tammy Reish Waterbury
Karen Capizzi
September 16, 2009
Laurie and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, Mike.
May God Bless You and guiide you as you go through this
very difficult time.
Karen Capizzi
Kelly Stemple
September 16, 2009
God Bless him for saving the lives of so many others. May your family find peace knowing he lives on among many. Celebrate his life as well as grieving his death. I did not know him,but felt compelled to give my wishes, due to the touching fact of his organ donation. I am sure his memories will keep him alive in all your hearts. My condolences to his many friends and loved ones.
Laura Horning Duryea
September 16, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I was also one of Mike's many friends in high school. I used to run into him every once in a while at Starbucks after I moved back to Akron. He was always so happy to see you! This is a wonderful photo. I still cannot believe it. With love and prayers to your family.
Brian Lawrence
September 16, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Phil Luby
September 16, 2009
To Mikes Family,
I will pray for Mike and know he's smiling as he always did. I have very fond memories of Mike as I enjoyed knowing him and seeing him over the many years of our lives. I'm sorry I can't be there in person to see all of you but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you!
September 16, 2009
Jim, So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Jim and Carolyn Herston
Ronda Theis-Evans
September 16, 2009
Dear Fenwick Family:
Words cannot express my sadness at the news of Mike's passing. Although we lived far apart, we were able to continue a special friendship that began when we were children. I will always remember him and keep him in my heart.
Mike & Ann Barrett
September 16, 2009
Maureen, Laurie, and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your terrible loss.
Kelly "Reish"Hunt
September 16, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. "Greenwood Gang" forever! I have such great memories. God Bless
September 16, 2009
Dear Fenwicks,
Mike will be truly missed. As part of the "greenwood" gang I still have many fond memories of our childhood time together.
All my warmest sympathies - Mike will be in our prayers.
Sean, Megan, Cael and Colby Reish - Orlando, Florida
Teresa Pastor
September 16, 2009
To Mrs. Fenwick-Russell & Family,
I was totally shocked to hear of Mike's passing. He will always have a special place in my heart. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Teresa (Kelly) Pastor V-M Class of '80
ED & CHRIS TAGGART
September 16, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gene Fitch
September 16, 2009
Tim and Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss.
Mike and I recently spoke of how he would look out for Tim and his close friends when we were around high school age. I don't have a brother, but Mike always treated me as one. I am so grateful for that.
Daniel McGowan
September 16, 2009
My prayers and thoughts are with the Fenwick family. I met Mike as a freshman at St. VM and later we became brothers of Phi Kappa Tau. I will always remember you and the great times we had as teenagers and young adults. We certainly had some fun.
- Peace -
Peg Watkins
September 16, 2009
Maureen and family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Rich Roberts
September 16, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I'll always remember Mike's smile and that he threw a helluva no look pass. As one of Tim's friends that looked up to Mike as we were growing up, I spent a fair amount of time trying to emulate that pass and I must admit, I never got it down. He was a great guy and I know you all miss him terribly.
September 16, 2009
Fenny, you will be missed, your genuine love for life and your beautiful giving heart was a treasure to be around, you were one of a kind, see u in heaven. ned
John De Luca
September 16, 2009
The Fenwick Family,
Your loss is felt and our heart's to are saddened.
Fenny was always so much fun to be around. His memory brings smiles to many.
Irish eye's are crying.
Johnny De Luca and Family
James Conlin
September 16, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
John Waltz
September 16, 2009
To the Fenwick family, especially Tim. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
I remember so many good times with Mike, mostly playing basketball in the driveway at Mineola Dr. or at the St. Vincent St. Mary gym.
Mike's smile and optimism were contagious. He even made painting fun the one summer I helped him, and I definitely don't like to paint.
Even the way Mike played basketball showed how unselfish he was, always preferring the assist to scoring himself. What a great final assist by donating his organs and helping so many others. Mike will be sorely missed, but never forgotten by his wonderful family and so many friends his life has touched.
God speed Mike. Much love to the Fenwick family.
Jack LaMonica
September 16, 2009
The Family of Mike Fenwick,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I had the pleasure of running into Mike recently, and we reminisced about the good old days growing up on the West side. Mike was one of the most gifted athletes ever back in the day. I will never forget when Mike led us to the CYO Football championship at St. Sebastian's grade school with an undefeated 8-0 record. My most treasured memory of Mike is when he took the kickoff 88 yards down the right sideline at the Rubber Bowl to seal the championship game. I can still hear him laughing as he raced down the field and scored.
God Bless you, Mike and may your smile live on forever!
Jeff Coyne
September 16, 2009
Mike,
May the light of heaven shine on your grave. I will miss you my friend.
To the Fenwick Family,
I am so saddened to hear the news about Mike, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gina (Maloy) Miller
September 16, 2009
So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for your family.
Bob Goodney
September 16, 2009
Dear Family and Friends,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have great memories of Mike from grade school as rivals through high school as teammates. We had many good times and shared some great moments. Fenny, I wish you could throw me that patented no look pass one more time.
Bob Goodney
Martin Baumgardner
September 16, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Martin Baumgardner DDS and Staff
One Cool Cat, Finny
JJ Caldwell
September 16, 2009
Mike touched everyone who he came in contact with. The Conneaut Lake Open Golf weekend tournament will never be the same without you Mike. I, Ned and the boys will forever miss your laughter and wit. We will hold your memories you gave us for a lifetime in our hearts. You were one cool Cat Mike and I promise; you will never be forgotten. Funny, I have never ever wanted to get a tatoo but I feel like getting one now! Thanks for the wonderful memories Mike, I love you man! The Caldwell's- JJ,Pam,Colton,and Canyon-Dublin,Ohio
Akron Phi Kappa Tau Alumni Council
September 16, 2009
Fenwick Family,
On behalf of all Mike's Phi Kappa Tau brothers, our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
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