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Francis Fernan Obituary
Francis Arthur Fernan, 75 of Johnson City was gathered unto God on Tuesday January 7, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents Theresa and Arthur Fernan; his son Patrick Fernan and a brother Michael Fernan. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years. Ann VanDerbeck Fernan; his children. Kate and Terry Grippen, Brendan Fernan. Jamie Brigid Fernan; his grandsons Sean and Matthew Fernan; a brother Leo James and Linda Frenan; several nieces and nephews. He was a member of St. James Church. Johnson City. Art retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Binghamton after 35 years of service. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and former president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Grand Marshall in 2004 of the St. Patrick's Day Parade. He was an avid Syracuse University and N.Y. Yankees fan. The family wishes to thank Dr. Michael Tunick and many dedicated Hospice Workers. Memorial services will be held at the J.A.McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street. Binghamton Friday at 11 a.m. Reverend Gerald J. Buckley, will officiate. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Art may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, Tn 38101.
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Memories and Condolences
for Francis Fernan
January 17, 2014
Jamie, We're so sorry to see that your dad is gone. We will be praying for you. Molly Snitchler and her mom and dad
Sue Walton
January 12, 2014
Mrs. Fernan and family: Very sorry to hear of Mr. Fernan's passing. I was his secretary at the P.O. I remember one time he brought in a tape for me to type out and it had him singing on it. He was teaching Jamie the song, "It's a Grand Old Flag". I wasn't sure how I was going to tell him! He was a good man and I enjoyed working with him. I am lifting your family up in prayer.
Moe Goodspeed
January 11, 2014
Ann and family
Very sorry to hear about Art. Always enjoyed working with him at the Post Office. He will be missed.
Moe Goodspeed (Bonita Springs Fl.)
Mary Ellen Koncak
January 11, 2014
Ann and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you
in my prayers.
Birdie Rittenburg
January 11, 2014
To the Fernan family. I am so sorry about your loss. You all will be in my prayers and my heart.
Jamie,I am here for you any time you need me. You will always be my close friend always love you
nancy Pease
January 10, 2014
Ann,Kate,Brendan and Jamie, So very sorry to hear about Art You all are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything at all please give me a cal. Love you guys, Nancy Hanrahan Pease xxxxoooo
lynea manners
January 10, 2014
So sorry to learn that Art has passed.. He was always such a fine gentleman and truly good person..
Lynn Manners (your old neighbor)
Mark Harding
January 10, 2014
Kate and Family,
Sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Leahy
January 10, 2014
Kate and family, so sorry for your loss.
Jim & Patty Falank
January 10, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of Art's passing. May his soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed rest in his peace.
Mary Ellen Meskell
January 10, 2014
I was so sorry to read of the passing of your husband and father. Know that you are in my prayers and that he is resting comfortably in the palm of God's hand along with Pat.
Susan L. Connors
January 10, 2014
Ann and Family, so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...
Stephen Skip Comency
January 10, 2014
Kate & Terry,
My most sincere condolences to you and your family in your time of sorrow. God Bless.
Pam Smith
January 9, 2014
Jamie, I'm very sorry for your loss. Your Dad will be greatly missed.
Ann _Joe Tiesi
January 9, 2014
Family, So sad to hear of the passing of Art. Our thought and prays are with you all.
michele wilson
January 9, 2014
Jamie I know that this is a hard time in your life and I will pray for you and your family. From what I remember meeting your father he was a nice man and told a lot of jokes.
Christy Allen
January 9, 2014
Ann, Kate, Brendan and Jamie.
Love & Prayers to you all. Art was a always a light to be around. He will forever be known to me as the "tickle machine" & a fabulous cook who was so passionate in whatever he did. So many fond memories with you all growing up, camping, & New Years Eves. Although we are all grown, you are all thought of often and we are praying for you now.
Christy, Dave & Hailey
Tom Nemconsky
January 9, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
January 9, 2014
Ann and family, So sorry for your loss.
Michael Heslin
January 9, 2014
To All the Fernans, Kate, the kids who are now grown, the grandchildren: My condolences on the death of your husband, father, grandfather. Art and I go way back. When he was in high school. He and I were Hibernians together. I was a president before the
aOH moved to the West Side. He and I had some great discussions about things and the way they should be. we disagreed a lot but we never got mad at each other no matter how stupid he thought my idea was. He worked to make the Div 1-Broome County into the fine organization that it is today. Besides the AOH, Art was first a family man. His family came first. He also was a devout man who held his Religion and His God in high esteem. I am sorry that I will not be able to be there for his final commitment but I will be there in spirit. May Our God give you the graces you need as you walk through this valley of tears. May that same God and His Compassionate Son keep us in their Loving care until we all meet again in the land of Tir n'an Og.
Ron and Renee Davis
January 9, 2014
Our condolences to the Fernan Family. So sorry to hear of Arts passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mindy Williams
January 9, 2014
Ann, Kate, Brendan & Jamie,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Arts' passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Fond memories will always be there for me. I will never forget the White Pizza, Silly Spanking Machine, Camping and Playing Cards on his lap.
Love,
Mindy & Hunter Williams
Mary Ellen Kelleher
January 9, 2014
Dear Kate and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your sad news. My thoughts are on the fond memories and kindness of your father.
With sincerest sympathy,
Mary Ellen
John Walker
January 9, 2014
On behalf Art's brothers of The AOH we send our condolences to your family. Art was a faithful member of our organization
serving as president and grand
marshal of our annual
St. Patrick's Day Parade. he will be truly missed.
Pat Harding
January 9, 2014
My most heartfelt condolences to Art's family on your loss. He was such a wonderful man and he will be missed terribly.
You will all be in my prayers.
Carolyn Penna
January 9, 2014
To the Family of Art:
Our sincere condolences. May He rest in peace.
God Bless,
Carolyn & Vince Penna
January 9, 2014
Ann, Brendan and family; I am so sorry to learn of your husband's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and he, at this time.
Martha Lyons
Lynda Ueberall
January 9, 2014
Ann and family, so sorry for your loss.
January 9, 2014
dear jami is sorry about your dad he was a great man he will be sorly miss by all of us my god be with you and comfort you john Edward husnay
Fran,Meghan and Francis McManus
January 9, 2014
To all of the Fernan family are harts and prarys go out to you all.we are so sorry for your loss.
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