Mary Fahey

FAHEY, Mary, 91, entered eternal rest on February 11, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Patrick Fahey, and her son, Paul Peter Fahey.

She is survived by her seven children: Gerard Fahey, Joseph Fahey (Paula), MaryAnn Connolly (Patrick), Seamus Fahey, Brendan Fahey, Bernadette Schulz, and Eileen Fahey; as well as her 10 grandchildren, Heather, Joanne, Ryan, Patrick, James, Colin, Matthew, Alexandra, Anna Rose, and Liam; and six great-grandchildren, Myla, Thomas, Vincent, Alexander, Drew, and Brooke; along with several nieces and nephews, all of whom were the great joy of her life.

Mary worked as a home health aide in her youth and became a well-known and active member of the community and a devoted weekly communicant at Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Rutherford.

Mary lived a long and faithful life of 91 years, centered around her deep Catholic faith. She cherished simple comforts such as gardening and being outdoors in nature, and found her greatest happiness surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will be remembered for her deep faith, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to her family.

The family will receive visitors at the Macagna-Diffily-Onorato Funeral Home, 41 Ames Avenue, Rutherford, on Wednesday, February 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Mass of Catholic Burial will be celebrated at Saint Mary’s Church, 91 Home Avenue, Rutherford, on Thursday, February 19, at 9:30 a.m., followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington.