James Edward Fatula

My sincerest sympathies to Jim's family, friends and colleagues. Jim was a trusted friend and colleague. He cheered me on as I completed the MPA program at Brockport and taught me to lead in service of others. He was an ethical man, kind, compassionate and smart. I will miss him.

Jim was an energetic and enthusiastic colleague who seemed to have limitless energy. I will miss his presence and the enthusiasm he brought to all he did.

Jim was a very kind, generous man and spent much time helping others. He will be deeply missed at The College at Brockport.

The Brockport community, and our MPA program, has truly suffered a great loss. I'm deeply saddened. He will surely be missed.

Dr. Fatula guided many through the MPA program at Brockport with his selfless assistance. His gentle, quiet devotion to doing the right thing was palpable. He will be dearly missed. My sincere sympathy to his family and colleagues.
My family and I are having a mass said in his memory: The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of James Fatula at St. Margaret Mary's Church 401 Rogers Parkway Rochester, NY 14617 on October 16th, 2011 at 9am. All are...

I send my condolences to Jim's family. He will be greatly missed in the Rochester community. As an educator and community volunteer, Jim quietly helped us ask hard questions and find better ways. He was admired by his students and was mentor to many on the faculty (me included).He shared his health finance expertise, especially through WXXI's Bob Smith show. And he helped us find solutions to challenges facing local government and nonprofit organizations. Though he was quiet, his...

Dr. Fatula is the reason I am where I am today. He went above and beyond for his students and truly loved what he did. I will never forget the extra hours he spent with me as a student and the friendship in which we cultivated. He will be sorely missed.