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1925
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2016
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Mary Fahey Obituary
Mary T. Fahey (nee Campbell) "Sis", Devoted wife of the late Martin J. Fahey, loving stepmother to Sheila (the late James Wallenius) and Marty (Patti) Fahey; proud grandmother of Erik (Maura) Wallenius, Gavin, Trevor, and Connor Fahey; She was born and raised in Chicago to Irish-immigrant parents from Co. Mayo, the late John Campbell and Ann (Egan); Loving sister of the late Nancy Rakow and the late Lt. Col. Rev. John Campbell, USAF; Beloved cousin of Eileen Bray and Mary Costello Makowski; Aunt of Bob (Annette) Rakow, Jr. An Irish dancer, dancing teacher, and adjudicator of great renown, Mary started her career in Irish dancing in the late 1930s with local Irish dancing master, Pat Roche. She went on to start her own school of Irish dance in the late 1940s until mid 1960s in Chicago, after which she became a respected adjudicator of Irish dancing competitions (Feis and Oireachtas) both locally and nationally. Mary was also a member of the first tour of Irish-American musicians, singers, and dancers to tour Ireland in the summer of 1959. Mary "Sis" was treasured by family, friends, students, colleagues, and by the thousands of Irish dancing competitors who crossed her path for her unassuming and cheerful demeanor, her bright smile, and her unfailing optimism. Alongside her late husband Martin, she co-produced the yearly Southside St. Patrick's Day show, "Ireland on Parade," a week-long celebration of Irish music, dancing, and song held annually in Chicago since 1967. She and Martin were proud founders and stalwart supporters of Chicago's Gaelic Park. Funeral prayers Wednesday from Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, Mass 10 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, the Fahey family requests memorial donations be made to the Medical Missionaries of Mary, 4425 W 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60629, 773-735-3712 or online at http://mmmworldwide.org. For information call 773-783-7700 or visit andrewmcgann.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Fahey
Carla
May 31, 2016
Please accept my condolences on your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help your family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13
S. Mary C McDonagh
May 29, 2016
Mary Campbell shared her artistry and her love of her Irish Heritage with us. She made a big difference in our young lives. My sympathy to her family and all her friends.
Mary C. McDonagh, RSM
John M. Clarke
May 26, 2016
Mary's Family,
RIP. I fondly recall the respect you brought to those children who you lead through the difficult process of learning their "left" foot from their other "left" foot.
You life long dedication to the Irish dance and those who you taught, instructed, and nurtured must number in the thousands, if one was counting. My sister and brothers remember practicing in basements, competing at Pilsen Park in August, and we came to appreciate our heritage and Irish traditions.
A loss to dance, Ireland, and County Mayo, God Help Mary(us).
John
May 25, 2016
Sis was a grand Irish lady who will be missed by all that were blessed to know her.
Jim McLaughlin (Naperville)
Marietta Roche-Mullane
May 24, 2016
Mary Fahey awarded me my first medal as an Irish dancer! She had a contagious smile and would give nervous competitors a little nod to start on time to the music. Great lady. May she RIP.
Mary at a Feis, c 1952
Marty Fahey
May 23, 2016
Mary with her Dancing class at a Feis, c 1952
Marty Fahey
May 23, 2016
Mary and Martin Fahey, 1985
Marty Fahey
May 23, 2016
Martin and Mary Fahey, 1985
Marty Fahey
May 23, 2016
Marty Fahey
May 23, 2016
Jim Mescall
May 23, 2016
Rip, Sis, a strong irish woman.
Jimmy Mescall
Susan O'Shea-Daniels
May 23, 2016
RIP Mrs. Fahey. It has been years, but I remember her as an Irish Dancing judge at Gaelic Park. She was often generous to me as a dancer! Most of all, I'll never forget she had the biggest smile when each of us finished our dance! A lovely woman.
Maureen Knightly
May 23, 2016
I have such fantastic memories of Mrs. Fahey - her warm heart and kindness especially. She is one of my favorite people from my Irish dancing years!!
Patsy McLoughlin
May 23, 2016
Have such lovely memories of adjudicating many times with Mary - condolences to her family, Patsy McLoughlin (New Jersey)
Bob and Chris Cronin
May 23, 2016
A lovely woman, she will be greatly missed. May her soul rest in peace.
May 23, 2016
My condolences for the lost of your love one. May God comfort, the family at this time.
Sheila
May 23, 2016
Sis, thank you for the light and love you provided to Dad, Marty and me throughout the years.
Sheila Fahey
May 23, 2016
Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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Sheila Fahey
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