Photo courtesy of Waters Funeral Home - Concord
Concord, New Hampshire
Feb 25, 1947 – May 26, 2023
Michael E. Fanny, age 76, of Douglas Ave passed away suddenly on Friday, May 26, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Concord, NH, son of the late Peter Fanny Sr. and Margaret (Maguire) Fanny.
He was a graduate of Keene State College with a Bachelor’s in Social Studies class of 1969. He taught social studies at Merrimack Valley High School from 1969-1975. After retiring from teaching, he worked for the City of Concord as the Cemeteries Superintendent, and then as the Superintendent of Grounds (parks, cemeteries, golf course). After retiring from the City, he worked for NH Fish and Game until he was 62.
He was a communicant of Immaculate Conception of Penacook for 40 years, he served as a member of Parish Council, Finance Committee and volunteered at the Food Pantry. He served as president of the New England Cemetery Association for 2 terms.
Michael was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. His generous nature with guests was sometimes referred to as ‘militant hospitality’. He was known as Shamps by his grandchildren, with whom he enjoyed spending his time.
Survived by his wife of 52 years Linda (Marsilio) Fanny of Concord; his son, Matthew Fanny; daughter, Melissa Davis and her husband Timothy; his most precious grandsons Teddy and Charley Davis; sister in laws, Lois and Diane Marsilio; numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brothers, Robert Stevens and his wife Thelma, Peter Fanny Jr. and his wife Margaret and Richard Fanny and his wife Pricilla; and his niece Sarah Riley.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, May 31 from 4 – 7 PM at the Waters Funeral Home, 50 South Main Street, Concord.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 1st, at 10 AM at Christ the King Parish, 72 South Main Street, Concord.
In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the Immaculate Conception Food Pantry, Penacook; St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, or the charity of your choice.
Burial will follow in the Blossom Hill Cemetery
Read MoreMy sincerest condolences to the Fanny family for your loss. I remember Mr. Fanny well from Social Studies class at MVHS. He always made whatever we were discussing so interesting that you didn't stop at just the text book, but went to the Library to get more information about it. He awakened the desire to learn, and although I'm sorry to learn he's passed, I am glad to have known him and to have had him for a teacher.
Bill Broughton
June 08, 2023
Mike liked to pretend he was Mr. McGruff, but he had a heart of gold and not a mean bone in his body. I was pleased to read he retired at 62 and had many years to enjoy his family and `´cherish´´ his grand children. He was a good man and will be missed. Deb Sartwell-Luneau
Deb Sartwell-Luneau
June 06, 2023 | Work
So sorry to hear about your loss, my deepest sympathy
John Martel
June 02, 2023 | School
So sorry to hear about Mike, my deepest sympathy.....John Martel
John Martel
June 02, 2023 | Work
Mike meant a lot to both of us. We have so many great memories of working with him at the City. As a person and a co-worker, he was a gem. Heartfelt condolences to Linda and all his loved ones. Ann & John
Ann Forrestall
May 31, 2023 | Concord, NH
I was so saddened to hear that Mike Fanny had passed last Friday. Being with the Fanny and Davis families has always been such a joy. Mike's love of family, his work in the community, his work as a teacher and his church ministry remind us all of the fine person he was. It was a pleasure to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with the Fanny and Davis families today and always. Mike will be missed by all of us. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Love Bernadette
Bernadette Silva
May 31, 2023
Love and prayers for the family. Gayle and Myles Sweeney
Gayle Sweeney
May 31, 2023 | Friend
Oh my, Mike how I will cherish the memories of late-night City Council meetings, sitting in the back row, with a running cometary of the goings on. Or our monthly meetings at recreation with Fred trying to keep everything from going into a full riot. The City of Concord is a better place because of your service to it. I sit here now and laugh at the good times we had. RIP my friend.
Joe Andrews
May 30, 2023
I still remember the course Mr Fanny taught on the US Constitution at MVHS. One of my favorite teachers. My sympathies to the family
Audrey MacGregor Blodgett
May 30, 2023
