East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
East Longmeadow-Robert C. Fenn, 91 passed away peacefully Wednesday. He was born in Springfield, grew up in Agawam, lived in Springfield and later moved to East Longmeadow. He became a firefighter in 1949, was named District Chief in 1973 and retired in 1980. In April 1979 he received a Springfield Fire Department Commendation for the Albany Street Fire. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII as a tail gunner, was a life member of the Springfield Elks #61. He belonged to the American Legion Post #430 and in 1979 received the Law and Order Award. He was predeceased by his wife Florence (Mazzoli) Fenn in 2002, his son Robert C. Fenn Jr. in 1949, his sister Eleanor Robbins, his sister Jean Sands and his brother James. He leaves his daughters Susan Kiely of Agawam and Nancy Kiendzior and her husband Dana of East Longmeadow, a brother Francis of Texas and grandsons Scott Murphy and his wife Elisabeth and Shaun Murphy and his partner Sasha Robles as well as many nieces and nephews. Friends and family will meet Monday at 11 am at St. Michael’s Church in East Longmeadow for the Liturgy followed by burial in St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours at the Agawam Curran-Jones Funeral Home are Sunday 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. For more information please go to curranjones.com.
Dear Susan and Nancy; So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. We were away and just saw in the bulletin today!! Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a kind and gentle man and will be missed by all that knew him.
Jim and Audrey O'Connor
June 14, 2015
I learned a lot about being a FF from Chief Fenn when I first got on the job. He was stern, yet very well respected. He will be greatly missed by all Spfld Firefighters. My sincere sympathy to Sue, Nancy & Family.
JACK ABAIR
June 01, 2015 | LASCASSAS, TN
Sue, you and Nancy are in our thoughts and prayers. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Love Joe and Ellen. Sebastian, Florida
Joe and Ellen Gil
May 30, 2015 | Sebastian, FL
We have lost a great man, he will be missed by many. Thoughts and Prayers go out to his family and friends. R.I.P.Uncle Bob...
Surprenant Paul
May 30, 2015 | Springfield, MA
Chief Fenn, you're a hero of mine from boyhood. Thanks for the fun and that daring rescue I'll never forget or live down. You're the best. Love.
Michael Reilly
May 30, 2015 | San Francisco, CA
Dear Nancy,
May tears soon turn into happy memories to help you and your family. My deepest condolences.
Marilyn Mclean
May 29, 2015 | Russell, MA
Sue, We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know you have our sincere condolences, your dad was such a wonderful and kind man, I will miss seeing him on Sunday's at Friendlys!
Rick and Donna Doleva
Rick and Donna Doleva
May 29, 2015 | East Longmeadow, MA
Sue and Nancy
We were so sorry to read of Bob's death. He was not only a long time neighbor, but a good friend. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our prayers go out to you and your entire family.
Linda and Paul Agerty
May 29, 2015 | Ocala, FL
Susan, Nancy, and family, I have no doubt there is a big welcoming committee on hand for Bob. No doubt Uncle John and Paul will be in store for some critique of whatever they've been up to. All our love to you and yours.
Jan & Al Trudell
May 28, 2015 | W. Springfield, MA