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James Fanning Obituary

Fanning, James B.. MD
Dr. James B. Fanning,MD, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Nov. 20, 2020 in his home with his family at his side. Born in Brooklyn, NY a son of the late Edward and Rose Kiernan Fanning he was a graduate of St. Johns University in NY and earned his medical degree from the University of Galway Medical School in Ireland. Dr. Fanning practiced medicine for over fifty years from his office in North Haven. He is survived by his wife, Norine Pitcavage Fanning, his children Maureen E. (Albert) Naples of Hamden, MicheleT. (Kevin) McShea of Cape Cod, MA, James B. (Traci) Fanning Jr., MD of Cheshire, Susan T. (Eric) Hummel of Cheshire and Kenneth E Fanning of Hamden, a sister, Sr Margaret "Peg" Fanning CSJ, PHD, of NY, ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers Edward Fanning and Eugene Fanning and sisters Rosemary Manoni and Sr. Catherine Fanning SSND.
A Mass of Christian Burial will celebrated Wed. afternoon at 2:00 in Divine Mercy Parish, St. Rita Church, Hamden. Mask and social distancing will be required. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Hamden. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis,TN 38105. Arrangements are with Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden. www.siskbrothers

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Published by The New Haven Register on Nov. 22, 2020.

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Emma Prunier

January 15, 2021

Mrs. Fanning and Family:

Thinking of you. I was saddened to hear of Dr. Fanning's passing-
Please accept my sympathy. My husband and I were fortunate to have Dr. Fanning as our PC doctor for many years. He was a wonderful person. Gentle, caring and compassionate. Always there for us. He will not be forgotten.
Wishing you and your family God's blessings of peace and comfort during your time of sorrow.

Emma Prunier

January 15, 2021

Dear Norine & Family

Thinking of you. I was saddened to hear of Dr. Fanning's passing. Please accept my sympathy. My husband John (deceased) and I were fortunate
to have him as our PC doctor for many years. Dr. Fanning was a wonderful person - caring, gentle and compassionate. He will not be
forgotten. Wishing you and your family God's blessings of peace and
comfort during this time.

Jean Caneschi -Gabe Bizzario

November 25, 2020

Dear Mrs. Fanning & Family,
Sending our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Doctor Fanning. We will always remember the smile and handshake ...and Thankful for all the years he took care of us ! God Bless

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Dorothy Frieser

November 24, 2020

Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

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Kim Andrews

November 24, 2020

Dr Fanning touched so many with his kindness. I pray that knowledge gives you some comfort in the coming days.
His generous soul will be missed, but he lives on in each of you with his stories and little quips. May your hearts be filled with his light as you share those stories in the future.
With love and deepest condolences,
Kim & Scott

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Kristin DePalma

November 23, 2020

Jamie, Susan and Family -
Sending our sincerest condolences on the passing of you dad. What an amazing life and legacy! May he rest in peace. Love- The DePalma Family

Meg A Jenkins

November 23, 2020

Thinking of you all with sympathy at this difficult time.
May he rest in peace.

Joan Gunn Atzbach
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Maryann Dolan

November 23, 2020

We would like to extend our sympathy to the family of Dr. Fanning. He was our family doctor for years in North Haven. He was a pleasant, kind and knowledgeable man, and we valued having him as our primary physician. He will be missed. Sincerely, Maryann and Jack Dolan

Hanna Lubach

November 22, 2020

Maureen, Susan and Family
We are sharing in your sorrow with love and friendship. Our condolences.
Hanna & Darek Lubach

Linda Longley Kearney

November 22, 2020

Dr. Fanning was a great man and helped so many people. I worked for him for nearly 5 years. He deeply loved his family and friends

David Caneschi

November 22, 2020

Mrs Fanning and Family,
It is with great sadness to learn of the passing of Dr. Fanning.
He was truly a gift from God and to the medical profession. He was my physician for 55 years and always with the greatest of care, compassion, professionalism, and my well being in mind at all times.
Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday.
Unseen, unheard but always nar, so loved, so missed, so very dear.
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Vera Eddy

November 22, 2020

He was just a great guy

Norah Walsh

November 22, 2020

Maureen, Michelle and the Fanning family- my thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. I remember your Dad from when I was a kid hanging out at your house. He always appeared as a “gentle giant” to me as a 7 y.o. child.
Big hugs to you, my dear childhood friends ❤
Love,
Norah

Laura DiPalma

November 22, 2020

Maureen & Family,
So sorry for your loss
Laura & Ernie DiPalma

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