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John Fahey Obituary

Fahey, John P. - Retired Hamms Brewing Company Employee Age 84, of Eagan, formerly of So. Mpls. Former Sales Manager from Hamms Brewing Company. As a youth, he was active in the Cathedral Parsih Boys and Adult Choirs. Preceded in death by daughter, Margaret Rose. Survived by wife of 58 years, Marion; 8 children: Mary (Carl) Piehl, Patrick, Chris (Julia), Peter (Susan), Kitty (John Tibbetts), Eileen, Sheila and Jeanne; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; sister, Catherine (Harold) Cragg; and brother Thomas (Margaret). Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10:30AM at the CHURCH OF THE VISITATION, 46th and Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. Interment St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Savage. Visitation Friday 4-8PM at GILL BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5801 Lyndale Ave. So., and 1 hour prior to Mass at church only. Rosary 6PM Friday. Memorials preferred to Church of the Visitation. GILL BROTHERS 612-861-6088.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Mar. 13, 2003.

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Penny Gardner

March 21, 2003

Marion, I don't know if you remember me , but we worked together at Abbott hospital years ago. My name was Penny Spinosa at that time. I am very sorry to hear of your husband's death.I'm sure your family is of enormous comfort to each other in this difficult time.

Wade

March 13, 2003

Kitty and John, I'm saddened to hear about your dad. I pray you'll find comfort in your family -- I'm sure your presence comforts them. Wade

geri and don teefy

March 13, 2003

we are sorry to hear about John`s

death. God bless you and your family.

chris fahey

March 13, 2003

Thank you so much for all the kindnesses that we've already experienced! We celebrate this wonderful man & great Dad.

Kathleen Overby

March 13, 2003

Sheila, What a fabulous tribute to your dad. That was one of the most uplifting obits I have read. I am sorry to your whole family for the loss of your father. See you tomorrow.



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