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Joseph Fete Obituary
born on March 10, 1937 in Canton, Ohio to the late
Harold and Frances Fete White passed away June 22 at his home surrounded by his wife Marie and daughter Kimberle. Joe graduated in 1955 from Timken Vocational High School. Joe's love for sports began at a young age. While in high school Joe was all-city, all county and third team All-Ohio as a guard for Timken in 1955. He then had a 22-year career in the Canton City leagues. During his career he competed for the Police Boys' Club, Pete's Grill, Chuck and Dick's Cafe, Jack's Cafe, Log Cabin and Bob's Diner. With Jack's Cafe he won the BB Crown and Dover Tournament in 1963. He coached and played softball for Walthers Cafe for over 20 years. Joe was a high school official for 10 years. Joe was inducted into many amateur hall of fames through out his life. He was employed and retired from United Engineering. He loved to fish, travel, and paint, which he did all of his life. Joe was a member of the Canton Browns Backers where he would cheer on the Browns every Sunday! He never met a stranger, lived a blessed life and left a legacy of friendship and kindness to all who met him.
Joe is survived by his loving wife Marie Popa Fete. Joe and Marie would have been married 60 years on November 21st, 2019, daughter Kimberle Fete, sister Dolores Thorley, brother Harold "Sonny" Fete, wife Nancy, sister Laura Welker, many nieces and nephews and many, many amazing friends. An addition to his parents, Joe is preceded in death by his close family friend Bob Williams, brother-in-law Alvin Thorley and his father and mother-in-law Oliver and Violet Popa; stepfather, Herbert White. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Timken High School Alumni Association Fund: P.O. Box 8504 Canton Ohio 44711. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Mercy Hospice for the wonderful care he received.
A memorial service will be Friday, June 28, 2019 at 5:30 pm followed by a gathering of family and friends to celebrate Joe's life concluding at 8 pm. To share a memory or send condolences, visit us ar: www.SchneebergerFuneral.com
Joe Fete ALWAYS A TROJAN!
Schneeberger 330-456-8237
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Fete
Dan Jakab
June 20, 2024
what a great guy!!
Mike and Carol Shaheen
July 5, 2019
Dear Kim,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your father-the obituary was wonderful, it sounds like he touched so many people in so many ways! What a blessing to have such a great dad. God rest his soul and keep you and your mom in His care and comfort you with His peace.
Mike and Carol
phi marzick
June 28, 2019
joe was always so friendly to everybody. I enjoyed him as my coach when i played for Walthers. My thoughts are with Marie and Kim
Tony Rainieri
June 27, 2019
Fete Family ,
So sorry for your loss,
I worked with Joe at United
and enjoyed all his pranks and jokes.
He will be missed.
Doug Lewis
June 26, 2019
Sorry to hear this. Joe was always super nice to me. Fond memories of sitting at Walther's for hours with he and my Uncle Frank and their friends. Always looked forward to visiting his parties during the HOF festivities. Always made you feel welcome and loved talking sports with him. My condolences to his family and friends.
Sherri Marzick
June 26, 2019
Dear Marie and Kim,
I send my heartfelt sympathy, love, and hugs to you both. I was deeply saddened to learn of Joes passing. So many fond memories of parties at your home on Blake, beer tosses at Walthers after the games, and too many more to list. May memories give you comfort. Since I live in Wisconsin now I will be unable at attend the service, but please know I am there in spirit. God bless you during this difficult time.
With love,
Sherri Marzick
Jackie Leisure
June 26, 2019
Dear Miss Kim Fete:
Sorry to hear the passing of your father.
Jackie Leisure
McKinley lunch lady
Claudia Selby
June 26, 2019
Kim- my sympathy. To you and your mom on the death of your dad.
Kurt Hawkins
June 26, 2019
Joe was a great guy. I enjoyed the times we spent together. My condolences to Marie and Kim.
Leslie Machefski
June 26, 2019
Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Danny Jakab
June 26, 2019
What a great guy and friend, we always met at Walter's Cafe after softball games to hoist a few.
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