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for PAUL FENLON
April 1, 2011
Dear Maura & Fenlon Family,
Please accept condolences on behalf of the Herbstritt & Murphy families. Paul was a gentle and caring man who was a pillar of the parish at St. Vincents. My fondest memory of your dad was years after playing football on his team, I mentioned to him that back when I was in grade school I looked up to him and in fact thought he was a figure like Vince Lombardi to me. In his cool manner he replied, "Terry, back in those days I too thought I was Vince Lombardi!" He was a good man who gave freely of his time and talent to the kids at SVF. You must be very proud of his legacy. God Bless
Terry Herbstritt
Patrick Murnane
January 27, 2011
Dear Maura & extended Fenlon Clan,
It was with deep sadness that I first learned of Coach Fenlon's passing from my friend and classmate Maura, and it was with equal regret that I was not able to pay my respects to each of you in person. Mr. Fenlon (he was "Coach" & "Mr." interchangeably to me) was not only a man of high personal integrity and standards, he was remarkably patient as an otherwise "old school" Football Coach. With me starting out in 7th grade and knowing literally nothing about the game, he put me into a scrimmage early on as a defensive tackle. On the 1st snap of the ball I lunged forward, wrapping my arms around the ankles of the offensive lineman across from me - tackling him, and allowing the ball carrier to scamper happily toward the end zone! Coach Fenlon gave me the hook and sat me down on the sideline (as you might guess), but then he surprised me. He chose to build me up rather than tear me down, and I discovered right then that I would run through a brick wall (or his meat-grinder drills) for him ANY day! If there are animals in Heaven, & Isaiah rather assures us of this being the case, then I trust Coach Fenlon to be in the presence of his Savior, walking Alice on streets paved with gold! God Bless you all in this time of grief over the loss of a very fine man, under whose influence I learned much and am still benefitting today! 1John 5:13
Lynn Mentz
January 27, 2011
Dear Maura & Family, I was very sad to learn of your dad's passing. I know we haven't spoken for many years - but I still remember the good times we had - and the stories you would tell of your family. May your memories always warm your heart & bring a smile. My deepest sympathies to you all. Lynn Mentz (Madigan's)
Dan Conroy
January 25, 2011
Sorry to hear about your loss. Heard about it on Sunday. Our prayers are with your family.
Sister Michelle Germanson, OP
January 24, 2011
Dear Sally,
It was a true sadness to my heart when I heard your wonderful husband, Paul had died. Paul was truly special to your heart. I was out of town in California when word came to us about Paul. Truly k now I would have been there to celebrate the life of a very wonderful person. Please be assured of my love and prayers.
Sister Michelle
January 23, 2011
In loving memory of my brother Paul. I am thankful for all the memories we have shared. David
Sally Vasquez
January 23, 2011
Sally, Julie, Dee Dee, B.J. and families-
My heart goes out to you all. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Sally
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