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Martin Fenlon Obituary

FENLON Martin "Tom" Fenlon, age 86, April 16, 2012 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born in Columbus, Ohio to Loretto and Martin Fenlon, he was a graduate of Aquinas High School, Class of 1943, and attended The Ohio State University. He retired from North American Rockwell after a long career. He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Isabelle "Isy" Fenlon and sister Martha Reitz. He is survived by daughter, Karen (Tom) Koesters; son, Kevin (Mary Kay); grandsons, Shaun Koesters, Christopher and Andrew Fenlon; sister, Mary (John) Smith; brothers, Robert (Stephanie) Fenlon and Richard Fenlon; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Friends may call Thursday from 3-7 p.m. at the NOVAK FUNERAL HOME, 4476 North High Street (two blocks north of Henderson Rd.), 614-268-8811, a Rosary will be said at 3:30 p.m. His Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 280 North Grant Avenue. Fr. Michael Mary Dosch celebrant. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Tom's memory to: the Ron Shay Scholarship Fund, c/o Bishop Watterson High School, 99 E. Cooke Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43214. On line condolences at: www.novakfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 17 to Apr. 19, 2012.

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Karen Hocter

April 28, 2012

Kevin,Mary kay and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this journey.

Priscilla Papandria

April 19, 2012

Karen, Tom and Shaun,
We send our deepest sympathy to you at losing your special father and grandfather. You're in our prayers and hearts. Love, Pris and Dave

Margaret Kluesener

April 18, 2012

Karen and family, Sorry to hear the news of your loss. My thoughts and prayers, as well as Marian's prayer chain, are with you and your family. Take care, Margaret

Mary Merkel

April 18, 2012

Karen,Tom, Shawn and family,you have been in our prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

April 18, 2012

Kevin,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I hope you and your family are doing well.
Patty Steward

Lawrence (Joe) Selegue

April 18, 2012

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the Fenlon family at the loss of Martin.The Aquinas Alumni Association has requested an Aquinas Graduate, Fr Richard McAlister '52 to offer a Mass for Martin. Fr. is stationed at Providence College in Providence, R.I.

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