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Michael Charles Fahn

1935 - 2017

BORN

1935

DIED

2017

Michael Fahn Obituary

February 20, 1935 - December 8, 2017 Michael C. Fahn, 82, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on December 8th in Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Millie, and their children, Michael Jeff (Mary Ann), Thomas (Dorothy), Jonathan (Jennie), and Melissa (Joel Alpers), and his grandchildren Harrison, Sammy, Veronica, and Jude. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Michael (aka Mickey) graduated from Boys High School ('52) with Honors in Music. He played in the New York All City Orchestra as a drummer and was voted "Boys High's answer to Gene Krupa." He served in the Air Force during the Korean War also playing in various USAF orchestras. Besides working as a jazz drummer his whole life he also had a career in NY Radio and after a move west in L.A. Television Syndication. Later, he was a Musicians Union Local 47 Rep and was a SAG-AFTRA Extra in over 70 productions. He loved his family, friends, Jazz, being by the ocean and being out in the sunshine. His was a life well lived. He will not be forgotten.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2018.

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September 30, 2018

Thomas Fahn

February 19, 2018

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February 4, 2018

John Laton

January 27, 2018

We will miss our long time friend who was a one of a kind person who can never be replaced. We share everyone's loss of this truly amazing individual. Rest in peace, Mickey, you will always be in our hearts.
John and Patty Laton

Bill and Christine Spruston

January 24, 2018

Our love and sympathy for the Fahn Family.
You loved your dad and grandfather unconditionally, as he loved you!
You have beautiful memories that will live forever!

January 11, 2018

My one and only love,
My Husband and Best Friend, Amazing Father and Grandfather...forever in our hearts..
Thank you for 60 wonderful years!!!!!

Bill and Joyce Blatzer

January 9, 2018

Our deepest condolences to the Fahn
family. We have such fond memories.
We were fortunate to know Mike and
Millie and their wonderful family, best
neighbors ever.

January 9, 2018

Rest In Peace Uncle Mickey....Blue Eyes! An inspiration and mentor! So blessed to have been a part of your life. My Uncle...my fathers brother ! Thank you for sharing with me all the wonderful Marvin memories and stories . I will miss your smile and those blue eyes . You are truly an inspiration! The love you had for your family. For Aunt Millie! I am so thankful to have such an amazing family! Your hearts will all sing again xo

Robert Smythe

January 8, 2018

A lot can be determined about a life by the legacy left behind. Mickey's beautiful family says more about his strength and character than words could ever express. R.S.

Joe Kagan

January 8, 2018

My condolence to Millie and family. Mickey was my best and longest friend. We went to grade and High school together, joined the Air Force together. I will miss him. Rest in Peace my friend.
Joe Kagan (Rita)

Cookie Brown

January 8, 2018

Mickey leaves behind a beautiful, fun, loving family. His spirit lives on in his children, grandchildren and those he touched.

January 8, 2018

an amazing man anyone would be lucky to have as a father...

Myra Fahn

January 7, 2018

Michael Fahn aka Mickey was a warm and loving man to all, family and friends. He was talented, funny, warm and caring. My memories of him will always put a smile on my face and love in my heart ! He will and is greatly missed. RIP MICKEY

Roger Waterman Aka Max

January 7, 2018

Michael was a passionate man and a true gentleman. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word for me whenever I saw him. He treated me like a member of the family and I felt his warmth and love of life often. I will miss him greatly.

Stephen Whelan

January 7, 2018

Michael Fahn was a kind, enthusiastic and truly sensitive human being. By bringing his family West from New York, he brought a little bit of Brooklyn to a cultural vacuum called Huntington Beach in the late 1970s. He inspired all of his children to be actors, dancers, musicians, and true artists. He was an avid JFK supporter, and an icon himself from another era. He was a great influence in the lives of young people and we will be greatly missed.

Mike Fahn

January 6, 2018

A totally awesome father, friend, music mentor, story teller and a real inspiration to me. And all our families.

Yolanda & Gene DeLucie

January 6, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your
grif.

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