Joseph Thomas Fahy Jr.

Joseph Thomas Fahy Jr. obituary, Novato, CA

Joseph Thomas Fahy Jr.

Joseph Fahy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 4 to Sep. 6, 2021.
Joseph Thomas Fahy, Jr. Joey Fahy, Jr. was a man of many loves: sports of all kinds, his beloved San Francisco Giants and 49ers, swimming in any body of water he could find, comedy, music, movies and more.But the one true love of his life were his three children: his boy Charlie, his girl Emma, and his baby Jane.Joey was a big family man, and he was born to be a father.The eldest of 17 grandchildren, he loved the Fahy name truly and deeply, and made his children honored to call themselves the Fahys of the future.Joey's smile always shined brightest when coaching. He was proud to have deep-seated roots in both Fairfax and San Anselmo, and Santa Cruz was a part of his heart.In the end, he was a self-proclaimed "Novato guy" and loved his community to the core. Those who know him are aware of the fact that swimming was a part of his DNA.He swam his way to a B.A. in Economics from UC Santa Cruz and left success in his wake.He still holds two records at the Sleepy Hollow Pool standing strong after more than three decades. Joey Fahy will be remembered by so many people in a number of ways father, son, uncle, brother, coach, and friend. He is survived by his three children: Charlie Joseph, Emma Rose, and Jane Kathryn; his parents, Joe and Tina Fahy; siblings: Katie (Mike), Kristina, David (Briana) and Daniel; and his nieces and nephews: Michael, Taylor, Aimee, Johnny, Eddie, Gillian, Mark, Harrison, Phoebe, and Dominic. Joey was preceded in death by his brother Michael, and his grandparents, Kathy and Rob Bogenrief and Mary and Jack Fahy. We will carry Joey forward in our hearts every day.

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September 27, 2021

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September 19, 2021

Sarah, Dante, Macy and Max Anderson posted to the memorial.

September 16, 2021

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Sarah Jack

September 27, 2021

I´m so sorry to read this. To all his family and friends I´m sorry for your loss. I´m at a loss for words. I´m one of the lucky ones that got to see Joey swim all through summer league and high school, he was amazing to watch and fun to hang out with. Later I had the pleasure of coaching his son. My deepest condolences.

Sarah, Dante, Macy and Max Anderson

September 19, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. He was a great neighbor and an incredible coach, who shared his love of sports with the kids in the community. We send our prayers and our thoughts are with Kathryn and the kids and the rest of Joe's family.

Marina Klein

September 16, 2021

Joey made the world a better place. He will be greatly greatly missed.

Greg Anderson

September 13, 2021

Joey Fahy. Fahy Dog. Joey was my brother. When I think about Joey I immediately think of SHST and Drake High. So many memories of Joey it's hard to count them all. Still remember his dominant Butterfly and Breastroke swims, 50 free also. Still remember him crushing me in the IM at the 1995 MSL Champs by 3 seconds. Together we broke 5 team records that day and 4 still stand after 26 years! Fahy Dog was the greatest friend ever. We loved the Beastie Boys and we attended 3 concerts together. I can still hear him call me Bruiser or Bruise Dog. It was so awesome to see him again at Mark's 25th back in 2018. My heart goes out to the entire Fahy Family and to all who knew Joey for a single second. Joey will be missed.

Becca Brown Dawson

September 10, 2021

So much love for Joe. He was so full of life, love, passion and gratitude. Always ended phone calls and voicemails with such loving words, mixed in with the most hysterical over the top comedy. I don´t think he missed sending me a birthday text in 20 something years. Big hugs to all his loved ones.

Mike Kramer

September 9, 2021

I was a good friend of Joe (Faded) at UC Santa Cruz, we had so much fun together freshman and sophomore year swimming, partying, goofing around and not studying etc. Over the last couple years, Joe and I have texted back and forth and I was planning to come and see him up north sometime soon with my wife and boys, so sad to hear of his passing. He was such an awesome and funny person with a personality that could never be missed, I will miss him greatly. Rest in peace my brother Joey! Love, Mike Kramer (Kramah)

Patt and Blake Rodgers

September 6, 2021

To lose two brothers in one year is too much. So sorry for your enormous loss. Our daughters, Caroline and Alicia, were classmates with Mike and Joey

Ana Miner

September 5, 2021

My heart is truly broken. It was a complete shock. I have very fond memories of Joe. Loved when he´d call my husband Chuckles. I will always remember him. He´s in my heart.

Maggie Ford

September 4, 2021

Praying for the whole Fahy family during this difficult time. Praying for God´s love to surround you all and heal your hearts.

Michael, Lynn, Conor and Karson Winslow

September 4, 2021

Sending love and support the Joe´s children and family

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