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Kenneth M. Fahy

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Kenneth Fahy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 13 to Jan. 15, 2009.

Kenneth M. Fahy Born, June 28th 1924 in San Francisco to May and Kenneth F. Fahy. Ken passed away peacefully on January 9th. Ken was fortunate to have lived a full life surrounded with love and caring. He was preceded in death by two very special wives, Claire Fahy and Mary "Dee" Fahy. He is survived by his daughter Carol Loomis; step-children Virginia Ondaro and Gerald Robinson; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and brothers Neil and Ron Fahy. After graduating from Balboa High School in 1941, Ken entered into the family plumbing business. Ken joined the Navy in 1942, attended radar and sonar schools, and was a decorated combat veteran, having made four successful war patrols aboard the submarine USS Ray. After WWII Ken returned to the plumbing industry where he operated the family business until retirement in 1984. Ken was very active in the Plumbing Contractors Assn. and was president of the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors of California. Ken served on the boards of directors of the St. Vincent's School for Boys, Hospice of Marin (Hospice by the Bay) and the Young at Heart of St. Sebastian's Church. Ken was a very active volunteer for Hospice of Marin for over 26 years. He loved steelhead fishing on the Rogue River, traveling and playing golf at the Meadow Club. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice by the Bay Foundation, 17 East Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Larkspur, CA 94939. Services will be held at 11AM Saturday January 17th at St. Sebastian's Church in Kentfield.

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January 18, 2009

Katie Beacock posted to the memorial.

January 15, 2009

Diane Cokely posted to the memorial.

January 14, 2009

Betsy Gullickson posted to the memorial.

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Katie Beacock

January 18, 2009

It was an honor to know Ken and the lovely Dee. Ken wan a mentor to so many of us on the Hospice by the Bay Board. He was always a true gentleman, hardworking, dedicated and a true gift to us all. May the memory of his loyal loving self sustain the family and all friends in this time of loss.

Diane Cokely

January 15, 2009

Dear Family of Ken Fahy,

I will never forget Ken, as a hospice volunteer, visiting with a friend of mine before she passed away. He would bring his tape recorder and tapes of Irish songs, and he and my friend would sing together. This was her favorite pasttime, and Ken helped her do exactly what she liked. I know he made her life better and happier and also mine. He was a wonderful example of a good Catholic man.

Betsy Gullickson

January 14, 2009

How lucky I feel to have known Ken. He was an inspiration...a true hero...grace-full. I am grateful that I served on the Hospice Board with him. In my tradition, we say, "The departed still live on earth in the acts of goodness they performed, and in the hearts of those who cherish their memory." Ken lives on, indeed.

Mary Taverna

January 13, 2009

My sympathy, love and respect go out to Ken's family. Ken was an incredible man with whom I had the honor of working for over 25 years. His contributions to Hospice will be long remembered as will his passion and tireless efforts to help others. Ken was much loved by many, and will be remembered forever.

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Emily Powell

January 12, 2009

On behalf of the Balboa High Alumni Association
I send our deep sympathy to Ken's family. I knew him through his plumbing business and the property management work I used to do in
San Francisco. He will be missed

Emily Powell. Class of Fall 1946
Alumni President

Francisco Wong-Diaz

January 12, 2009

I want to express my most sincere condolences to Ken's family and friends. Ken and I belonged to the same parish, St. Sebastian, and served as lectors and members of the parish council. He was always a gentleman, with a sense of humor, and a friendly smile. I greatly enjoyed his company and friendship and know for certain that God now holds him on the palm of his hand. He shall be remembered in my prayers.

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