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John Fennelly Obituary
Palm City, FL
It is with great sadness that the family of the Honorable John Emmett Fennelly announces his passing on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. John, widely known as Jack, is survived by his three loving children and their spouses: Sean Emmett (Eileen), Kerry Anne (John) and Padraic Byrne (Robin) as well as the grandchildren he adored: Mary Katherine, Margaret Elizabeth, Thomas Emmett and Michael Conor, John Patrick, Molly Kathleen, Caitlin Byrne and Ryan Padraic. He is also survived by his sister Loretta Volini, his partner in crime and best friend, as well as countless friends he made living and working in the greater Treasure Coast Area for over 40 years.
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Peggy and Jay Carbonaro
May 13, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Peggy and Jay
June 1, 2019
I have just learned of the passing of Jack & I would like to extend my condolences to to his family. He was a wonderful judge, man, Father & friend. He will be missed.
Teresa Fetter (Terry)
Orlando, FL
Rob Lord
May 24, 2019
I have so many cherished memories of practicing in front of and visiting with Judge Fennelly. He was a fair and compassionate judge. More important, he was a wonderful mentor and friend. I will miss him very much. Deepest sympathy to the family.
Michael Berry
May 22, 2019
Jack was a great judge and it was a pleasure practicing in front of him. He will be missed
John POWER
May 21, 2019
I knew Jack as a prosecutor as was I and then as a judge. He was a fair, straightforward "tell it like it is" man. As a prosecutor he showed mercy and understanding when the same was warranted and as a judge he did not take sides. He just ruled based on the law and the evidence.
You will be missed Jack and say hello to DC and Charles Smith for me and all the other judges you have now joined and we both knew :)
May 20, 2019
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a great friend of my father, Judge Cyrus Trowbridge. I enjoyed a few lunches with him and my dad. Hopefully they are both lunching together now in Heaven. Love and prayers to your family.
Bill Roby
May 20, 2019
Jack will be sorely missed by all who knew him. One of the funniest men that I have ever known. Full of compassion and wit. Great judge who often showed great capacity for mercy. Anyone who knew him and spent time with him one on one could tell that he was a special man who had a special ability to make one feel like you had known him all your life.
Our loss is the Kingdom of Heaven's gain.
Jay and Peggy Carbonaro
May 19, 2019
Our family will always remember his compassion, sense of humor and a great friend. Our prayers are with the family and friends.
May 19, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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