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Michael Fay Obituary
He leaves his mother, Catherine R. (Ladden) Fay of Worcester; two brothers, James E. Fay of Worcester and William J. Fay and his wife Donna M. of West Boylston; two sisters, Catherine F. Harrington and her husband Daniel of Rutland and Ann F. Michaels and her husband Robert of Andover; three nephews, William J. Fay, II and his wife Tamara A. of West Boylston, Michael J. Fay and his partner Sven Koppany of Boston and John K. Donahue, III of Rutland; five nieces, Deirdre F. Donahue of Rutland, Sudha C. Michaels, Anita F. Michaels, Smita J. Michaels and Sarah E. Michaels Cassidy all of Andover; three great-nieces, Ella G. Fay, Lily G. Fay and Alana G. Fay all of West Boylston. He was born in Worcester, son of the late James E. Fay and graduated from, St. Peter's High School and Assumption College.
Michael was a Registered Optician for many years in the Worcester area. He was a member of Christ the King Church and the Alhambra Council #88, Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Genesis Club of Worcester, where he gave freely of his time volunteering.
The funeral will be held Tues., Feb. 10, from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. with a Mass at 10 AM in Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant St. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting Hours are Mon., Feb. 9 from 5 to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to, the Genesis Club, 274 Lincoln St., Worcester, 01605. To place an on-line condolence, please visit
www.callahanfay.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Fay
Jinny Bishop
February 14, 2009
To the Fay Family, we are sorry for your loss and hope that the pleasant memories of the past will bring comfort to you are this time.
Jinny Bishop &
Quinn Family
Al Newell
February 12, 2009
All my best to Michael's family. I am very sorry for your loss. I have some very fond memories with Gus, Micheal, Billy, Walter, Saint, Edo, Tommy, and all the boys raising Caine in Worcester.
Michael McGrath
February 11, 2009
To Michael's family,
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. As some of you may know, Michael and I tore up a bit of St. Peter's grammar school for a few years. He was my best friend in those days, we were inseparable,tho the nuns tried. It makes me smile to think of it. Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy.
Roger & Carol Zalansky
February 10, 2009
Dear Bill And Family
We are so sorry to read of the loss of your brother Mike. It was a real shock to us when we saw this. Please express our sympathy to your mother and family.
Mr&Mrs John Harrington
February 10, 2009
Catherine,Billy,and family my thoughts and prayers with you and you family i briefly new michael when he worked security at the mall we used to joke around and have some laughs God bless him and you all through this troublesome time
John Hallen, Sr.
February 9, 2009
To Bill, Sr. and family. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim Teixeira & Family
February 9, 2009
Dear Billy(PAL),Donna, Bill & Michael:
Expressing sympathy is always difficult, but all we can say is how sorry we are and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Martha Mazzone
February 9, 2009
I am a friend of Ann's. My deepest sympathy for your loss; I hope you have many lovely and fond memories of Michael.
Sincerely,
Marty Mazzone
February 8, 2009
My prayers are with your family. I went to high school with Mike.
Sue Hackett Charest
Denise White-Duff
February 8, 2009
Billy and family sorry to hear of your loss. Michael will be in our prayers.
Michael McGuirk
February 8, 2009
Sorry for the loss of your brother.
Shawn McCarthy
February 8, 2009
Sorry for your loss.
Jody Tubert
February 8, 2009
So sorry for your loss.
Jody E. Tubert
Maureen Slevin
February 8, 2009
Dear Bill and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Bob and Maureen Slevin
and
Mac and Bev McCarthy
Andrew DiNoia
February 8, 2009
Hi Cathy. I am so sorry for your loss. Your brother seemed like a well known and well like in Worcester.
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