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James Fahy Obituary

MALTA James Philip JP Fahy, 19, of Malta, formerly of Lansingburgh, died Sunday, October 9, 2005 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. A cancer survivor who developed heart disease from chemotherapy treatment, JP received a heart transplant in 2003 and then returned to school and was a proud member of Catholic Central High School's Class of 2004. JP is survived by his mother and stepfather, Kati and Donald Rasmussen Jr. of Malta; stepbrother, Matthew Rasmussen of Bartow, Fla.; maternal grandparents, Barbara Henry of Lansingburgh and Jack Chartres of Ind. and step-grandparents, Donald and Janet Rasmussen of Clifton Park and a large number of aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him very much. The wake will be held Thursday, October 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Frank P. McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 870 2nd Ave., Troy. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 14 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 12, 2005.

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Emily

October 17, 2006

Its been over a year now. Where has the time gone???? Its doesnt get easier, I miss you just as much as I did at first. I love u lots, keep an eye on me, you know I need it more than anyone else, lol

Angela McCormick

August 20, 2006

Almost one year has gone by...and Dude, I still miss you as much as I did then. You are my whole life, my heart and soul, and I will never let go of your memory. I love you. UPF Forever

November 24, 2005

just thinking of you and your family tonight,wish you here .miss you.

Kelli Tanzer

October 28, 2005

I remember the first time i played hack it was with JP in front of my house... he was the one who taught me.... everytime i play, it brings a smile to my face because i think of him.....JP I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.....I miss you dude See you soon

~KELLI~

A Friend

October 17, 2005

What a sad time for your family my God bless you all And hold you in his heart

Angela McCormick

October 17, 2005

Dude, i cant begin to explain the way our friendship shaped who I am today. THis world will never be the same without you here. 14 years of the most beautiful friendship, now lives only in my heart. Please help us all get through this. You missed the party dude! 36 of us playing kickball at the gates in the pouring rain. Blue and Dink were there too. Tufts slid into home and got stuck in the mud. It was great. We all felt you there running the bases with us. We all love you so much. I just want to be there in your UPF heaven, playing hack all day and watching SLC Punk or Nightmare Before Christmas. Jess and I are becoming great friends now, I only wish we could have gotten to know eachother better while you were still here. I got my Casper tattoo on Monday. I took Jess to get hers Saturday! Im sure Marissa will want one too when she gets home from Iraq. shes so sorry she couldnt be there for you. We all are. You were our best friend, now you will forever be our angel!. I love you Casper. Skateboarding on Clouds. Love always, Angela

Tula and Robb Cook

October 15, 2005

Jack and Janet,

We extend our deepest sympathies to you and all of your family. We were saddened at the news. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

Robb and Tula Cook

LORI&TIM TUFTS

October 14, 2005

CASPER

THEY SAY IN LIFE,SOME THINGS CAN NOT BE EXPLAINED,I NOW ADD YOUR LEAVING US SO SOON AS ONE MORE.YOU MADE OUR LIVES BETTER KNOWING YOU.YOU WERE A KIND &GENTLE SPIRT THAT LEFT US ONLY MISSING YOU AND WISHING FOR MORE.WE WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH AT OUR HOUSE.BUT WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT YOU GAVE WHEN YOU WRER HERE.I PUT UP NEW WIND CHIME EVERYTIME I HEAR IT,I WILL KNOW IT IS YOU.WE WILL FELL YOU IN THE WIND.WE WILL SEE YOU IN THE STARS.YOUR SPIRT WILL ALWAYS BE AROUND US FOREVER. TILL WE MEET AGAIN ........FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS .......LUV YA DUDE..... LORI&TIM TUFTS

Katie Larson

October 14, 2005

JP was such an inspiration to everyone and it was an honor to have been in class with such a strong person.The CCHS class of '04 will never forget him.My condolences go out to his family and friends.

Alicia Pratt

October 14, 2005

it seems just like yesterday that I was walking across that bridge to meet JP. Watching Shrek together. JP you"ll always be my dragon. I LOVE YOU, and you'll never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to JP's family

Kailyn Baldwin

October 14, 2005

JP was one of the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. From 2nd Grade 13 years ago at St. Augustines to Senior Year 2004 at Catholic High, I've been there for it all with him. He always made class times interesting with his questions, especially Astronomy. Last night he looked so peaceful surrounded by all of his favorite things. I love and miss you JP..save a seat for me up there in Heaven..

Chrissie Shevy

October 14, 2005

JP was an amazing person, light hearted and strong willed. He was always there with a smile to cheer you up, even when he had to fight to smile for himself. My thoughts and prayers are with JP and his family. He has forever touched all of our lives and will never be forgotten

Kelly

October 14, 2005

I never met JP or his family, but I will always remember his life. --Crusader!

puck

October 14, 2005

UPF,THE RUN,BUY MY SOUP,OH LOOK AT ME GO,YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTEN CASPER.I CANT BELEIVE YOUR REALY GONE.I WILL ALLWAYS MISS YOU DUDE.



I LOVE YOU MAN

PUCK

kimmy bartlett

October 13, 2005

JP was one of a kind, and i won't ever forget how funny he was, and how loving and caring he was.he will always be missed and never be forgotten.we all love you JP!



*kimmy*

Paul Mattey

October 13, 2005

JP is one of the greatest people I have ever met. Unlike many JP cared about more than just himself, he cared for everyone around him. He will be greatfully missed, and will always be in my heart. He will never be forgotten. Love you dude.

Gregg "Deegan" Arnold

October 13, 2005

JP, You ment so much to me, and all of your friends, we will miss you till the day we die, and then we can join you, skateboarding on the clouds in heavan. My heart goes out to the family of Casper, esp his mother who went through so much and was always right there besides JP.

We were all there for you my man, you looked good, you looked like Casper, the Casper I remember.



I will never forget you, you are my angel.

Deegan

UPF

Lauren Denbaum

October 13, 2005

JP-



I love you more than I can say...I'm sorry I can't be there for your services...You were a beautiful person and your memory will always remain in all of our hearts.



I love you JP



Kati and family-

I'm so sorry for this terrible, tragic loss. All I can say, is that JP knows how much we all loved him. He'll look in on you from time to time...:)My deepest, most sincere sympathies



-Lauren

Justin Tufts

October 13, 2005

Casper man , its tuffs . i miss you already man , this turned my life upside down . but i am so proud of you , you out of all people i ever known , have the biggest heart and soul of them all . i will never forget you . you will be missed also



i love you man and may you rest in piece



Tufts

Mary Grace Bernard

October 13, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the family of (JP)..My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you (the family) at this most saddened time in your life.

(JP) is smiling down upon all of you and will always be near you in thought.

May the Angels come to Greet Him as he enters into Paradise.

Eternal rest Grant unto him Oh,Lord.

Let Your Perpetual Light Shine upon him.

May he rest in Peace.Amen..

(JP) Was a kind and gentle person,it was a pleasure to know him.

I will always remember his smiling face.

Peace to all of you.Always remember (JP) is at peace and his suffering is over,he is with the Blessed Mother in Her arms, with the Angels in all their Glory.To be with,

Her Son Jesus...

Lovingly,In Christ

A Friend from CCHS who knew (JP)...

Lynn Manny-Gannon

October 13, 2005

To the Manny Family and Kati,

So sorry about the loss of JP, I know he was loved so much by his family and friends. With much sympathy.

Chelsea Tufts

October 13, 2005

Casper I am really gonning to miss you alot >: have fun where you are now! see you up there some day <:



Tuffs lil'sis



P.S.JP's mom hang in there he's in a better place<:(I'm going to miss him too)>: bye!<:

Sean Neary & Carrie Sanders

October 13, 2005

There will never be anyone else like JP, no one can ever replace him. We'll always love you JP.



Carrie and Sean

Genevieve Trigg

October 13, 2005

It was an honor to attend school with JP. He was such a strong kid and through it all managed to keep his spirits high. RIP & condolences to his family~

Kevin Coalts

October 13, 2005

My condolance out to JP's family and as one of his friends I know how hard it is.

A little poem I wrote

Death is so terrable like some awful plague,Dont matter what happens you can never get away. Its so sad when one has to leave cause we will never have a chance to say our true last goodbyes...Time is always a factor and I guess yours just ran up...I'm sorry that I never got to play that Paintball or Halo 2 game, it would have been fun. But alas there is nothing hat can be done, expect to try and go on with a faint smile trying to work through the pain. Dont you worry though, I'll hold my head up high even though you have died and i'll never get to hangout with you again.....Be well **JP** aka Casper

I love you man.

Art and Yiot Demas

October 13, 2005

Jack and Janet,

You have our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the rest of your family.

Kendra & Kelli Tanzer

October 13, 2005

Wow it seems like the other day that we hung out with JP, he was always a good friend, there whenever you needed him. He always knew how to put a smile on our faces no matter what and for that he will always be missed greatly. He went through a lot and we're just glad he is in a better place now and he doesnt have to suffer anymore. JP We love you and miss you!!

Mindy Flores

October 13, 2005

JP was a great kid...he went through so many battles, hes now in a better place watching over us. i send my condolences out to his family...

missy lambertsen

October 13, 2005

My deepest sympathy to JP's family. JP was a great friend and will always be in my heart. We had great times together. JP always managed to make everyone laugh. JP had a great heart and a smile that could light up my day.

missy lambertsen

October 13, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Fahy family. JP was a great friend, he will always be in my heart and i will always remeber the good times we had together.i will always remember the way he used to make everyone laugh. he had a wonderful heart and a great smile that would light up my day.

Jaime Wilsnack

October 12, 2005

JP was amazing, he was such an inspiration to everyone. I remember such good times from St. Augustines and how brave he was. We'll miss you, "Mr. Army dude."

Meghan Ray

October 12, 2005

I've known JP since St. Augustines and I wanted to give my condolences to JP's family. JP your in my thoughts and prayers.

Domenica Cioffi

October 12, 2005

My heart goes out to JP's family and dearest friends. Your all in my prayers. We'll miss you JP.

shannon connelly

October 12, 2005

I remember back in 9th grade JP was my first friend that I had met. He always had that smile that brightened up the room and always found some way to make you laugh even on your worst day. We'll always have the memories of you. love and miss you kid<3

Casey Ryan

October 12, 2005

My deepest condolences go out to JP's family and Jess. I was unfortuante in only being able to have one class with JP in 7th grade but always remember his smile in the hallway or his big baggy black pants. He is one of a kind and will never be forgotten.

Kevin Coalts

October 12, 2005

Casper gonna miss you man...upf forever.

Rachel Baldwin

October 12, 2005

I'm very sorry for your lose. My prayers go out to JP's family. JP you will be truely missed.

Mary Makowiec

October 12, 2005

JP was a really great guy. We're all going to miss him.

Billy Nusca

October 12, 2005

hey man i cant believe you are gone, you used to come over and go swimming all the time we had some good times im gunna miss ya man you are in a better place now tho you made it through so much

Alicia Greene

October 12, 2005

JP has always been a kind and perservering person, and a role model for many at CCHS. JP will be in our hearts and prayers. We'll miss you

Ashley McEwan and Duane Suanders

October 12, 2005

we hope that JP is in a better place right now and that all his suffering has stopped. JP, you will be missed, say hi to my brother while your up there his name is tony.

Ashley and Duane

Megan Kimmey

October 12, 2005

JP you are in all of our prayers. My condolences to JP's family. We will always remember you.

matt casey

October 12, 2005

i knew jp since st augstines days ...he was a good kid and was fun to be around...my condolences are with his family and friends...."its never goodbye its see ya later"

Joshua Julien

October 12, 2005

JP, I Love You man, you always drove me and ricky places, and we always went quad riding togather. I'm really going to miss you... you have helped me out alot, i am thankful for that *

Terry & Shawn Julien

October 12, 2005

JP was a wonderful young man. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kimberly LaHart

October 12, 2005

JP I hope your happy where you are now and I hope you know how much we all love you. You were always there for all of us. I will never forget you or how you made me feel thank you for helping me become who I am today. To Kati, all of his family and friends, my condolences and just remember hang in there. My love to you all.

Amanda Danko

October 12, 2005

My condolences to JP’s family. He will be missed, at least he is in a better place.

Angela Roberts

October 12, 2005

My condolences go out to J.P.'s family. He was such a nice kid. He will be missed.

Kristen Reichardt

October 12, 2005

JP and I had our times together....and I would never regret a single one becuase they are all happy ones. He touched my life and so many others lives and we all thank him for that. He will never be forgotten. My sympathies and condolences go out to all his family and close friends.

Emily Cooke

October 12, 2005

Words cannot express what I feel at this time. JP was an incredible person and a dear close friend. I will miss you buddy. UPF forever

Brielle Cantanucci

October 12, 2005

My condolences to JP's family and friends. You're in my prayers.

Sarah Cole

October 12, 2005

There is a piece of JP's spirit in all of us. In a way, we were all a part of his struggle. We did what we could to let him know we cared and I hope he remembered that. My condolences to JP's family. We'll all miss him.

jamie mabeus

October 12, 2005

kati~

i can't tell you how sorry i am to hear about the loss of JP. though i only knew you both through pepper and sara, i am glad that i met you both. it seems like yesterday that JP came home from the hospital and saw his new hangout,bedroom, and bathroom! i still remember the look on his face and how surprised and shocked he was, it was a priceless moment for everyone.

loosing someone so close is never an easy thing, but remember JP the way he would want you to and cherish the memories that you have shared together through good and bad. know that he is watching over you and guideing you.

if you need anything kati, please let me know, even if it is just to talk!

jamie

Jennifer Boel (formerly Budesheim)

October 12, 2005

knew through Jessica Jones. he was very kind and a real sweetheart

Josh Szostak

October 12, 2005

We love and miss you buddy, you're in a better place now so you better get a good lunch table for the stooges and I. Love and Peace brotha

James Haldeman

October 12, 2005

we'll all miss him

my condolences to his family

Joe Gilchrist

October 12, 2005

My condolences go to JP's family and closest friends. He will be greatly missed.

Joseph LaPosta

October 12, 2005

I wish I could be there to pay my respects. My heart goes out to JP's whole family and everyone else coping with this tremendous loss. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

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