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FESH Michael John Michael J. Fesh, 71, passed away on March 17, 2010, at The Toledo Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on October 17, 1938, in Elmira, New York to John and Angeline Fesh. Michael enjoyed playing golf and was a member of Highland Meadows Golf Club. He worked in the glass industry as a sales manager for Toledo Mold Co. before a career as an insurance agent for Mass Mutual. Michael also served honorably in the U.S. Army. He was a long standing member of St. Agnes for 41 and is now a member of St. Joseph's in Sylvania. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen Sullivan; daughter, Elaine Sweet; sons, Micheal James Jr., Mark Stephen (Rose), and John Anthony Fesh; his brother-in-law, Richard Kozlowski; grandchildren, Angela (Andy Operacz), Megan, and Katie Sweet, Tony, David, Brian, Mandee, Mitchell, Nicholas, and Jordan Fesh. Michael was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Lucy Kozlowski. Visitation will be Friday, March 19, 2010 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Ave., where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. Funeral services for Michael will be on Saturday, March 20 at 12:00 noon at St. Joseph's Church, Sylvania. There will be no prayers at the funeral home prior to the funeral mass. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a contribution in Michael's name to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. www.ansberg-west.com

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Published by The Blade from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2010.

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Cathy Miller

March 22, 2010

All my thoughts and prayers are with you. You are a wonderful family always.
Cathy Sortman Miller

March 22, 2010

Kathy and children,
You all are in my prayers. I am very sorry for your loss of a great guy.
May your memories carry you for many months to come.
Love,
Sally Konz

John Keller

March 22, 2010

We offer our thoughts and prayers for your Dad and entire family. We hope that your Dad's Peace in heaven will give you comfort.

March 20, 2010

My deepest condolences to John and your family.
- Linda Stirn

March 19, 2010

John,Nick,& Jordan,
Thoughts and prayers during this time. May your memories help you through this terrible time.
Scott & Valerie Dreier

Becky Krouse

March 19, 2010

To the family of Mr. Fesh (still can't call him Mike); you have my deepest sympathy. I am blessed to haver had the pleasure of knowing Mike in my growing up stages. What a wonderful person your husband and father was, and still is in God's presence. I am deeply grieved to learn of his passing. May God find a way to give you peace during this most difficult time. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Sorry to do this twice. I tried to edit the previous posting. This is from Becky Krouse.

March 19, 2010

To the family of Mr. Fesh (still can't call him Mike); you have my deepest sympathy. I am blessed to haver had the pleasure of knowing Mike in my growing up stages. What a wonderful person your husband and father was, and still is in God's presence. I am deeply grieved to learn of his passing. May God find a way to give you peace during this most difficult time. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!

Amy (Pollauf) Jagodzinski

March 19, 2010

Celebrating a life well lived. May your memories of his life help ease your pain.

Denise and Fritz Gehring

March 19, 2010

Mark and Family:
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father and wish we could be there. But, we are out of town helping our daughter move.
Take care and may your love for each other bring you strength and support.

March 19, 2010

Dear Fesh family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. What a wonderful presence Mr. Fesh was in my youth, calm and handsome, and welcoming. I am glad I got to share him with you. God Bless you all! Jennie Beck

Sarah (Wise) Snow

March 19, 2010

To Mike's family and friends; you have my deepest sympathy. I had the pleasure of knowing Mike while working at MassMutual/Seymour & Associates. He always had a smile on his face and would greet you in the friendliest way. He was truly an all-around nice guy. I am deeply grieved to learn of his passing. May God find a way to give you peace during this most difficult time. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!

Kathy Dominique

March 19, 2010

To Tony & David Fesh. Your Grandpa was a true man with great ambitions and opening arms for you both. I know you will miss him dearly, as will I. Mom.
To Michael and Family, My heart feels your loss. Kathy.

Kerri Herrity

March 19, 2010

Dear John - Sending warm memories and heartful hugs to you in this time of loss. Remember this is a celebration of his life and a bon voyage for now - not a forever good-bye. You have been blessed to have each other and time will reunite you again. All my love, Kerri

March 19, 2010

Kathleen, so sorry to hear the news of Mike. We will miss him very much. He was a very good neighbor... no more doing cutting the grass and the leaves. I know he is at rest from this life waiting for Jesus... Easter will be very special for you this year! May you find comfort in Jesus! Your friend and neigbor who is at the present time in FL. Love, Ike, Jo Ann and our dog Snuggles

Pat Karmol

March 18, 2010

Kathy and family - I was saddened when I read the obits on line and saw Mike's name. I have many fond memories of cursillo and St. Agnes and you and Mike are a part of those wonderful memories. May you be at peace and know that Mike is in God's hands. I'd love to visit you some day if you give me a call (734-850-1416). Take care

Darcy and Tom Rose

March 18, 2010

To John Fesh and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Darcy and Tom Rose

March 18, 2010

Dear Kathy and family, Our prayers are with all of you. We do have so many good memories of Mickey, first Larry's of growing up with Mickey--just a few months apart in age--and both us with all of you at family gatherings from time to time. The memories will always be cherished. Love and best wishes, Larry and Shirley

March 18, 2010

Dear Kathy & family, Paul and I sincerely extend our deepest condolences to your and your family. We've known you and Mike just a short time in our lives but have truly enjoyed your friendship and memories made in Indian Rocks Beach Florida. We pray that our Heavenly Father, His Son, Jesus and the Holy Spirit comfort you in this time of great loss. Connie and Paul Calamari

Fulvio Dumoran

March 18, 2010

To John Fesh and family, deepest condolences and prayers for you in this difficult time of loss of a loved one - your Dad. May God Bless his soul. You've brought me and my family in a special place during our CRHP retreat this year being a spiritual leader. I thank God for knowing you that way.

Mike Casey

March 18, 2010

Kathy, We are so very sad to hear the news of the loss of Mike. We have great memories of you visiting us last year at Riverwood in Florida. Mike will be greatly missed at Highland Meadows. Everyone thought so highly of him.
Please know that you remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike and Karen Casey

butch hawk

March 18, 2010

our hearts and prayers are with your family . the hawk family

March 18, 2010

John, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. Our prayers are with you and your family. May your wonderful family memories get you through this difficult time.
Yvonne and Jim Jacobs

March 18, 2010

I will always be thankful that I had such a wonderful and loving Godfather. I wish I could be there with all of you but please know that my heart is heavy knowing how much he will be missed.
Angela (Barbito) Wood
Horseheads, NY

Toni Blide

March 18, 2010

I have two great memories of Mickey. We would go to his Mom's house on Sat. night and watch TV on their 9" B&W while our parents played cards in the kitchenin 1952. And when he was going home after football practice at EFA ( he played with the great Ernie Davis) he would run into the house and grab the milk bottle, drink most of it and continue on home. He was our only "brother". Say hello to the gang in heaven dear cousin.

March 18, 2010

Dear Aunt Kahthy and Family, My heart is so full right now, of tears, of memories, of love, of laughter. Mostly of laughter though. the stories he tells, the easy way he listens,the right words, and always his deep abiding love of God,and all of us he holds dear. I know he is happy with Mom and Grandma, and will wait paitiently, with them watching our lives unfold with happiness and great expectations. I miss him, I miss my mom, my love to all of you--julie

March 18, 2010

KATHLEEN & FAMILY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.
MARY CLAIRE MCGILL KLUGO ND-57

Angie Barbito

March 18, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Darla Mrkva

March 18, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

March 18, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Gensler

March 18, 2010

I worked with Mike at Seymour & Associates/MassMutual for years. Mike always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say to everyone. He will be greatly missed and my sincere condolences go out to Kathy and the rest of the family for their great loss.

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