Peter M. Fahey

Hanover, NH - Peter M. Fahey, former partner at Goldman Sachs and Trustee of Dartmouth College, died on Saturday evening, November 26, 2022, at his home in Hanover, NH. He had been battling the late stages of pulmonary fibrosis since the summer. He was 75.

The oldest of six, Mr. Fahey was born and raised in Winchester, Massachusetts before

attending Dartmouth College, where he earned an AB in chemistry in 1968. From there, he went on to the Thayer School of Engineering and received a BE and ME.

Amidst working toward his degrees, Mr. Fahey met his wife, Helen, then a nursing student at Skidmore College, while in Nassau during their spring breaks in 1967. After keeping in touch through letters, phone calls, and visits between their schools, they made it to the altar and were wed in August of 1968. They were married for 54 years.

Mr. Fahey started his career as a chemical engineer in 1970 before going to Harvard Business School, where he graduated in 1975 as a Baker Scholar, putting him in the top 5% of his class. He then started his career on Wall Street at Goldman Sachs in Corporate Finance. He was named a General Partner in 1983 and retired in 1993.

Taking up much of Mr. Fahey's newfound free time was philanthropy. Over three decades, he supported multiple facilities projects, endowed both undergraduate and graduate scholarships, and created an endowment for the athletics department at Dartmouth.

Mr. Fahey served on the Dartmouth Board of Trustees from 1994 to 2004. In 2003, he received Thayer School's Robert Fletcher Award for his significant service to the School. In 2007, he received the Dartmouth Alumni Award, which is given to "alumni who have demonstrated extraordinary service to Dartmouth and civic organizations in addition to career

accomplishment." Most recently, in 2018, Dartmouth awarded him an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters.

Serving on Goldman Sachs' philanthropic boards, he was part of "10,000 Women" and "10,000

Small Businesses" initiatives, empowering women entrepreneurs and small business owners all over the globe.

While his successes and accolades were many, Mr. Fahey's biggest triumphs came in his personal life. He attended every one of his kids' sporting events, took up the piano, kept a log of every book he read, and chased the snow during ski season with friends and family. Mr. Fahey was large in stature, standing at 6-foot-5, but his love for life and family was immeasurable.

On his college application, when asked to write twenty-five philosophical words to humanity, he responded, "You have but one life on this earth: do not waste it. Utilize every minute of your life to improve yourself and help your neighbor." And that is exactly how he lived.

Mr. Fahey is survived by his wife, Helen, his four children, Kimberly, Peter, Michael, and Katie, and ten grandchildren. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, an organization dear to Mr. Fahey, in his memory. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, January 7th from 1-4pm at the Hanover Inn.

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Published by Valley News on Nov. 30, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
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13 Entries

Paul (Skinny) Crotty

November 24, 2024

On 9/18/2024 Winchester High School class of 1964 had our 60th class reunion. Pete (and Helen) was very much missed.
Hope all is well with the Fahey clan and that happy memories of Pete bring you continued joy in the holiday season and always.

Alan Rozycki

November 25, 2023

A Great Dartmouthman!

Alan A. Rozycki, MD Dartmouth 1961

Jake & Nikki Capps

January 3, 2023

Condolences to the entire Fahey Family. Mr. Fahey left an indelible impression on me from the first time I had the serendipity of meeting him in the basement of Theta Delt. To a young and naive college student like me, it just felt different being in his presence. He was wise, authentic, thoughtful, sincere and had a wit and sense of humor that was uniquely his. He was so humble and a servant leader that inspires me to this day. He would kid about his ephemeral Dartmouth basketball career but then find a way to give an immense amount of time and resource to the Dartmouth basketball program. My first job out of college was at Goldman Sachs and even though he had retired, the stories about his commitment to the ethos of the firm as well as his family and personal values echoed loudly throughout those hallways at 85 Broad Street. Mr. Fahey, we appreciate all you've done and will miss you dearly. Sending all our love to the entire Fahey Family.
With condolences, Jake & Nikki Capps

Jay Kelly D'67 Th'68

December 14, 2022

I am shocked to learn that Peter has passed away. He had such a strong personality and undeniable presence- it is hard to think that he is gone.
I first met Peter at Dartmouth when he joined Phi Delta Alpha fraternity. He was definitely a fan of rock and roll music, especially Elvis. One slow Saturday night, a group of Phi Delts chipped for a keg and we were listening to the juke box in the Phi Palace basement. Peter started talking about Elvis and I mentioned that I had several of his records upstairs. Peter immediately unplugged the juke box and we played every one of the 45 rpm Elvis songs. Peter led the group in a sing-along that lasted well into the night. Fun times.

David Bergengren '68

December 12, 2022

I knew Pete from freshman basketball at Dartmouth. Many years later, when he was a trustee, he and I communicated about an idea I had for the newly proposed residential house groupings at the College. Though we didn't see each other often, each time we did, Peter never failed to mention my idea and his support for it, as well as his recollections of my jump shot. At our 50th Reunion, I was chatting with a very pleasant woman at a gathering at the Ravine Lodge when the subject of Pete came up. She seemed to know a lot about him. When I asked her how she knew so much about Pete, she replied, "I'm his wife." My heartfelt condolences to her and to their children and grandchildren. As someone else has said in these condolences, they pretty much broke the mold when they made Peter Fahey. An incredible guy who led a wonderful life full of meaningful
accomplishment. May you Rest In Peace Pete. David Bergengren '68

Paul Crotty

December 4, 2022

As a former high school classmate, I have fond memories of good times with Pete and our crew of those days. After going in different directions after graduation, I enjoyed seeing Peter at a few Winchester High School class reunions. Always a fun guy to be around. I don´t expect you to remember me, Helen, but I´m the guy known as "Skinny". I recall that Pete loved Elvis Presley, I hope his music is played at the memorial service. Sincere condolences.

Paul Crotty, Winchester High School class of 1964

Gerry Bell

December 1, 2022

Jackie and I extend our deepest condolences to Helen and all of Peter´s family. It is hard to believe that so vibrant a man, so full of life and laughter, is gone. I will remember all our work together for our class and for Dartmouth, all the vertical feet skied, and - most fondly of all - that little black book and all those jokes. I never met a man who enjoyed his own jokes more than Peter did. And I never met anyone who knew him who didn´t enjoy his company just as much.

Rest easy, my friend. Your memory will always be with us.

Gerry Bell `68

Rhonda Kutler

December 1, 2022

I knew Peter from when I worked at Goldman. My fondest memory is when we all attended a Christmas party. I was dancing with him and he called me by name which surprised me. I told him that I didn't know he knew my name and he said "of course I do." I was a secretary and he was a Partner. He was so kind and easy to talk to. I'm very sad to learn of his passing. My deepest condolences to his family.

Dow W. Stewart '68

November 30, 2022

As a classmate and friend, I express condolences to Peter's family. Peter was a kind, compassionate, intelligent, joyful presence among all who knew him. We will all sorely miss him, being grateful for his efforts and devotion to the many things about which he deeply cared.

Cait Brennan Navarro `92

November 30, 2022

My condolences to the entire Fahey family. May Peter´s extraordinary legacy live on forever in his phenomenal family.

Greg + Lynn Creamer

November 30, 2022

Beautiful obituary. What a meaningful, full life! But, gone too soon. Thinking of all the Fahey's and beyond, our sincere condolences. The Creamers

Adrian Kingshott

November 29, 2022

Peter was a wonderful man; unique even. A great banker, trusted advisor to CEOs and CFOs, thoughtful mentor to colleagues and a highly principled carrier of the Goldman Sachs culture during the years when that meant something. He combined all these great qualities with a fabulous sense of humor and the talent for not taking himself or his enormous success very seriously. Probably one of the smartest people I have met; I have fond memories of his extraordinary compendium of jokes and his encyclopedic knowledge of "classic rock" trivia. In working hours, Peter was a serious , intense and forbidding presence. After hours, he was, literally, the life and soul of the party. The world is a much less interesting and kindly place without Peter. I can't imagine the void he leaves in the life of Helen and the family that he demonstrably loved so much. We will not see his like again. Our loss is heaven's gain. Requiescet in pace, Peter

John oShea

November 29, 2022

To the Fahey Family, Holly and I share our most sincere condolences on Peter´s passing. He was such an incredible person who contributed so much to Dartmouth and our larger Society. He will be sorely missed by so many.....
John OShea `68

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