Celebrating the life of
Edward Joseph Fahey, Sr.
April 22, 1928 - April 06, 2014
SAVANNAH - Edward Eddie Fahey, 85, died Sunday, April 6, 2014 in Savannah.
He was born April 22, 1928 in Savannah to Anna Zipperer Fahey and Michael James Fahey. He grew up in the Old Fort area of Savannah and attended Marist School for Boys and later transferred and graduated from St. Bernard's High School in Alabama. He was a lifelong resident of Chatham County until recent years.
Eddie worked for Central of Georgia Railroad for 20 years, and then spent many years as a bookkeeper with Savannah Tire and Rubber and Buddy Matthews Seafood. At age 64 he joined Fr. Patrick O'Brien as a pastoral assistant until he retired at age of 82.
He was a member and past president of the Irish Heritage Society and the Sinn Fein Society. He was also a member of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee and the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. Before becoming the Grand Marshal of the St. Patrick Day Parade in 2002, his moment in history was in 1986 at the Sinn Fein Breakfast where tradition called for lighting of the grits. In the process he also lit the tablecloth and the floor. It was the news of the day.
Eddie is preceded in death by his first wife of 44 years, Martha Bradley Fahey and his second wife of 7 years, Jessie Durden Fahey, and sisters, Lillian Clark Fahey, Anne Fahey Counihan, Marie Cecelia Fahey and Mary Jane Fahey Brown. He is survived by his brother, Thomas J. Fahey Josie of Cleveland, TN, his 3 sons, Ed Fahey Vincent of Springfield, GA, Patrick Fahey Laura of Mansfield, TX and Christopher Fahey Laurie of Savannah, GA. He also has 4 grandchildren, Brian Fahey Jennifer of Charleston, SC, Shannon Fahey of Dallas, TX, Michael Fahey of California, and Mary Kate Fahey Jump Kevin of Savannah, GA.; two great grandsons, Fintan Seamus Fahey of Charleston, SC and Miller Jump of Savannah; and an abundance of nieces and nephews.
A Rosary Service will be held at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 8, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church followed by interment in Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to a charity of the donor's choice.
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So sorry for your loss. The Fahey family is well know in Savannah, I had Fahey boys as friends during summer visits to Savannah Beach.
- Terence Powers Jr., Springfield, VA
Dear Ed, Pat, and Chris, just learned of your Dads passing and wanted to express our condolences. He was a larger than life great guy and our memories of him go back so far to our young lives together on Tybee. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you and your families during this time. Wish we could see all of you and spend some time together.
- Penny and Pat Rossiter, Savannah, GA
Dear Ed, Pat, and Chris, just learned of your Dads passing and wanted to express our condolences. He was a larger than life great guy and our memories of him go back so far to our young lives together on Tybee. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you and your families during this time. Wish we could see all of you and spend some time together.
- Penny and Pat Rossiter, Savannah, GA
I only met Mr. Fahey once when my daughter and I delivered flowers to him in March from St. Peter the Apostle Church; very sweet man! Thinking of you today and lifting you up in prayer.
- Helen Workman, Savannah, GA
Pat and Laura so sorry for your loss. You we're blesses to have a wonderful father
- Robert & Judi Veitch, Mansfield, TX
He was a heck of a guy! He will be missed.
- Herb & Carol Harley, Savannah, GA
Dear Tom, So sorry for the loss of your brother. He was a friend to all and did so much for the sick and represented the church as a saint on this earth. Please extend our regards to the entire Fahey family and know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers today and always. John and Mary Ellen Mulligan
- John mulligan, Savannah, GA
Stan and I are so sorry for your loss. May God's Blessings be upon you, as sweet as the memories of your dearly departed father.
- Stan McKenney and Susan McDonough, Easton, PA
A finer man I've never met. Eddie always greeted you with a handshake and a smile. He will be truly missed by everyone that knew him. For his family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers always.
- Harry and Mary Pitts, Tybee Island, GA
Ed will be missed by all in the Irish Community and beyond. He was known as a true religious man and had a gregarious nature. It was an Honor to Vote for Him for the Grand Marshall. He and all his Family are in my thought and Prayers during this time.
- Jimmy Brady, Greensboro, NC
My sincere condolences to the Fahey family, especially Chris and Laurie.
- Jay Fripp, Rincon, GA
Sorry to see that Eddie had passed away. Damn good man.
- Bob White, Jr, Greensboro, GA
we here at freddie's garage on tybee will surely miss mr. ed. our prayers are with the family. may he rest in peace.
- roger and laura leonard, tybee island, GA
Dearest Fahey family, I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Fahey's passing. God bless all of you.
- Vicki Cronk, Savannah, GA
Eddie was one of the most gracious and kindest people I ever met...a true Southern gentleman. I enjoyed working the gates and concessions stands at St. Peter's with him. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
- Suzanne Swinson, Savannah, GA
Eddie not only was a friend, but also a person whom I greatly admired. His compassion and desire to help others will always be remembered.
- John Burke, Savannah, GA
So sorry to hear of Edward Fahey's passing. I worked with his son Pat and could tell that Pat was very proud of his father. Condolences to the family.
- Ron and Pam Brookshire, North Richland Hills, TX
So sorry to hear about 'big' Ed. We enjoyed knowing him. May he rest in peace.
- Cecilia & Richard DeBorde, Savannah, GA
To the entire Family, Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family.Eddie was a true friend and loved by so many people.He will be missed.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
On behalf of the Sinn Fein Society of Savannah I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Fahey family.Eddie was a founding member of our group and was always quick with a joke or observation that would have us all laughing.He will be sorely missed. Everett Owens President Sinn Fein Society of Savannah.
- Everett Owens, Savannah, GA
The Lord opened his arms last night to another 'Saint'--Eddie Fahey. His love for God, His Church, His Irish Community and other Friends is a gift we all should learn from him. May he rest in peace and may his family know, that I share in their loss of such a great man.
- Kathleen Kenney Brown, Savannah, GA
Our family's condolences and prayers for the Fahey family during this difficult time.
- Lorenzo N Herrera, Bedford, TX
God's blessings and comfort to a truly American family upon the loss of your dear brother/father/grandfather. Your loss is heaven's improvement. Respectfully, Ken & Sylvia Cates
- Ken Cates, Kemp, TX
While we are deeply saddened at Eddie's passing, Heaven is having a celebration at the arrival of one of Our Lord's favorite's. I know Lillian, Marie, Anne, and Mary Jane are welcoming Eddie with loving arms.
- Tom Jr. and Shane Fahey, Cleveland, TN
So sorry for your loss. The Fahey family is well know in Savannah, I had Fahey boys as friends during summer visits to Savannah Beach.
- Terence Powers Jr., Springfield, VA
Dear Ed, Pat, and Chris, just learned of your Dads passing and wanted to express our condolences. He was a larger than life great guy and our memories of him go back so far to our young lives together on Tybee. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you and your families during this time. Wish we could see all of you and spend some time together.
- Penny and Pat Rossiter, Savannah, GA
Dear Ed, Pat, and Chris, just learned of your Dads passing and wanted to express our condolences. He was a larger than life great guy and our memories of him go back so far to our young lives together on Tybee. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you and your families during this time. Wish we could see all of you and spend some time together.
- Penny and Pat Rossiter, Savannah, GA
I only met Mr. Fahey once when my daughter and I delivered flowers to him in March from St. Peter the Apostle Church; very sweet man! Thinking of you today and lifting you up in prayer.
- Helen Workman, Savannah, GA
Pat and Laura so sorry for your loss. You we're blesses to have a wonderful father
- Robert & Judi Veitch, Mansfield, TX
He was a heck of a guy! He will be missed.
- Herb & Carol Harley, Savannah, GA
Dear Tom, So sorry for the loss of your brother. He was a friend to all and did so much for the sick and represented the church as a saint on this earth. Please extend our regards to the entire Fahey family and know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers today and always. John and Mary Ellen Mulligan
- John mulligan, Savannah, GA
Stan and I are so sorry for your loss. May God's Blessings be upon you, as sweet as the memories of your dearly departed father.
- Stan McKenney and Susan McDonough, Easton, PA
A finer man I've never met. Eddie always greeted you with a handshake and a smile. He will be truly missed by everyone that knew him. For his family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers always.
- Harry and Mary Pitts, Tybee Island, GA
Ed will be missed by all in the Irish Community and beyond. He was known as a true religious man and had a gregarious nature. It was an Honor to Vote for Him for the Grand Marshall. He and all his Family are in my thought and Prayers during this time.
- Jimmy Brady, Greensboro, NC
My sincere condolences to the Fahey family, especially Chris and Laurie.
- Jay Fripp, Rincon, GA
Sorry to see that Eddie had passed away. Damn good man.
- Bob White, Jr, Greensboro, GA
we here at freddie's garage on tybee will surely miss mr. ed. our prayers are with the family. may he rest in peace.
- roger and laura leonard, tybee island, GA
Dearest Fahey family, I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Fahey's passing. God bless all of you.
- Vicki Cronk, Savannah, GA
Eddie was one of the most gracious and kindest people I ever met...a true Southern gentleman. I enjoyed working the gates and concessions stands at St. Peter's with him. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
- Suzanne Swinson, Savannah, GA
Eddie not only was a friend, but also a person whom I greatly admired. His compassion and desire to help others will always be remembered.
- John Burke, Savannah, GA
So sorry to hear of Edward Fahey's passing. I worked with his son Pat and could tell that Pat was very proud of his father. Condolences to the family.
- Ron and Pam Brookshire, North Richland Hills, TX
So sorry to hear about 'big' Ed. We enjoyed knowing him. May he rest in peace.
- Cecilia & Richard DeBorde, Savannah, GA
To the entire Family, Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family.Eddie was a true friend and loved by so many people.He will be missed.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
On behalf of the Sinn Fein Society of Savannah I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Fahey family.Eddie was a founding member of our group and was always quick with a joke or observation that would have us all laughing.He will be sorely missed. Everett Owens President Sinn Fein Society of Savannah.
- Everett Owens, Savannah, GA
The Lord opened his arms last night to another 'Saint'--Eddie Fahey. His love for God, His Church, His Irish Community and other Friends is a gift we all should learn from him. May he rest in peace and may his family know, that I share in their loss of such a great man.
- Kathleen Kenney Brown, Savannah, GA
Our family's condolences and prayers for the Fahey family during this difficult time.
- Lorenzo N Herrera, Bedford, TX
God's blessings and comfort to a truly American family upon the loss of your dear brother/father/grandfather. Your loss is heaven's improvement. Respectfully, Ken & Sylvia Cates
- Ken Cates, Kemp, TX
While we are deeply saddened at Eddie's passing, Heaven is having a celebration at the arrival of one of Our Lord's favorite's. I know Lillian, Marie, Anne, and Mary Jane are welcoming Eddie with loving arms.
- Tom Jr. and Shane Fahey, Cleveland, TN
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
