Obituary: James Patrick Fahey Jr., 84, Of Greenwich

Via Castiglione Funeral Home

Jim died Wednesday, Nov. 10, at his Greenwich home surrounded by family. He was born in Port Chester, NY on Aug. 7, 1937 to James and Margaret (Carey) Fahey. A graduate of Port Chester High School, he enjoyed working and held jobs from the age of 9 including delivering newspapers, working in Nick’s Luncheonette and Rubinos’ Stationary.

After high school, James apprenticed and became a butcher putting his skills to work in the family business at Farmland Market. He served in the Armed Forces from 1957 - 1962. Intending to make the service his career, he returned home at the request of his dad to assist in the running of a new business he’d purchased – Fahey’s Delicatessen.

During his years at Fahey’s, Jim made many friends and assisted more than a few customers when they needed help stretching a dollar. He completed his career at Stop & Shop, retiring at age 82 after more than 35 years as a Deli man.

James is survived by his lifelong love of 61 years, Veta (Pennella), his 5 children Maureen (Mike), Cheryl,James III (Kim), John, Rick (Sherrie) and 6 grandchildren Rebecca, James IV, Kara, Jack, Samantha, and Lindsay, his twin sister MaryAnn (Eugene) Hilser, and sister Kathleen (Mike) Dzuban along with several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Nov. 15 from 4-8 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, in Byram, CT. Internment at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a blood donation (call the Red Cross for details).