SCOTIA – James F. Fahey, 73, of Scotia died Friday, January 31, 2020 at his daughters’ home.
Born December 27, 1946 in Schenectady, he was the son of the late James A. and Elnora (Ingles) Fahey.
Jim was a graduate of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School and also of Utica College where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
Jim began his career as a salesman for Olivetti-Underwood. He then helped build multiple Panera Bread restaurants along the east coast, creating the unique fireplaces in their dining rooms. He was most proud of the work he did on several local churches.
He enjoyed outdoor activities and camping throughout the Adirondacks. Jim was a lifelong New York Yankee’s baseball and Syracuse basketball fan. He was a member of the Scotia Glenville Elks, hosting the St. Patrick’s Day dinner for several years.
Jim is survived by his two daughters, Kim Winne and her husband, Patrick of Moreau, and Lauren Fahey of Lake George; by Rosalie Fahey and her companion, Robert Moore of Scotia; by his grandchildren, Kayleigh Winne, Kassandra Winne, Michael Fahey, Liam Fahey Stack and Ashling Fahey Stack; by his brother, Phillip E. Fahey of Port Henry; and by his niece, Vicki Wallingford of Port Henry. Jim is also survived by his lifelong friend, Michael Quinlan of Scotia.
Per Jim’s request, there will be no services. An Irish wake, in his memory, will take place on Thursday February 6, 2020 from 4-8 pm, at the Scotia Glenville Elks Lodge #2759, 176 Sacandaga Rd, Scotia, NY 12302.
Donations in memory of Jim may be made to Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
In his memory, Jim would want you all to treat the kids to ice cream sundaes, often.
Kim Lauren and Mama Fahey
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always have fond memories of being at your house and experiencing life in all its glory with your family. I will be sure to buy my kids ice cream in his memory…often!
I’m sorry I won’t be able to join you Thursday, You’ll be in my prayers.
Along time ago, Jimmy (as I knew him then) was a third-grader in my classroom at Stevens Elementary School in Ballston Lake, N.Y.
I remember him well…. a bright, handsome boy. I don’t think I have seen him since, but when I saw that he had passed, I just had to tell his family that he was a joy to have in class as it was my first year teaching in the BHBL School District. I send my heartfelt thoughts to you. He was a bright light in my class in 1954! I shall be buying my gr.grandchildren ice cream in his memory. Bless you all.