John Vincent Fay

“What a surprise in Summer 2005 to receive a phone call from Cousin Sean in Trim with exciting news that with him were two descendants of the Fay Family – John and Tim, three generations on from the Fay Brothers who emigrated to America in the mid-1800’s. It was a wonderful discovery as contact was lost all those years since they departed. Sean and I were actively constructing our Fay Family Tree at the time when this particular branch of the Fay Clan pleasantly revealed itself.” From the moment we met John and Tim we instantly felt like Family and we enjoyed every moment we spent together during their stay in Ireland and looked forward to welcoming John and Tim back some day on a return visit. In May 2006, my daughter Connie, our friend Nuala and I had the wonderful pleasure of visiting John and Tim in IOWA. John, Linda and Emily welcomed us warmly into their home during our stay. We felt totally at home and enjoyed the wonderful hospitality and company of John, Family and Tim. John was very kind-hearted, generous of his time and spirit and had a great sense of humour. We exchanged many stories and created many good memories which we fondly recall like our picnic by the Mississippi where John prepared a lovely picnic basket and when he discovered he forgot to pack some cutlery the faithful penknife worked wonders. We also enjoyed a memorable family barbecue where we were introduced to the rest of our American Fay Cousins and our bonfire and pizza night under the stars. Wonderful memories. We were so sorry to hear of Cousin John’s untimely passing but we find comfort knowing John is now peacefully reunited with our Dear Lord and with the loved ones who went before him. Rest in Peace Dear John and our Heartfelt Sympathies to all John’s Family and Friends. Cousin Betty, Connie and dear friend Nuala