James E. Fay

Worcester

James E. Fay 82, of 245 Mower St. died Thursday (Oct.3) at University Commons after an illness.

He leaves his wife of 55 years, Catherine R. (Ladden) Fay, three sons, James E. Fay of Worcester, William J. Fay of West Boylston, and Michael J. Fay of Worcester, two daughters, Catherine F. Harrington of Rutland and Ann F. Michaels of Andover, a sister Nancy Harper of Worcester, six grandchildren, several nephews and nieces. A Brother, William J. Fay of Worcester died in 1993. He was born in Worcester, son of James E. and Anna G. (McDonough) Fay. He graduated from Saint Peter's High School and New England Institute of Anatomy and Embalming.

He was a 4th Generation Funeral Director for 60 years at the City's Oldest Funeral Home, Fay Brothers Funeral Homes in Worcester and West Boylston and is succeeded by his son William J. Fay and grandson, William J. Fay II, who continue the business.

He was a member, lector and usher at Christ the King Church, a long time member of the Knights of Columbus Alhambra Council %2388 and its board of directors and Alhambra Acres and he was a member of the 4th Degree Bishop O'Reilly Assembly and a past Faithful Navigator. He was a member of the Greater Worcester Funeral Directors Association and a former member of Massachusetts Funeral Directors Associations, and National Funeral Directors Association. He was a former Cooperator of Bay State Savings Bank, was involved in Troop %23 100 and %2388 Boys Scouts of America for many years and was an member of the Main South American Legion Post %23341.

A Funeral will be held Saturday (Oct.5) from Fay Brothers Funeral Home (www.faybrothers.com) 9 Hammond St. with a Mass at Noon in Christ the King Church 1052 Pleasant St. Burial will be in Saint John's Cemetery. Calling Hours are Friday (Oct.4) from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.