Obituary of Joseph A. Fay

Fay, Joseph A. of Somers NY died peacefully at home on November 7, 2017. Joe was born in the city of New York October 25, 1932. As a young man he served his country, enlisting in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He continued his career of service in the New York City Fire Department, where he spent 38 years and rose to the rank of Lieutenant. Joe was also the proprietor of Fay’s Tavern, a neighborhood institution in the Bronx for over 40 years. Joe met the love of his life, Ann Barbara Koch, in December of 1958. They were married soon after and enjoyed 58 years together. They had 8 children and are blessed with 20 grandchildren. Joe is also survived by his twin brother, Walter, and his younger brother, Bill. Those who knew Joe will never forget his genuine warmth, sense of humor, generosity and appreciation of his family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St Jude Children’s Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 13th from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Clark Associates Funeral Home, 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah, NY. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 14th at 11:30 am at St. Joseph’s RC Church, 95 Plum Brook Road, Somers, NY.