Obituary of Walter Fable

Walter Fable, 73, of Lake Lincolndale, NY, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Born on December 29, 1951, in Nedešćina, Yugoslavia (now Croatia), Walter immigrated to the United States in 1973.  At a young age, Walter had an entrepreneurial knack.  His first notable job was managing multiple newspaper kiosks in the then Communist Yugoslavia. He learned early on the importance of hard work, self-reliance and professional integrity.  Walter held a variety of jobs throughout his life; a soldier in the Yugoslav Army (and an inmate for 30 days), an extra and runner for the movie "Kelly's Heroes".

A mechanic, sketch artist, commercial fisherman, ironworker with Local 360, and, for many years, his true passion as a lumberjack. In 1995, he founded Walter & Son's Tree Service, where he took immense pride in his work and his crew.  No job was too big or too small. His signature line was..."Oh yeah - we're rocking & rolling". 

Walter had an inherent passion for world history, politics, nature, and anything with a motor. He carried a boundless energy and a curious spirit throughout his life. He raced cars and motorcycles, scaled waves, buildings and trees.  He traveled the world and roads less travelled; his truck's mileage alone is a true testament to the distance he traversed (580k, original clutch and still rolling).  

Above all, Walter cherished connecting with people and possessed a vibrant, infectious spirit that left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered.  He was a mentor, a provider, and well-respected.  He truly was a man of his word, with numerous business dealings sealed by a firm handshake.

Walter is survived by his wife, Kathleen (A. O'Leary) and sons Matthew and Andrew Fable. He is also survived by his first wife, Divna Lovrin Fable and their children Tanya, Jacqueline (deceased) and Jonathan. He was a doting grandfather to Leo, Noa, and Ema. Walter was the middle of three brothers and is survived by Remigio and Erni Fable, as well as many loving cousins and countless friends in Croatia.

His memory and life will be treasured forever in all of our hearts.

His family will receive friends on Monday, February 17 at Clark Associates Funeral Home, 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah, NY from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

The funeral service will be at Clark Associates Funeral home on Tuesday at 11:00am

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ann's Place, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals/family members affected by cancer.