John Vernon Fahey, age 90, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, in Bradenton, FL, where he relocated from Baltimore, MD in 2016.
John is preceded in death by his 1st wife, Nancy Fahey; parents, Walter Vincent & Hilda Wayne Fahey and brothers, Walter & James Fahey. He is survived by his current wife, Shannon McClaskey Fahey; life best friends, Michael & Val Moore; sister-in-law, Sharon Mae Taylor, kids & grands; cousin, Michael Fahey as well his bonus family & friends, too many to name them all that loved, respected and cared deeply for him.
Vernon was a Korean War Veteran of the US Army, from 1953 to 1955 where he and Mrs. Nancy traveled the world, while he served our great country. Upon exiting the Army, he went on to work and retired after 41 years from the city of Baltimore, MD as a civil Engineer. Vern became the City s top inspector, where he was highly respected by his peers. His co-workers often enjoyed outings with Vern on fishing cruises on Vern's pride and joy his boat, (The Road Runner) that he loved and owned for many years on his waterfront home on Riviera Beach, MD.
His love for waterfront homes and boats followed him to Florida where he spent his last 5 years in San Remo Shores doing what he loved doing, cruising his sea fox, and watching dolphins, manatees and the parrots. He loved this boat and loved sharing with his friends and family, having a couple of beers and enjoying life to the fullest. He was an outstanding captain having taken the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating & seamanship course on 4/28/1983. He knew all the tributaries of the Maryland Chesapeake Bay. His love for all things fishing, boating, and waterfront living was his way of life for 90 years. His cooler on board is seldom full of fish, yet never short on cold cans of Coors Lite to share with anyone who stopped by for a visit. He was full of Integrity, honor, respect, hard-working, loyal friend & smart, stubborn, smarty pants, funny, caring and the best personality that has enriched so many lives both in Baltimore & Bradenton and around the world. Watch over all of us babe. We will miss you daily.
Please join us for the Visitation 1-3 PM, Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd St W, Bradenton, FL 34209. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 AM, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at St. Jane Frances Church, 8499 Virginia Ave., Riviera Beach, MD 21122. Following the Mass there will be a procession to New Cathedral Cemetery 4300 Old Fredrick Rd, Baltimore, MD 21229, for Burial which will include Military Honors.
Condolences may be made to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
