Thomas P. Fay

June 26, 2015

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Thomas P. Fay, 81, passed away unexpectedly from a stroke on June 26, 2015. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with private burial at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines on Thursday, July 2 at 10:00 a.m.

Thomas was born July 19, 1933 in Dubuque, IA to Margeret and Carl Fay. He graduated from Loras Academy and then attended Dartmouth and served in the National Guard for a time. Thomas worked in the telecommunications area all of his career, including Northwestern Bell and then AT&T from which he retired in 1989. He enjoyed Notre Dame football and critiquing the Hawkeyes. Thomas was a great handyman and was always ready to lend a hand to anyone who needed his assistance.

He is survived by his children, Mike Fay, Patti (Phil) Young, and Nancy (Bob) Betz; grandchildren, Chase (Andrea) Young, Amy (Scott) Pohlson, and Jennifer (Christian) Howell; great-grandchildren, Harrison Young, Olivia Pohlson, Elise Young, Liam Howell, and Will Pohlson; and his brother, John Fay. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Phyllis.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Unit at Bishop Drumm. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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