To the members of the family of Eileen Fahey,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs Fahey.I am one of her former students and proud to say that. A wonderful and caring woman, I thought of her often over the years. She will me missed.

Message from Karen Penoncello

November 18, 2016 2:05 PM

I am so very sad to hear that my friend Eileen has passed. We shared many great times together on the tennis courts, playing singles, and even teaming up for some local tournaments (I was always responsible for the net...she hated being near it). Also, enjoyed many evenings sharing a bottle of wine and solving many of the world's problems at Squire Hill into the wee hours of the morning...
Eileen was a wonderful friend to all and will be truly missed....So sorry for your loss...Love you Leenie XOXO

Message from Kris Bienkowski Szabo

November 18, 2016 9:04 AM

I am saddened to hear this news. May her family remember her fondly and their memories provide comfort during this difficult time. There are few teachers I remember and she is one of them. What a wonderful woman, inspirational and strong. May her family find some peace in the kind word of strangers.

Kris

Message from Casey Reis

November 17, 2016 5:10 PM

As a former student of Ms. Fahey’s, I was very saddened to read this news. She was well-respected among the student population as a no-nonsense teacher who was equal parts intelligent and witty. She led her classroom with a stern tone and a playful wink and always made herself available to struggling students. Ms. Fahey’s passion for reading was contagious. She encouraged us in ways that were relatable to teenagers, even allowing us to play our favorite songs in class and discuss the lyrics (all the while pretending to be a huge fan of rap music)! She impacted so many students over the years; I have no doubt my success in college, and later in my career, is at least partially due to the lessons I learned in her classroom. My condolences to her family and friends.

A candle was lit by Bill Johnson on November 17, 2016 11:18 AM

Message from Bill Johnson

November 17, 2016 11:18 AM

Wonderful lady and I will miss her!!!!!

A candle was lit by Kristen Conway on November 17, 2016 10:06 AM

Message from Kristen (Bruni) Conway

November 17, 2016 10:05 AM

Mrs. Fahey was my favorite teacher in High School. She was truly and inspiration to me and taught that I could be anything I set my mind to. 20 years later, we still kept in contact and I will miss her dearly. My heartfelt condolences to her family.

Message from Nancy Linton, tennis buddy

November 17, 2016 9:26 AM

I was deeply saddened to hear of Eileen's passing. What a passionate person on and off the tennis court. I loved playing tennis with her, not so much against her! It was a pleasure listening to her talk about her family, travels, books, music, and world affairs. Eileen was an interesting and interested person who will be missed.

Message from Kevin Roche

November 16, 2016 9:41 PM

I am so very saddened to hear of the passing of Ms. Fahey. She was the first tennis coach I had ever had, and I am proud to have been a part of the Torrington High School team to win the NVL championship back in 1989. I will never forget how important she was to me in my life. R. I. P.

Message from Margaret Metwally "M"

November 16, 2016 8:51 PM

I am blessed to have been able to call Eileen a friend from childhood.
We shared wonderful memories over the years.
She had such dignity to the end. I will miss her.
Love you,
"M"