Lawrence "Larry" James Fahey Jr.

Fremont - Lawrence "Larry" James Fahey Jr., age 79, of Fremont, passed away on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Nancy (Marquette) Fahey. Born in Pittsfield, MA on December 4, 1944, Larry was the son of the late Lawrence J. and Ruth E. (Radke) Fahey. Raised and educated in Pittsfield, Larry attended Pittsfield High School. He went on to attend Lowell Technical Institute, now University of Massachusetts at Lowell, earning his BS in mechanical engineering. Larry held a 30-year career as a mechanical engineer and supervisor at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard before retiring from the position in 1997. After retiring, Larry continued working for several contractors as a CAD technician for the Shipyard until 2019. During his retirement, Larry remained very active in the church as a former member and senior warden of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Hampton for many years. He was also a former member of Unity on the River where he served as a Prayer Chaplain for 10 years. Most recently, he participated virtually as a member of Unity of the Blue Ridge in Mills River, NC. Larry loved camping at Pawtuckaway campground and volunteering as an assistant Scout Leader with troops 177 & 178 in Hampton. Larry was also a talented Ikenobo designer and practioner. He was a member of the Kittery Point Ikenobo Guild for 30 years and studied under the Japanese instructor Ritzu Chojin, achieving the level of teacher. Larry also enjoyed creating beauty around the house. He spent many hours working in the yard building their koi pond and waterfall and creating a home for the garden gnome. Above all, Larry’s greatest joy in life was his family. He helped to raise and spent much time with his grandchildren. A devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather, he will be deeply missed by many close family and friends. In addition to his wife, Larry is survived by his sons, Jeffrey A. Fahey and his wife Joandrea of Hampton, and Scott D. Fahey and his wife Kathy of Dover, his brother Martin T. Fahey and his wife Sharon of Pittsfield, MA, his grandchildren, Erin Fahey Trembley and her husband Drew of Dover, Shane Fahey of Exeter, Ciera Fahey of Exeter, and Ashley Cross of Hampton. He is also survived by two great grandchildren, Tucker Cross of Hampton, and Tenley Cross of Hampton. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Larry for a period of visitation on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842. A memorial service will take place immediately following the visitation in the funeral home. All are welcome to attend and please wear blue, his favorite color, or bright colors to celebrate his life. No black. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Larry's memory to: Unity of the Blue Ridge 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road Mills River, NC 28759

Lawrence "Larry" James Fahey Jr.

December 4, 1944 - May 1, 2024