Joseph Fenlon
Fenlon, Jr., Joseph Alan, died very peacefully with his family by his side at St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO on Sunday July 24th. Beloved husband for fourteen years to Mary Carolyne (nee Murphy). Dear father of Paul (Debbie) Fenlon , Greg Fenlon, Margaret Fenlon, Thomas (Katie) Fenlon, Becky (Manju) Fenlon, Kelly Fenlon and Megan (Jacob) Fenlon. Step-father to Rebecca (Matt) Wilks and Andrew (Angela) Murphy. Grandpa “Papa Joe & Joe Bear” to Tyler Fenlon, Audrey Fenlon, Alex Fenlon, Emmalynn Fenlon, Allison Lakebrink, Zachary Holtkamp, Zane Wilks and Zoe Wilks. Favorite son-in-law of Mary (Thurman) Murphy. Memorial service to be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Thursday July 28, 2011. Please meet at the Administration Building at Jefferson Barracks at 10:00 a.m. with services to follow at 10:30 a.m. The family asks that flowers and condolences be sent to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Friends are encouraged to sign this online guestbook and share a story or fond memory of Joe. Friends are also encouraged to join the family at one of Joe’s favorite pubs, John D. McGurk’s Irish Pub, at 1200 Russell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104, immediately following the service to celebrate Joe’s life and to continue the laughter and happiness that he brought to all of us that were fortunate enough to have known this wonderful, caring and completely genuine man.
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUGHT JOE PASSING.I KNOW YOU TWO HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH JOES ILLNESS FOR A WHILE.HOPE EVERYTHING GOES WELL FOR YOU.I WOULD HAVE LIKED TO COME TO THE CEMETERY BUT I DONT THINK THAT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA.AGAIN IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.JOES IN PEACE AND MY GOD BE WITH YOU .
Joey,
We may have lost you, but you will never be forgotten.
Love always, Tom, Kate and Audrey Fenlon
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I did not know him personally, but my niece Debbie is married to Paul. I know how hard it is to lose a loved one. May God bless your family & remember all the good times you shared with him.
Your smile & your swagger, your song & your dance, your advice & your jokes, your laughter & your love… You will be missed until the day you are joined by us.
Becky, Manju, Alex, & EmmaLynn
Dad,
I love you and will think about and miss you everyday. I never thought the day would come when I wouldnt be able to call you for advice or go grab a margarita with you. You taught me alot but the one thing I wish you would have shared was your strength. I could really use some right now. You were the best dad a princess could have asked for! What I would give for one more day with you…that day will come but until then watch over me and keep me safe. You are my newly found guardian angel and I will be looking to you for your advice and your guidance. I love you dad and until we meet again….I thank you for making such an impact on my life and helping to mold me into the person I am today. Our memories will always have a special place in my heart. I love you….
Love,
Meg
Mr. Joe was the most enjoyable person to be around. He was wise beyond his years and always willing to give advice to his family. I was blessed to become apart of his family. On mine and Megans’ wedding night he gave me some advice that has to this day stuck with me and I will never forget it. He said “Jacob, never take the trash out with your left hand….you don’t want to throw your ring away in the trash.” I then responded with, “well that makes sense.” I will never forget Mr. Joe and the impact he had on my life. We will meet again.
My memorys of Joe.He gave away much free advise and help to my family,He was a loving and careing father and a good friend to all around him. He will be missed by all.
I only knew Joe a few short years but i can honestly say he was a really sweet an funny guy he always made me feel welcome and was a wonderful father- in – law to my Jacob. I know his kids and Carolyn will miss him but in their hearts he will live forever. I love u Jacob and Megan
While it is with great sadness that we morn his passing, we will remember him an even greater sense of pride.
There was and will only be one Pappa Joe.
He had such a profound impact on us, and all around him.
He had a way, despite all of our different personalities and circumstances, to draw us into him. He made us all feel loved and wanted.
His humor, his warmth, and his uncanny way of putting life into perspective, made him such a powerful mentor. We gained so much from him.
We will always remember him as a man who gave so much of himself.
The infamous Pappa Joe stories and the richness he brought to all our lives will never be equaled.
While it is with the greatest of sadness that we morn his passing, we will remember him with an even greater sense of pride.
There was and will only be one Papa Joe.
He had such a profound impact on us, and all around him.
He had a way, despite all of our different personalities & circumstances, to draw us into him. He made us all feel special.
His humor, his warmth, and his uncanny way of putting life into perspective, made him such a powerful mentor. We gained so much from him.
We will always remember him as a man who gave so much of himself.
The infamous Papa Joe stories and the richness he brought to all our lives will never be equaled.
Paul, Debbie & Tyler Fenlon
Joey you were the BEST father-in-law any one could ask for. I will always remember the fun times with family dinner’s (you always ordered spaghetti & meatballs), bbq’s and poker nights. Best memories of all are the great “Joey” stories that made everyone laughed. I will miss your smile and sense of humor.
Love, Deb
Greg:
I know that it is not easy, but God will show you the way to smile again! This experience will change you forever. Just remember all the good times you shared with your father and all of the love he gave you throughout the years. He is not gone. . .he will live in your heart forever! My deepest sympathy to you and your family
Joey, how can I begin to tell you how much you are missed everyday. I will love you forever. Thank you for sharing your life with me and for always, always being there for me. I will always have you in my heart. If I could only get you back. You are my heart. I hope you and Melba and Daddy are sharing things together. I will be there soon enough; then we wil we whole again. I love you. Your “child bride”.
IT STILL DOES NOT SEEM REAL THAT HE’S GONE. WORDS ARE INADEQUATE TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE MAN THAT WAS MY FATHER. HE WAS THE SMARTEST MAN I KNEW. HE WAS ALSO A QUIET STRONG WHO LOVED LIFE WITH ABANDON. GUT-BURSTING HUMOR WAS ANOTHER OF HIS GIFTS. AND, AS THE PREVIOUS NOTES SHOW HE HAD A GREAT ABILITY TO MAKE ALL IN HIS LIFE FEEL SPECIAL. WE ARE ALL BLESSED WHO KNEW HIM. BUT THAT DOESN’T MAKE THE HEART BREAK ANY EASIER.
I am Joe’s ex brother in law I share not the glory you all recite since his passing Both Gregg and he used their law licenses to extort monies they were not entitled to. He made life very hard for my mother even when she was in her eighties, My mom was his mother in law