Catherine Fahey, Eucharistic minister

Catherine M. Fahey of 11 Conant Road, a longtime Ridgefielder who was active in the Catholic Church, died Wednesday, April 24, at her home. She was 74 years old and the wife of Francis J. Fahey.
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Fahey was born Aug. 4, 1927, a daughter of Mary and Henry Selzer. She grew up in Brooklyn.
Early in her career Mrs. Fahey was an executive secretary for Pfizer in New York City. After raising a family, she returned to work as circulation and office manager at Tepfer Publishing, a magazine publishing company in Ridgefield. She later was a paralegal for Belote and Belote, attorneys at law, in Ridgefield.
The Fahey family moved here from New Jersey in 1968.
Mrs. Fahey was a Eucharistic minister at St. Mary’s Church and a member of the parish Adoration Chapel Prayer Group.
For many years she volunteered in the school and town libraries.
“Everyone knew her for her cooking,” said her daughter, Catherine DeCesare. “She did everything from barbecue beef to gourmet cooking.”
She was also known for her shopping skills — “she was a great tag sale shopper, a great bargain shopper,” her daughter said. “She could spot a good bargain before anyone.” She also enjoyed traveling.
More than anything, Ms. DeCesare added, “she was very devoted to her family.”
Besides her husband of 52 years, Mrs. Fahey is survived by two daughters: Catherine F. DeCesare of Norwalk and Virginia F. Aloise of Lincoln, N.H.; a son, Kevin F. Fahey of of Higganum; a sister, Teresa Weiss of Ithaca, N.Y.; and four grandchildren: Shaleighne Fahey, Caitlin Fahey, Elizabeth DeCesare and Matthew Aloise; and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Church at a time to be announced. Burial will be in St. Mary’s
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Ridgefield, 90 East Ridge.
Call the Kane Funeral Home, 438-6597, for times of calling hours and the service.