Marlborough – James T. Fay, 80, of Marlborough, formerly of Seneca Falls and Binghamton, N.Y., died Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. He was the loving husband of Zabel P. (Mooradian) Fay.
Born in Somerville, he was the son of James T. Fay Sr. and Mildred B. (Cameron) Fay. Jim was a graduate of Somerville High School, class of 1954, and Boston University.
After working on the Gemini Space Project for NASA, Jim worked for 40 years for GTE Sylvania/Philips ECG in Seneca Falls, N.Y. In his retirement, he was employed by Saint Patrick’s Church in Seneca Falls, N.Y., and the Broome County Board of Elections in Binghamton, N.Y.
Jim is survived by his four children, daughter Sheryl Fay and Al Seymour of Port Crane, N.Y., Brian Fay and his wife Kristin of Geneva, N.Y., Jerome Fay and his wife Jessica, of Sandwich, and Sean Fay and his wife Mary of Marlborough. He was the adoring grandfather of Nicholas and Paul Groover, Corey, Kyle, Jolene, Jenna, Kayleigh, Lauren, and Cameron Fay. Jim is also survived by his loving sister, Nancy Grifone of Framingham, and his cherished nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Sonia Chatalian, and his brothers-in law, Jack Chatalian and Joseph Grifone.
Jim had deep faith, a strong work ethic, and a passion for playing the piano, Cape Cod, and the Boston Red Sox. Most of all, Jim loved being with his high school sweetheart and wife of 60 years, and spending time with his grandchildren and family.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Parish, 11 Prospect St., Marlborough. Calling hours will be held Thursday, Jan. 19, from 5-8 p.m., at the William R. Short and Son Funeral Home, 95 W. Main St., Marlborough. Private burial services will be held in Sandwich at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, c/o Immaculate Conception Parish, 11 Prospect St., Marlborough, MA 01752.
