Obituary of Stephen Fesh

Stephen Fesh June 07, 1933 - July 11, 2009 Stephen Fesh, age 76, of Danbury, beloved husband of Gail (Zawilinsky) Fesh, passed away Saturday, July 11th at Danbury Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Danbury on June 7, 1933, son of the late John and Mary (Zeleniak) Fesh. A lifelong resident of Danbury, Stephen attended Danbury schools before enlisting in the Air Force for a four year tour of duty. He was a graduate of Spartan School of Aeronautics in Oklahoma, as a multi engine mechanic and flight engineer. He was employed for many years by Johns Manville Corporation. He loved to fly and held a single engine pilot license. In addition, he was also owner and operator of a health food store on South Street in Danbury for several years. He joined Branson Ultrasonic Power as a reliability engineer and received a patent for spot welding, using ultrasonic energy. His interest in computers led him to return to school at Universal Computer Institute, thus beginning his career as a programmer analyst, retiring from Branson after 20 years of service. His hobbies included gardening, travel and Jazz. Stephen will be sadly missed by his wife of 28 years, Gail; his sons, Scott Vaiskauckas of Danbury, Richard Kling and his wife, Eileen and their children, Amanda and Nicholas of Waterbury, and Alan Fesh of Florida; his daughters, Diane Fesh, Roxanne Boyington, and Terryanne Birdsall, and their children. He is also survived by his brother, Frank Fesh and his wife, Carmen of Yonkers, NY; his sister, Rosalyn Serniak of Tuckahoe, NY; and his niece Alix Serniak of NY, NY. He was predeceased by his sister, Helen Washenko. Funeral Information A Celebration of Stephen's Life will be on Friday, July 17th between the hours of 10:00am and 12:00pm at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury. Donations Information Memorial Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, or to North Shore Animal League, 25 Davis Ave, Port Washington, NY 11050.