He was born in Los Angeles, California on September 3, 1939. John graduated from Westchester High and received an associate’s degree from General Motors. He married his wife Carolyn Schutts Fay on December 26, 1974.
John served in the military for over 30 years in the United States Airforce and was also an Aircraft mechanic during his time in the military. He was a member of the United Auto Workers and the NRA. John had a passion for rally auto racing, NASCAR, and anything related to automobiles.
John is predeceased by his daughter Sarah Fay. He is survived by his children; John Daniel Fay Jr., Linda McIntyre, Diane Wiedemann, Deborah Wise, Becky Levine, Gary Fay, Jacque DeHart, Peter Fay, Thomas Fay, and Stephanie Holback, as well as 80 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral Arrangements will be held at a date to be determined at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.