Rita A. Fahey

She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Fahey. They shared 46 years of marriage before Michael’s passing in 2002.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Delia (Flynn) Hurley. Rita was a graduate of Emmanuel college class of 1957. She had a strong classical education and was well versed in many subjects. She taught English, typing, and business education in a variety of settings including high school, training programs and community college. Her interests were diverse. Rita will be most remembered for her ability to talk, fierce independence, passion for music, and her faith. Rita was a natural storyteller and took great pride in remembering the “details” of every story or conversation she had. She shared her passion for music with her children, granddaughters, grandson, great granddaughter, and the piano duet group to which she belonged. Rita was active in the Duxbury Senior Center and loved the continuing education programs they offered. As a member of the Holy Family Parish in Duxbury and the low vision group in Plymouth, she found companionship and support as her sight and hearing deteriorated.

Rita was predeceased by her brother Arthur Francis Hurley and sister- in-law Cynthia (Matos) Hurley.

Mother of Mary Ann Ouellette and her husband Michael of Weymouth, Ruth Fahey of Weymouth, Michael Fahey of Weymouth, Thomas Fahey of Rochester, NH, John Fahey and his wife Olga of Marshfield, and the late Peter Fahey.

Grandmother of Catherine Ouellette, Rachel Fahey, Bridget Fahey, Jennifer Montanez, the late Emily Fahey, John Fahey and Caroline Fahey.

Great Grandmother of Anastasia Wright, Justin Berchtold, Jaydon Berchtold and Jace Berchtold.

She is also survived by her three nieces, Arlene Anzuoni, Linda Maloney, Diane Kilbride, and their children.

She will be missed by many close friends and acquaintances.

A visitation will be held at Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road, Scituate on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 2-7pm. A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 10:00am at St Mary of the Nativity Church, 1 Kent Street, Scituate.

In lieu of flower, donations in Rita’s memory can be made to Pat Roche Hospice Home, 86 Turkey Hill Lane, Hingham, MA 02043, www.nvna.org/pat-roche-hospice-home