Michael H. Fay
Michael Harold Fay, 72, of Bradford, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the Bradford Manor.
Born February 21, 1953, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Harold James and Margaret (Atkinson) Fay.
He was a 1971 graduate of Bradford Area High School and then went to University of Pittsburgh Main Campus majoring in English Literature.
On July 1, 1978, in St. Bernard Church he married Debbora (Cobb) Fay who survives.
Mike worked at W.R Case for 42 years retiring in 2016.
He was a member of the Case Collectors Club, and the Eagles Club. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, loved to go to his camp on Heavens Way, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandboys.
Surviving in addition to his wife Debbie, of 47 years, is one son, Michael Harold Fay, Jr., two daughters, Melissa Ann Fay, and Mallory Margaret Fay, two grandsons, Andrew Michael Cox and Jay Thomas Newcombe, Mike's twin brother, Patrick (Audrey) Fay, two sister in-laws, Ellen Fay and Martha (Bruce) Kightlinger, Mike's father and mother in-law, Robert Cobb and Virginia Wonsettler, two brother in laws, Robert (Maricella) Cobb and Brian (Janna) Cobb, many nieces, nephews, and many great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother James Fay, one sister, Kathryn Gazdik, and one brother in-law, Lawrence Gazdik.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue. Friends are also invited on Wednesday. to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, at 10:00 am in the St. Bernard Church, with Fr. Jim Gutting, as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1999, Memphis TN, 33101, or the charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
All Condolences -
My heart and prayers go out to Deb and family! I am so glad I was able to see Mike at the Hobson Place breakfast gathering we both attended. Rest in peace Mike and cherish eternal life with our loving God!
— Greg Vickery
Our deepest sympathy to you Debbie and your family during this sad and difficult time in your lives. May Mike now rest in peace. God bless your family.
— Marty & Kris Sapko
Debbie, I am so sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
— Brian Corbett
Our deepest sympathy to you Debbie and your family during this sad and difficult time in your lives. May Mike now rest in peace. God bless your family.
— Marty & Kris Sapko
Our deepest sympathy to you Debbie and your family during this sad and difficult time in your lives. May Mike now rest in peace. God bless your family.
— Marty & Kris Sapko
Condolences to all his Family and friends.
— Pj mcgarry
Prayers and Condolences to the Family and Friends of Michael H. Fay - Emmett Stiefel
— Emmett D. Stiefel
Debbie so sorry for your loss Mike was awesome and going to miss seeing him at the senior center Debbie u are in my prays Mike will be there too
— Jeffrey sanderson
Praying for peace and comfort for the family. RIP, Mike
— Rhonda Dooner
Debbie & Family
Sorry to hear of Mike’s passing sending prayers and strength for all of you ????
— Peggy Barber
Debbie and family. Our hearts are with you at this difficult time. We pray for peaceful memories.
Love and Hugs,
Jerry and Shelley Harvey
— Jerry and Shelley Harvey
So sorry for your loss I worked with him at Case for many years he was a Gret Guy.
— Dave Southard
Rest in Peace Mike. We love you brother. Those neighborhood days seem like just yesterday. Prayers of peace and comfort for the family. Your “twin” has your back as does all of your family your friends, and neighbors. We serve a Great GOD he has the Deb and family protected!
Settle in to your forever home in forever peace.
— Jim Zimbardi
Rest in Peace, Mike, and my condolences to Deb and the entire family at this very sad time.
— Jack Craven
So very sorry for your loss. Mike was a great guy and friend from the old neighborhood... Sending thoughts and prayers to his entire family. RIP Mike. You will be missed.
— Pick Zimbardi
Debbie and family. Our hearts are with you at this difficult time. We pray for peaceful memories.
Love and Hugs,
Jerry and Shelley Harvey
— Jerry and Shelley Harvey
Wow, what a great loss to the world! I knew Mike starting in midget league football with Uncle Gene, his dad working for St. Bernards, then working with him at Case. Bradford lost a kind and wonderful man. Prayers go out to the entire Fay family.
— Chris and Lisa Keller and family
Deb and family, I’m so sorry to read of Mike’s passing . Prayers to all his family and friends. He was such a great guy.
— wendy arnett
Debbie and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mike''s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
— Lyn Niver
So sorry for your loss
— Martha Braund
Debbie and family, it is with great sadness to hear of Mike''s passing. Sympathy and prayers for you all.
— Kevin & Gail Moyer
Very sorry to hear of Mike''s passing . My sympathy goes out to the entire family. Rest in peace, my friend.
— Blake Nuzzo
My deepest sympathy to Deb and family so sorry for your loss my heart and thoughts are with you all.
— Candy hoy
We are sorry to hear of your loss.
— Stoney,Becky,Max,Michael Greenberg