Francis Patrick Fay, Jr.

Francis Patrick “Frank” Fay Jr., of Hull, MA passed away peacefully Saturday morning November 13, 2021, doing what he loved most – enjoying a nice nap.

Born and raised a city kid of seven to Frank and Agnes in Dorchester, he then married Alice R. Fay (Hoppe) of Charlestown, and relocated to Nantasket Beach to start his family.

Called by the appeal of the ocean, Frank spent his life as a seafarer, both professionally and personally. Frank traveled the world as a Merchant Marine during and after the Korean war, and all over the eastern seaboard as an engineer dredging and improving harbors and beaches. When back in port, he ran an auto salvage business and tinkered on his own boats. Always the family man, he would be sure to clean the grease from his hands before he threatened to smack you with them for “being a wiseguy.”

As tough as Frank was on the outside, his often worn and tanned skin belied his soft interior. Despite his many, many jokes and teasing, he would give his time and his last dime to help a friend in need. A social butterfly, Frank loved to tend bar at the Nantasket Beach Saltwater Club, spend time “BS’ing” and playing cards with his closest friends, and trying his luck during casino trips; he truly thrived through those meaningful exchanges. His energy will be sorely missed.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years Alice, his son John T. Fay, Sr. of Quincy, and siblings Jack, Terry, Tom, Claire, and Chuck. He is survived by his sister Catherine Tompkins of Abington, his children Michael K. Fay of Lebanon, OH, Catherine A. Fay of Brockton, and Francis P. Fay III of Weymouth. Grandfather to John T. Fay, Jr. of Quincy, Crystal A. Fay of Brockton, Donna M. Fay of Quincy, Lance M. Fay of Cartersville, GA, and Samantha and Caitlin Fay of Weymouth. Great-grandfather to Alyssa, Cheyanne, Ava, Nicholas, Anna and Cameron.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Wednesday 4-8 PM in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), HINGHAM. A  funeral Mass will be held Thursday in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the Nantasket Beach Saltwater Club, 3 Fitzpatrick Way, Hull, MA 02045 in Frank’s name.