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Tribute Wall
In Memory of
Randy C. Fahs
1962 - 2024
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Mary Huber posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
I’m so sorry to all you - his family. My deepest condolences. I worked with Randy at Moog. I was in the Graphics Dept, & a health “champion” for Moog’s wellness program. We struck up a friendship quickly as he advised our team on the 5K we organized for employees on property. We’d email & chat about lots of legal issues & projects he needed completed. He even advised me on some personal issues. His happiest projects were the annual Notre Dame Communion breakfast mailings. He was so proud of his relationship to his Alma mater. I just wanted to share these thoughts about what a nice guy Randy was at his job. I will always remember him fondly.
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Keri Kociancic posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
I was deeply saddened to learn of Randy’s passing. He was an extremely kindhearted and generous person, and I will always be grateful for his friendship and mentorship. He made me feel welcome and at home during my first years in Buffalo, which made a hard time so much easier. I will always cherish the time I spent as his colleague, mentee, and friend. Rest in peace, Randy!
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Bob & Nancy Dann posted a condolence
Sunday, April 14, 2024
We are sending our condolences.
We have many fond memories of Randy from Amherst Systems and Canalfest.
RIP dear friend.
Bob & Nancy Dann
Frederick, Maryland
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Friday, April 12, 2024
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My heartfelt condolences to Margaret and the family. Randy was one of the best people I know. It was such a privilege to share his love of Notre Dame, UB Law and Western New York.
Randy's contributions to the University at Buffalo School of Law made such an impact on countless law students whom he mentored, taught and even hired! He was a model of professionalism, diplomacy, wisdom and charm. I used to tease him that he was our nicest (UB) alum, but I really think it was true. He certainly it up a room and made everyone he met feel like a million bucks.
Rest in peace, Randy, we will miss you deeply and often.
Lisa and Dave Patterson
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Jennifer Wren posted a condolence
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Adam I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family as you grieve.
Jennifer Wren (Job coach)
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Carol Leport-Kirch posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
In memory of Randy, who touched many lives with his warmth and kindness. His wisdom was evident from our first meeting at Moog and he became a pillar of support for the InHealth wellness program. As my invaluable source of advice and trusted legal advisor, his absence leaves a void that is hard to fill. May we find comfort in the beautiful moments shared with him and strive to honor his legacy through our work.
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Lori Nielson posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Randy will be deeply missed. What I love most about working with Randy is how he made me feel important as an individual. His emails always started with Dear Lori . . . When we had matters to discuss, he was always calm and compassionate as he offered his thoughts and listened to mine. It was a pleasure working with him. He was so wise and knowledgeable. I always walked away learning something new from our conversations and feeling like a better person.
My heart goes out to you as family and friends. You can't take away the heartache of losing someone you love without also taking away the love and fond memories you experienced with them, which is why we all mourn deeply at the loss of Randy.
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Ann Mostacci posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Dear Margaret,
I was so sorry to hear about Randy's passing. It was wonderful that he was able to see your daughter get married at his beloved Notre Dame and to spend time with your Grandchild. I feel for you and all of your family at this sad time. May he rest in peace and God bless you all.
Love and Friendship,
Ann Mostacci
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Fiona Atchison lit a candle
Monday, April 8, 2024
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To the family and friends of Randy Fahs, I'd like to extend my deepest sympathies to you. I had the pleasure of meeting Randy in Ireland when he visited the Moog site, and had a few interesting conversations with him over the years - a real gentleman. I know he will be missed by all his Moog colleagues. May he Rest in Peace.
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Myriam Armer lit a candle
Monday, April 8, 2024
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I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences to the Fahs family and I am thinking of you all at this difficult time.
I was lucky to meet Randy twice last year, in the US and in the UK and I will never forget how kind, helpful and welcoming he was.
Randy was very bright and knowledgeable, shared contract information with ease and passion and I always loved listening to him. He embodied our culture of trust and mutual respect and our company was a better place of work because of Randy.
Randy will be sorely missed and never forgotten.
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Debbi Davis posted a condolence
Monday, April 8, 2024
My condolence to the Fahs family. Let it be a source of comfort for you to know that your loved one, Randy, was well liked and respected by those he worked with. This includes those who worked with and saw him every day as well as those who crossed paths with him periodically. His character spoke volumes. From the time you first meet him, whether in person or email, you come away feeling like you've known him a lot longer. He will be missed, but not forgotten.
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Christian Smith posted a condolence
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Randy was one of the kindest, most thoughtful and most enjoyable people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I am so grateful to have had his professional support and deep culinary insights. My sincere condolences to those that knew him best and loved him most.
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Kevin Ruggiero posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Randy was an irreplaceable gem in our workplace. He has left a legacy of selfless leadership that will always inspire me. I am grateful for our many discussions of work and family and will miss him every time I walk past his office.
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Sheila Reigh posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Randy was one of the first people I met when I joined Canal Fest as their face painter back in 1999. He was so welcoming, cheerful, gentile, and helpful; and I always appreciated him for that. Rest in peace, friend. ~ Sheila Reigh
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Roger Karlinski posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2024
My sincere condolences to the Fahs Family. Randy was truly an inspiration to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing or working with him. His ability to ground the over-reaction of others in a sizable problem, then proceed to a calm and fair solution, was absolutely incredible. Randy will be missed beyond words.
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David Magana posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Randy was my first close friend when I arrived as a freshman at Notre Dame in 1980.
Soccer ball under his arm, he invited me to play in a pickup game on the quad on our first day, organizing the game and making friends of everyone around him.
We bonded over music, radio, Canadian and regional beers, and I really enjoyed doing radio broadcasts of ND hockey with him. Mostly, I marveled at how easily he made friends.
We held many late night discussions in our Keenan Hall dorm rooms, mostly about The Keenan Revue (Notre Dame’s renowned lampoon/talent show), which I directed and he produced as a team in our sophomore, junior and senior years (82-83-84).
Most telling, he eagerly shared his family with me, dragging me home with him to Buffalo for fall breaks and spring breaks because I couldn’t afford to go home to Texas. On these trips I was introduced to Randy’s mom Bev and pop Ron, and Margaret, and Buffalo wings (which were just a Buffalo thing at that point), beef on weck, Friday fish frys and and Bev’s meatballs with a hint of cinnamon in the marinara. Unforgettable.
In short, Randy made the world around him a better place to be, and welcomed us all into it. And for that I am eternally grateful.
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Joyce Moulthrop-Proga posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2024
I have many memories of Randy. He was a devoted husband to his wife Margaret, loving father to Maria, Marty and Adam. Two things I would like to share. Marty was at my house playing with my son. Randy came after work I am sure he was tired and was wanting to go home. Marty did not want to leave and was not compliant with all Randy's urging to leave. It was at that moment that I heard Randy gently saying to Marty..."sweet-heart come on honey." ....how he handle the situation was very loving and kind.. Marty was soon hugging his father. The last time I spoke to Randy and it was not too long ago he told me "Margaret is the most important person to me ...she means the world to me. With all Randy's achievements it was his family that was his greatest accomplishment.
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Betsy Kates posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2024
To Randy's Family: I have known Randy since kindergarten. He was always nice and a person I will always remember as someone who was a brilliant man. Brighton Elementary school.
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Lisa Zakes posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2024
My heart aches for the family at the loss of such a wonderful man. My sincere condolences all who loved Randy.
-Lisa (Pane) Zakes
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Katie Kaleta posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2024
My deepest condolences. I have a world of gratitude for being able to work with him. He was a consistent resource for me at work in every role that I have had. I will always remember our recent conversation that ended in laughter.
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Kathy Coyle posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2024
My condolences to Margaret and children on the loss of your husband and father. I enjoyed working with Randy at Moog and will miss him dearly.
Kathy Coyle
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Katie Connacher posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2024
Sending many thoughts and prayers to the Fahs family. I was fortunate enough to meet Randy through Moog, he was a wonderful, kind man who offered help to all he encountered.
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Friday, April 5, 2024
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My condolences to the Fahs family. I was saddened to learn of Randy’s passing. Randy was such an inspiration to me. His love and passion for sharing his contracting knowledge and wisdom is priceless. I will miss him dearly. May you find comfort in knowing his good works will be treasured. May the prayers of strength and love surround you and the family during this difficult time.
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Lynn Zagorski lit a candle
Friday, April 5, 2024
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Thoughts and prayers to Randy's family. He was a wonderful mentor and person. May you rest in peace.
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Lisa Koellner posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with Randy’s family and friends. He was the kind, caring and brilliant. May you find strength in each other and carry on his legacy. Remember, just breathe. - Lisa and Jim Koellner
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Sylvia Wright-Jones posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2024
It was so sad to read this. Randy was such a sweetheart in HS. He was a great listener & friend. My deepest condolences to Margaret and his children and his whole family and friends. RIP Randy, class of 80.
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Bob Clark posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2024
Randy was a co-worker, an a Kind Gentleman to all, he will be missed and Remembered!
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Scott Forehand posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2024
Randy was one of the kindest people I ever met. He was a true mentor, and he always made time for me when I needed a chat, even when he was busy. He will be missed. Truly, deeply missed.
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Bryan O’Connor posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2024
Randy was one of life’s gentlemen. He was a fantastic colleague and great support to me and the Moog team in Australia. Condolences to the family.
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Kirsty Turner posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2024
Not often do we have the chance to truly know how other people view our loved ones. I'm devastated for the family of Randy that it comes at a time of mourning, please know though, that he was special to all who had the pleasure of holding a conversation with him or being in one of his training sessions. This man was a vibrant soul, and it absolutely shone in his work. He was absolutely loved and respected by the whole organisation not just his own office. I am from Moog UK and was halfway through a training course held by Randy and I hold those lessons as some of the best learning in my career to date. He had a way of making you understand and feel like nothing was too small to explain. Randy is irreplaceable to many people in the organisation.
I truly hope the love and respect of the many people who knew him, brings his family some semblance of peace at this heartbreaking time of mourning.
Thinking of you all, Kirsty Turner (Covington) Moog UK.
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Rae Proefrock posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2024
Few people are as kind, loving and thoughtful as Randy has always been. I have loved him from the first moment I held him as a beautiful newborn baby boy in his parents living room. He will always be iny heart.
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Peter R Chenier posted a condolence
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Margaret, Linda and I send our heartfelt sympathy's. I am so sorry for your loss. Randy was a great person and friend who I will miss deeply. He always took the time to coach counsel mentor. advise or just listen to me. Most of all he made me feel as an adopted brother. He was caring never stopped helping any one he could he was a special man. I know he is with god and he will be watching over you and your family always.
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Lauren Floss posted a condolence
Thursday, April 4, 2024
My heartfelt sympathies for all the family. I worked closely with Randy on the Cradle Beach Board. His heart and soul was always for the absolute best interest of the Cradle Beach Campers. I feel blessed to have known him, worked with him and shared some laughs along the way. He has been instrumental on our Board.We will all miss him so. Many prayers to you.
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Tony & Bernadette McCarthy posted a condolence
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Margaret and family,
We are so saddened to hear of Randy’s passing. As a relative and friend, we got to really know Randy through his many years buying cars. We are thankful for this special connection with “Cousin Randy”.
Love, Bugs and Bern
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Brooke Gadd posted a condolence
Thursday, April 4, 2024
My condolences to the Fahs family.
I’d like to share a memory I had with Randy. While I was in high school, I shadowed Randy at Moog as I had dreams of being a lawyer. While I did not end up in law school, there was one piece of advice I hold to my heart. Life and career wise is not about the name of the school you got any degree from, its about who you are outside of work with your family, friends and community that make a good employee and person. I will continue to do just that and pass on Randy’s comforting and wise words that have stuck with me. He was never without a smile, laugh, joke and immense knowledge. He was genuinely one of the greatest mentors and persons I have had the pleasure of meeting. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of loss.
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Beth Spiess posted a condolence
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Randy was one of the most kind-hearted, gentle, and calming forces I have had the pleasure of working with over the years. For every tough question or situation brought his way, he always had a ‘can-do’ response at the ready— spoken in a uniquely supportive and educational way. A truly memorable man, one who inspired many and left a long-lasting legacy with those fortunate enough to work with him.
My heart-felt condolences to Randy’s family, friends, and all the communities he touched. Randy will be sorely missed.
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Elaine Kurasiewicz posted a condolence
Thursday, April 4, 2024
My Cousin Randy loved his entire family and especially enjoyed those holidays when the Italian side would share the family traditions of food and festivities. Randy was a gentle and kind man, the kind of person you would want for a father, a husband, a brother, a grandfather, a cousin and a friend. He was all these, one of a kind, always loved and will always be missed. He filled our hearts with his sweet smile and gentle nature. Now he will smile from up above us, as he joins his mother and all the family that awaits him.
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Jorge Valencia posted a condolence
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Our hearts ache with the news of Randy's passing. His gracious nature, imbued with love, kindness and a genuine passion, has touched our lives deeply. Having been recipients of his endless generosity during our college years, we hold fond memories engraved in our hearts. The Fahs family remains an honour to know. Randy's gentle soul has indeed left an indelible mark on us all - one that time cannot erase. Our prayers accompany you during this trying time.
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Katie posted a condolence
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Sending prayers of support to your family at this unimaginable time. Randy is a true light to this world and I feel so fortunate to have been one of those who got to experience his kindness, generosity and guidance. It only breaks my heart to know how may must be hurting for knowing this wonderful man. His legacy remain through all the hearts and minds he has impacted.
A member of your Moog family,
Katie
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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Dear Randy,
My Colleague, my Mentor, and my Friend. I’m so blessed and grateful for all you have been and done for me over the past 24 years. You’ve trained me well. I hope you understood how much of an impact you’ve made in my life and for so many others. You’ve made our world a better place. Thank you for your guidance, support, patience, and words of wisdom. For the record, there was never a problem we couldn’t solve or remedy. I loved when I would stop in your office for a chat, ask for some advice and after talking through it you would smile at me and calmly say, “You knew the answer, Bob” and I would be on my way. I miss you, Randy. Rest in peace my dear friend.
-Bob
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Chantel Burns lit a candle
Thursday, April 4, 2024
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My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Fahs family. The loss of Randy is incomprehensible leaving a void that no one can replace. He was such a wonderful, genuine, and kind-hearted man. May your memories guide you through this difficult journey and I hope you find peace and comfort in his everlasting love.
Chantel Burns
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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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lwierzbicki@moog.com posted a condolence
Thursday, April 4, 2024
My dearest Randy, my friend, my brother, my champion, my protector, my mentor, by boss. You have filled so many roles in my life and I will be lost without you. I can hear you saying: "just breathe." There are no words to express this emptiness I feel. I am so blessed to have known you, been taught by you, and I will cherish every memory until we meet again. Say hello to our Dolly for me. I know you both will be watching over me. I love you, my brother. your sis, Lauri
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Monica Dickson posted a condolence
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Randy was a great friend and a compassionate boss.
You will truly be missed.
My condolences to the family.
Monica Dickson
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Tammy Samborski posted a condolence
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Randy was the most selfless, kind and loving soul I have known. His true love for others, care for their wellbeing was at the forefront of all he did. I am going to miss our regular chats, laughter and tears. He has forever changed my life for the better. Rest well my friend, teacher and mentor!
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Christine Bartholomew posted a condolence
Thursday, April 4, 2024
I had the honor of talking with Randy about his plans to expand his wildly successful bridge course into a full semester offering. His kind manner and true devotion to teaching permeated the meeting. He will be deeply missed at the Law School.
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Robert Kleinfelder posted a condolence
Thursday, April 4, 2024
A true gentleman, a source of stability, a great listener, who will be greatly missed. I was fortunate to work with Randy and have personal conversations a number of times. In every case his caring and calming nature was always present. A very smart person that didn't have to tell you, it was just obvious.
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