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Fenlon, Peter G.

June 20, 1933 –
 April 1, 2017

Obituary

 Peter Gerald Fenlon age 83 of Dallas, Texas passed away April 1, 2017.  Peter was born on June 20th, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois.  He was a first generation American born to parents William J. Fenlon and Hanora Enright.  Peter grew up with three sisters Joan, Noreen, and Catherine.  As Peter grew he was educated at Visitation Catholic School, St. Rita High School and finally St. Joseph’s College. While attending St. Joseph’s Peter met Patricia Ann Boyle and the rest was history.  The pair married on April 7th, 1956 and made an amazing life together complete with 5 children, Bill, Pete, Joe, Mike, and Tricia. Peter had a life marked by hard work, perseverance, laughter, loyalty, and love.  When he was a junior at St. Joseph’s he joined the Marine Corps program and became active upon his graduation.  He served in the United States Marine Corps for 30 years attaining the rank of Lt. Colonel. Peter’s career life started with the Montgomery Ward Company in Chicago, Illinois.  Later he joined forces with the J.C. Penney Company in 1965, working throughout his career to enhance the catalog industry retiring in 1995 as the vice president of the catalog division. During the course of Pete’s career, he was able to expose himself and family to many different parts of the country living in Indianapolis, Indiana; Atlanta, Georgia; Brookfield, Wisconsin; Westfield, New Jersey, and finally Dallas, Texas. In retirement Pete along with his wife Pat enjoyed living on a golf course in Dallas, Texas, traveling to visit with family, spending countless hours with children and grandchildren in their home and at all of their work, school and sporting events. Peter is survived by his wife of 60 years Pat Fenlon, his five children and their spouses William J. Fenlon (Gigi) Peter G. Fenlon (Kim), Joseph R. Fenlon (Cindy), Michael P. Fenlon (Mary), Tricia N. Fenlon Boughton (Thomas); nine grandchildren Hannah Fenlon, Mychael Sumby (Stefan), Quinn Fenlon, Elizabeth Fenlon, Conner Fenlon, Quinn Boughton, Maggie Boughton, Bridget Boughton and Griffin Boughton; three sisters Joan Barrett, Noreen Orr, and Catherine McElligott; and many other cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Peter will have a memorial mass in celebration of his life at All Saints Catholic Church and a military burial at DFW National Cemetery on June 16, 2017. You can watch the funeral services held for Lt. Col Peter Fenlon by clicking HERE. Arrangements are under the direction of: ARIA Cremation Service & Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700

    Annie Mcelligott
    5 Apr 2017
    9:36pm

    Uncle Pete…….you were a man that lived the saying..SAY WHAT YOU MEAN AND MEAN WHAT YOU SAY…JUST DON’T SAY IT MEAN. You were a teddybear and always with Aunt Pat there to help in anyway.I will never forget yoyr kindness…Annie

    Mardee Hresil
    5 Apr 2017
    10:24pm

    Thanks for the memories Uncle Peter.

    Bill Alcorn
    6 Apr 2017
    10:02am

    When I came into the JCP Catalog division, Pete was welcoming to me and always treated me with respect and made me a part of the Catalog team. Really enjoyed working with Pete and he was a true partner. He will be missed.

    Augie
    6 Apr 2017
    12:32pm

    I will always be grateful for his friendship…

    James Wheaton Jr
    6 Apr 2017
    1:52pm

    Pat, I wanted to express my condolences. Pete was one of the “Originals” that managed to get Catalog, (now Direct) off the ground. I recall his deep belly-laugh. He attended parties at my mom + dad’s house in Peachtree City, Georgia. He was very kind to my mom (Donna) and dad (Jim). I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Take care, Jim Wheaton, Jr. Cell 775-741-2807, 10605 N 9th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020

    Pat Griffin
    6 Apr 2017
    3:43pm

    My sincere condolences to the entire Fenton clan. Mr. Fenlon will be missed but always present in your hearts.

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"I can’t say enough about how helpful and professional Dusty Martin, the funeral director at the Aria Cremation location on NW Highway has been. From my initial call, he was kind and informative. My friend died at home while on hospice and she was picked up in about an hour after receiving the call from the hospice nurse. The person who arrived to pick her up was also very professional/respectful and allowed us to take as much time with her as we wished. When I met with Dusty the next day about arrangements, he explained the process and options available without being pushy or trying to “sell” extras. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and, for example, was careful to be certain I understood the cost of the obituary I wanted and offered some options for reducing that cost if I wished. When I stopped by for another reason and started talking about some of the problems I was having with the pictures and media I hoped to use at a memorial lunch I was planning, he not only listened patiently but offered technology advice and let me use his personal media player. I have had experience arranging cremations for four others using two other local companies, and this experience with Dusty at Aria has been by far the best one I have had."
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"My Daddy’s service and our family experience at Aria Northwest Highway was truly blessed. Funeral Director Dustin Martin is the kind of person that you would like to see on a more regular basis – but in his industry – you hope to not see him that often. That being said – THANK YOU DUSTIN for your unending kindness, compassion and friendship through the process. Meeting you and discussing Dallas History, Find A Grave and my Dad’s lifelong contributions to the great City of Dallas was simply wonderful! In memory of my dad James A. Dodd, Sr. – I want to personally thank you and let you know that you made everything better in that moment. Your calling to “Be There” is spot on. Aria has a one in a million guy in you! Bling Blinky of TEXAS Shout Out: God Bless You!!"
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