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Michael

('Mickey')

Fendell

Obituary

Mickey Fendell, after a valiant battle with Pulmonary Hypertension, sadly, Mickey Fendell 78, of West Hartford passed away on February 8, 2015. Mickey was the son of Lillian and Manning Fendell of Manchester CT, where he grew up. He leaves his beloved of thirty-five years, Rose Joy Ulan, as well as, children, Lilli Fendell and her spouse Ryan Waltz, Manny Fendell, his daughter-in-law Keri Fendell, Lauren Cryan and her spouse Steven, Marc Ulan and his spouse Lilian. He also is survived by six grandchildren, Benjamin Steckel, Kay Waltz, Oscar Waltz, Haily Cryan, Zachary Ulan and Jacob Fendell as well as his many friends, including, but not limited to, Chubby Clark and Ken Sheptoff. He was predeceased by his brother Norman.

Mickey was a wonderful pianist and singer who played at many affairs and clubs in the Hartford area, as well as in Florida and New York City. He had a rare musical talent, playing and singing at the same time. He could MC a wedding, as well as entertain in a nightclub. His personality was larger than life. He loved his music and making people happy, a born entertainer. He enjoyed playing tennis, watching old movies and dining out, but most of all he loved being with his family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in the Sanctuary of Temple Sinai, 41 West Hartford Rd., Newington 06111 with Rabbi Jeffrey Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in Temple Sinai Memorial Park behind the Temple. Following the interment the family will receive relatives and friends at Temple Sinai. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 1000, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Mickey, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

The world will be a much emptier place without him.

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From: Werner Hirsch

From New Haven, CT

Posted On: January 17, 2016

So sorry to learn of Mickey's passing. We grew up together in Manchester. My deepest condolences to the family.

From: Shirley and Steve Berman

From Newington, ct

Posted On: February 12, 2015

Steve and I send our condolances to Rose, and to her and Mickey's families. We will especially miss the music Mickey brought into our lives. Love from Shirley and Steve

From: Beth Laites

From Old Saybrook, CT

Posted On: February 12, 2015

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear Mickey. May all your good memories help you through this difficult time.

From: John E. Kondonelis

From Burlington, Ct

Posted On: February 12, 2015

I will never forget your joy, you will be missed....

From: Melanie Yalanis

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: February 10, 2015

I'm thinking of Mickey's big smile and friendly greeting on the many, many times
he would come to our house before jobs with my late husband,Tom. He was a great talent,and I pray that the joy of his music will help your hearts to heal. My
sincerest sympathy to all of you.
Melanie Yalanis

From: John S. Mariano

From Atlanta, GA

Posted On: February 10, 2015

To Rose and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mickey will be remembered always for his talent and joy for life. We will miss him.
Judy Heit and John S. Mariano

From: Dave Krinjak

From Manchester, Ct

Posted On: February 10, 2015

So sorry to read of Mickey's passing. We were friends dating back to the middle 50's. Mick was a classy guy. He will be missed by all that new him.
Dave krinjak

From: sheila small

From Newington, ct

Posted On: February 10, 2015

Rose and Family, Joel and I would like to express our sympathy for the loss of your beloved Mickey. Hopefully good memories will bring you solace at this time. Joel and I are thinking of you. Your friends, Sheila and Joel

From: Debbie Goldberg

From Windsor,, CT

Posted On: February 10, 2015

Dear Mickey's family,
The children of Rose and Seymour Rosenberg send our deepest sympathy to all of you. We have many fond memories of Mickey playing great music and being a great friend to our parents. Not y was your father a great entertainer, he was a funny story teller. One interesting note, Mickey will rest in peace just behind our late parent's home on Barnard Drive.
Sincerely,
Reva, Debbie and David

From: Buzz Loveland

From Manchester, Ct.

Posted On: February 11, 2015

I have lost one of my oldest friends and a fraternity brother in music. Mickey and I shared many years full of music and tennis and humor. I shall truly miss him. God speed Mick. Buzzy

From: Gail Brener and David Hendel

From West hartford, Ct

Posted On: February 9, 2015

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to our dear friend, Rose, and the Fendell family. Mickey made a dent in our heart. We will remember him always.
Gail and David

From: Ellen Martineau

From Vernon,, CT

Posted On: February 10, 2015

Lilli and Manny,
We are sorry to learn of the passing of your Dad and we remember all the good times we had together during your days on Center Street and Lydall Road.
With our sincere condolences.
The Martineau (Harvey, Ellen, Erin, and Monique)

From: Lucille Portner

From Newington, Connecticut

Posted On: February 10, 2015

Mickey was always a joy to be with - his talent and personality made him a very special person. He will be missed by all his friends and admirers - I considered him to be a close and wonderful friend. My love and support to his beloved Rose and family.

From: Al “Skip” Garrett

From Marlborough, Conn.

Posted On: February 10, 2015

The Brown Thompson Kiddies Review on Saturday mornings. The many private parties we played for. We were both 78 years old. I played bass for Mickey on many,many occasions. I will surely miss my friend. Skippy

From: sheila small

From newington, ct

Posted On: February 9, 2015

Rose and Family, Joel and I are sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Mickey. May all of your special memories bring you solace at this time. Love Sheila and Joel

From: Terri James Nicholas

From Avon, Ct.

Posted On: February 11, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Mickeys Family. I remember meeting Mick back in the mid 70s. I am a vocalist and I have such wonderful memories working with him and the great old gang. Fiorellos restaurant in West Hartford was a great Italian restaurant and Mickey played there often.I remember so clearly stopping in to see him and our great friend Dick Calitro on drums. His talent was superb and his company always brought laughter and fabulous times. Rest in peace Mickey. I will fondly remember you and always treasure the countless musical memories. Gods Blessings.

From: ALAN M. WEISS

From DALLAS, TX

Posted On: February 9, 2015

Mickey, I wore your hand-me-downs since I was 5. I tagged along with you and my brother, Steve, until you finished AIC. I drove your new Ford convertible back from Florida while you slept. You spent a lot of time visiting me in my apartments in New York. I listened to you playing the piano since you were young and enjoyed visiting your house on Center Street. Our parents were close friends and we were close friends. Rest in peace with our G-d my friend, Mickey. I shall think of you often. Alan

From: Barbara & Ben Pesso

From Boca Raton, Fl

Posted On: February 11, 2015

To our dear friend and fellow musician. We will surely miss your
yearly Florida visits and numerous phone calls through the year.
So sorry to all your family and Rose's. May GOD bless you and rest in peace. Fondly, Ben and Barbara

From: Moises, Raquel Becky Levin

From Newington, Ct

Posted On: February 9, 2015

we will miss you

From: Dan and Joan Finey

From West Hartford, Ct

Posted On: February 9, 2015

Will miss the many years of our musical companionship. Mickey started singing and all of us piano players were expected to sing. He started playing accordion and all of us were expected to play accordion. Can hear him singing "They All Laughed" and "Primrose Lane". So many people would see Mickey and ask about Danny and would see me and ask about Mickey. In the old days, he would be playing in one room of the Hilton or another hotel and I would be playing a party in the next room with George Jalbert or Angie or Merrill in the next room.

Memories-- so many of Mickey

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