Fáti Oliveira Fuchs

Fatima (Fáti) Fuchs, age 67, of Gahanna, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024 after a difficult battle with cancer. Fáti was born in Recife, Brazil to the late Clodomiro Correia de Oliveria and the late Clea Ferreira de Oliveira. Fáti is predeceased by her beloved husband Thomas Paul Fuchs. Tom and Fáti were married for 41 years. Fáti was a Chemist by profession and resigned from her position with Waste Management in 2003 to raise her three children. She is survived by her children Christopher Thomas Fuchs, Nicholas Edward Fuchs and Carly Alexandra Fuchs, and her puppy Freddie (Couples) Fuchs. Fáti is also survived by her brothers, Carlos Alberto Ferreira de Oliveira, Junior Oliveira and Memeto Oliveira.

Fáti was a devoted and loving wife and mother and considered time spent with her family a true blessing. One of her mottos, was "God will make a way". Known for her vibrant personality, great sense of humor and positive nature, she was respected, loved and cherished by her family and friends. Fáti encouraged and supported her children's endeavors in Choir, Plays and Sports and was their most boisterous and enthusiastic fan. She was also a fan of the Columbus Crew and of FIFA World Cup Football (Soccer). Her favorite team was BRAZIL. Fati never let life's challenges stop her from achieving her goals. "No", Impossible", or "You Can't" were not words in Fáti's vocabulary. She was a tireless advocate for her children and for those in need. Her passion for and contributions to all the causes she supported have inspired so many people. Fáti was a faithful and active member of St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church and she and her husband Tom were instrumental in founding the program SPICE (Special People in Catholic Education) at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School. Fáti's family, Tom's family, her extended families and friends both here in the USA and in Brazil will dearly miss her.

The family would like to thank the attending Doctors and Nurses, the New Albany Care Center Staff, the Cranberry Park Staff and the Hospice Staff for their care and kindness.

The family would especially like to thank all of the many friends who helped, cared, loved and nurtured Fáti on her journey.

Christopher, Nicholas and Carly are very thankful and grateful to all who provided their love, kindness, concern and support.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:

St. Matthew the Apostle SPICE

St. Francis DeSales High School - Tennis, Soccer, Basketball

The Ohio Dominican University - Panther Players Theater Program, Band

A Requiem Mass will be held at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, 807 Havens Corners Road, Gahanna, Ohio on April 2, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.

A live-stream of the funeral Mass will be available through St. Matthews Website.

A reception for family and friends will be held at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church following the funeral.