After graduating high school, Mr. Fately served in the Army Air Corp as an airline mechanic. He then worked in Alexanders and Simms department stores until his retirement, after which he proudly worked with the Better Business Bureau until April of this year. He was a member of Temple Beth El in New Rochelle, NY, an avid golfer and member of the Willow Ridge Country Club for many years, and deeply loved his dogs.
Mr. Fately was the beloved husband of the late Margot, loving father of Andrew (Julie) Fately and Robert Fately, and devoted grandfather of David Bonda, Alex Bonda, and Kendall Fately.