Eileen Clifford Fee was born in Rochester NY in 1935. Her parents were Timothy Clifford and Eileen Finucane Clifford, she was raised with 3 sisters and 4 brothers.
Once graduating from Our Lady of Mercy High School, she began working at Eastman Kodak. She then met and married her beloved Irishman Patrick (Packy) Fee in 1962 and dedicated her time to raising Kevin, John, Richard and Siobhan. She later began another career at Monroe #1 BOCES working as a paraprofessional. All the while she was the chief of finance for Pat Fee Plaster and Drywall.
Eileen was a beloved member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Patrick’s Day parade committee and a dedicated and active member of St. John of Rochester Church and choir. In addition, she was a soloist at the St. Patrick’s Day Mass at St. Mary’s church where she sang Our Lady of Knock bringing the entire congregation to tears each time. She earned the title of Grand Marshall of the parade in 1999. Eileen was a supporter and contributor at the many Irish Festivals and all Feis’ where her daughter Siobhan would dance.
Eileen was a pillar in the Irish community and as someone once said, “What the Harp is to Ireland, her voice is to the Irish Community”.
Eileen’s Irish Eyes will remain in all our hearts forever.
Fairport: June 12, 2023 Predeceased by husband Patrick Fee, son Kevin Fee, Granddaughter Alexandra Fee and sister Mary Theresa Needham. Survived by children, John(Susan)Fee, Richard (Theresa) Fee, Siobhan (Darren) Whitaker; grandchildren Austen Fee and Annalise Frost; Sister Kathleen Malarney, Brothers Jeramiah Clifford, Thomas Clifford, Timothy Clifford,Michael Clifford; many nieces, nephews, cousins near and across the pond.
Monday June 26, 2023 at St. John of Rochester Church.
Visitation :10am-11am
Mass : 11am
Followed by internment at White Haven Memorial
Celebration following at Flaherty’s, Macedon
in lieu of flowers please consider donating to
Autumn care of Myrtle Grove
5725 Carolina beach rd
Wilmington NC 28412
In memory of Eileen Fee
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13 responses to “Fee, Eileen C.”
Prayers and deepest sympathies for the Fee family. A legacy left and a woman well loved. ?❤️
My deepest sympathy to the family.A lovely lady with a beautiful voice.We met many years ago.God bless her family
So sorry for your Loss, Eileen was a wonderful person my prayers are with all of you …
Eileen sang with my dad many years ago and I remember them practicing shortly after we moved from Ireland to the City of Rochester. What a wonderful woman. So sorry for your loss.
so very sorry she was a wonderful lady with a beautiful voice s
Eileen will be missed very much. She was a wonderful woman. I knew her in high school and we chatted every day almost. She will be missed. Heaven gained another Angel.
John, Richard & Siobhan, Our sincere condolences sadly my Mother and I will be out of town on Monday but we will be with you in spirit. We have such wonderful memories of your Mom that will always be in our hearts,& you all were great neighbors .Please know we are sending you many hugs and Blessings during this difficult time, love Always, June & Terri
I am so very sorry for your loss. Eileen has been in my life for my ENTIRE existence. She always kept an eye out for me and I love her for that. I also loved her potatoes, family parties, sleepovers, and growing up across the street. She mothered by best friend. I love you, Siobhan. My deepest most heartfelt condolences are with you and for you. And John and Sue, Rich, all the grandkids. She is missed and loved.
Bo will always have a special place in our hearts. She and Pat took us under their wings many a Christmas Eve. We will remember her warm heart and giving soul…and of course, her wonderful smile.
Ed and I send our thoughts and prayers to your family.
Eileen was so special and you all were blessed with both parents.
Fran Rosen
Bo was a great lady. She sang at my wedding.
I have known Mrs. Fee for 47 years because of my friendship with Siobhan. I have so memories at Crystal Spring Lane. I’m wrapping the Fee/Clifford family in my arms.
Mrs. Fee was like a second mother to me growing up and my mom’s best friend. I have such fond memories of her; her infectious laugh, watching her perform in local musicals, her Irish soda bread and her breathtaking solo performance at my wedding. My condolences to all the Fee and extended families.