Richard Kevin Fenlon
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Richard Kevin Fenlon

  • March 14, 1959 - December 3, 2011
  • Clearwater, Florida
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“Dear Carolyn, Michael & Matthew, I have just learned of Richards passing. mike & matt your dad was so excited when you arrived to make a house a...Read More » ”
1 of 22 | Posted by: Virginia D. Vinson - Brooksville, FL

“Carolyn,Matthew,Michael: I think of those who have gone before me in death, but live on in spirit, as part of my "Away Team." I welcome Richie to...Read More » ”
2 of 22 | Posted by: Jack Fenlon - Charlotte, NC

“Dear Carolyn, We are so sorry for your loss. We will continue to remember you and your sons in our prayers. ”
3 of 22 | Posted by: Carol Rosage - Palm Harbor, FL

“Richie, we're going to miss you. You were so much an anchor to your family, and now you can be with Mom and Dad again. To Carolyn and the kids, we...Read More » ”
4 of 22 | Posted by: Pat Fenlon - Phoenix, AZ

“I was so sorry to hear Rich had passed away. Like my brother Terry said, we grew up in Suitland with Rich and his family as kids before they moved to...Read More » ”
5 of 22 | Posted by: Joe Fenlon - La Plata, MD

“The world has lost a truly wonderful father, husband, and brother. My love goes out to all his family especially his wife and sons whom he loved...Read More » ”
6 of 22 | Posted by: Kathy Welch - Dunedin, FL

“Carolyn, Matthew and Michael, My heart broke when I learned of Rich's passing. He was such a good man and he loved the three of you deeply. He loved...Read More » ”
7 of 22 | Posted by: Judy (Stanley) Shear - FL

“Carolyn, Matthew and Michael, We are saddened by Rich's passing yet thankful that he is now free of pain. He is at peace and watching over you. ...Read More » ”
8 of 22 | Posted by: Joe and Jan Steinman - Tampa, FL

“Audits are not supposed to be fun but the one-week each year we got to spend with Rich while he worked on the agency's audit at our office was always...Read More » ”
9 of 22 | Posted by: Jerry Spilatro - Clearwater, FL

“The office feels so empty without you. I still look out the window looking for your car to pull in and you getting out, coming into the office, and...Read More » ”
10 of 22 | Posted by: Pete Hanson

“When Kara married our son, David, Rich walked her down the aisle. He was a wonderful big brother to her, and we loved welcoming him to our family....Read More » ”
11 of 22 | Posted by: Lynne Perry Irvine - SC

“Carolyn, Matthew & Michael, May God bless you in these difficult times. I am sure Rich's Dad,Mom and brother have welcomed him into...Read More » ”
12 of 22 | Posted by: Marie A. Fenlon - Henderson, NV

“Patti and John Gilliss and Family, May Richard rest in peace in the arms of Jesus. My condolences to the Fenlon and Gillis Family. Gloria...Read More » ”
13 of 22 | Posted by: Gloria Daidone - Palm Harbor, FL

“We will both miss Rich deeply. He was the kindest, most wonderful brother-in-law to me and an uncle to Jody anyone could ever have. He will be...Read More » ”
14 of 22 | Posted by: Dawn and Jody - Spring Hill, FL

“Dear Caroyln, Matthew and Michael, Our love and deepest sympathy go out to you from all the Melbys. Richard will be sorely missed and was a...Read More » ”
15 of 22 | Posted by: Rob Melby - Tierra Verde, FL

“Dear Carolyn Matthew & Michael It was a pleasure to have been friends and co worker with Rich for many years. A nice guy ,fine professional CPA...Read More » ”
16 of 22 | Posted by: David & Sandy Tottle - Oldsmar, FL

“My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. Rich had been our auditor for over 12 years and conducted the most thorough and fair...Read More » ”
17 of 22 | Posted by: Gregg - Clearwater, FL

“Carolyn, Matthew and Michael: I just wanted to say that Rich was the greatest employer and friend I have ever enjoyed working with. I miss him...Read More » ”
18 of 22 | Posted by: Jill Whitworth - St. Petersburg, FL

“Carolyn, Matthew and Michael we are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers for each of you during this time of sadness yet clebration of te...Read More » ”
19 of 22 | Posted by: Dennis and Ronda Fenlon - Isanti, MN

“He was "Ritchie" to our family when we lived a block or 2 away from his family in Suitland,Maryland. He was a great kid and it sounds like he was a...Read More » ”
20 of 22 | Posted by: Terry & Helene Fenlon - AZ

“Wonderful man. We are all blessed to have know him. Great smile and laugh! Love and prayers to all the family. ”
21 of 22 | Posted by: Anita - Clearwater, FL - cousin

“The entire staff of Sylvan Abbey extends our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. ”
22 of 22 | Posted by: Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home - FL


Fenlon, Richard Kevin, age 52, died on December 3, 2011. He was born in Washington, D.C. and moved to Clearwater, Florida in 1974.

He is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Mary Fenlon, and an older brother, Robert Fenlon, Jr. (Dawn Fenlon).

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, and two sons, Matthew and Michael. He is also survived by a sister, Patti Gilliss (John Gilliss) of Palm Harbor, brother, Brian Fenlon of Dunedin, and sister Kara Perry (David Perry) of Tallahassee, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Rich was a graduate of Clearwater High School, Florida State University with a Degree of Accountancy, and the University of South Florida with a Masters of Business Administration.

He was part owner of Hanson, Hetterich, and Fenlon, CPAs in St. Petersburg.

Rich loved his family, and was a wonderful husband and father. He was a man of great faith and an active member of Espiritu Santo Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family requests you make a donation in "Memory of Richard Fenlon" for the ESCS Student Scholarship Assistance Program. Donations may be received in the school office or through the U.S. Mail to the attention of: Mrs. Darlene Lanza.

A viewing will be held at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, in Clearwater on Monday, December 12th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be given at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, in Safety Harbor on Tuesday, December 13th at 10:00 A.M.

I thought of you today, but that is nothing new.
I thought of you yesterday, and will tomorrow too.
I think of you in silence and make no outward show.
For what it meant to lose you, only those who love you know.
Remembering you is easy, I do it every day.
It's the heartache of losing you that will never go away.

Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home
2853 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, FL. 33759
(727) 796-1992
www.sylvanabbey.com