Michael Fenwick

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTEMichael Dennis Fenwick 47 died unexpectedly on September 14 2009 as the result of an aortic aneurysm. Mike was born in Akron on November 23 1961. He attended St. Sebastian Grade School where he made many lifelong friends. Mike went to St. Vincent - St. Mary High School where he was a member of student council and was a standout athlete lettering in basketball cross country and golf. After high school Mike accepted a basketball scholarship to Slippery Rock State University where he starred for one year before transferring to the University of Akron. Mike made the Akron basketball team as a walk-on was given a scholarship and played for three years including one season under Coach Bob Huggins. Mike graduated from Akron with a degree in Political Science but chose to pursue a career as a painting contractor so that he could always be his own boss. Mike enjoyed golfing fishing and being with his friends and family. He will be dearly missed by the many people that loved him. Mike is survived by his mother Maureen Harrison-Russell (Edward Russell) of Stow; his father James (Sharon) Fenwick of Akron; his step-mother Katie Fenwick of Akron; sister Laurie Mellion of Jackson Township; brothers James Kevin Fenwick of West Hollywood CA and Tim (Linda) Fenwick of Stow; his nieces and nephews Mark Ryan and Katie Mellion and Erin Kelly and Scott Fenwick; as well as many loving aunts uncles and cousins. As a final noble act Mike helped as many as 70-80 people through organ donation. 'May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and rains fall softly upon your fields. And until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of His hand.' Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Friday September 18 2009 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church 476 Mull Ave Akron. Friends may call at Hummel Funeral Home 500 E. Exchange St Akron Thursday evening from 5-8 PM. Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Athletic Dept attn: Joanne Zaratsian 15 N. Maple St Akron OH 44303.