George  Fessenden
Died: Jan 13, 2015
Fessenden
George Fessenden, age 94, Hackettstown formerly of Wildwood, NJ, Florida and Salisbury, MA died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Heath Village of Hackettstown, NJ. George was born September 14, 1920 in Newark, NJ. He is the son of the late Charles and Minna (Lobschitz) Fessenden. He enlisted in the Armed Services and served in the US Army during World War II from 1942-1945, George spent 26 months in North Africa during his time in the service. He graduated from Panzor College in East Orange, NJ, taught Biology at St. Bernard’s School for 10 years. George earned his Master’s Degree from Columbia University. He taught swimming lessons for 22 years a Ted Palmer’s School of Swimming; he was past President of NJ Independent Schools Athletic Association. George was employed by Morristown Beard School, Morristown, NJ for 22 years as the Athletic Director/Head of the Science Department, he taught biology and coach of several different sports. He was inducted in both the St. Bernard’s School Hall of Fame and Morristown Beard School Hall of Fame. George married Marybeth Walch in 1950, they had 5 children: Debra Louise, Douglas George, Linda Lee, Alan John and Charles Lorton. He has 3 grandchildren; Victoria, Carsyn and George. Marybeth predeceased George in 1995 and Charles predeceased George in 2009. George remarried Barbara Sontag in 1997; she died July 2010 after a battle with Cancer. Cremation is private. A service will be held at Heath Village, Hackettstown, NJ at a later date.

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Thomas Pagano
#8
February 22nd, 2017 10:39 am
So sorry to have missed Coach Fessenden' s passing. He was my football and basketball coach at the Prep. He had tremendous impact on my life. Played college football, became a physical education teacher and football coach became of his influence on me. He did such a great coaching job the year we beat Delbarton in football - 1964. Wholesome, positive, wonderful man.
Joan Stevens Johnson
#7
August 17th, 2015 5:29 pm
Just learned of your father's passing. I have fond memories of him from our childhood playing together in Fairmont. He was a very nice man. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Don and Dolores Goldenbaum
#6
April 3rd, 2015 8:10 pm
Just learned of George's passing. So very sorry and sad. He had a good long run.......and we have so many wonderful memories of the times we shared with George, Maribeth and the family. While we have been out of touch for more than a decade....we will always remember the 32+ years of wonderful times we shared with the family and how much we gained as friends. You will always be a part of our lives as we remember and share memories with our children and grandchildren. You have touched our lives forever..........and we will never forget.
MacKinnon Simpson
#5
April 2nd, 2015 2:58 pm
Just learned the news of Fezzie
Todd LeBart
#4
January 20th, 2015 9:54 am
I graduated from Morristown Prep in 1966. I was lucky enough to be on the 1964 football team that beat Delbarton. (The first time the Prep had done so since 1948!!) Of course Coach Fez was our fearless leader. It was such a big event in Prep history that Thompson Grant (Headmaster at the time) declared Monday a Prep holiday! November 14 was the 50 year anniversary of the big win. (The 1948 team is in the Hall Fame I think the 1964 team deserves some consideration.) I remember Coach as being kind, even tempered, and with an infectious grin. (You should have seen the grin on his face at half-time of the Delbarton game. We were up 14-0.) My condolences to his family and friends, and although I only saw him 3 or 4 times since I graduated, every time I saw him he seemed exactly the same. RIP Coach.
Elise Phillips Margulis
#3
January 16th, 2015 2:46 pm
I also was in Mr. Fez's class in the early 1980s. He made biology fun! He was always smiling & making the rest of us laugh!! I remember writing an article about him for the school newspaper. It was such a pleasure to profile our charismatic, ebullient, and popular teacher. Last year I had the opportunity to see him at our reunion. I never would have guessed that he was 93 at the time. How wonderful that he loved teaching and students adored him! Sending love and condolences to his family and close friends.
Pete/Shelley Chavonelle
#2
January 15th, 2015 8:52 am
I am saddened to hear of the passing of my mentor and close friend, George L. Fessenden."Fess" has left an indelible mark on the hearts and souls of the many individuals he has touched during his rich 94 years. A great teacher, coach and friend, he is a positive role model for those who are committed to the profession of education. Rest in Peace, George---you will always be remembered! To Alan, Debbie, Doug and Linda---thank you for sharing him with us and never forget how much he loved each of you and the pride he felt in each of your accomplishments! Love to all, "Chav" .
Julianne and Adam Targan
#1
January 14th, 2015 5:58 pm
Adam & I were both students of Mr. Fessenden at Morristown Beard in the early 80s. He was absolutely the funniest character among the faculty. In particular, I'll never forget when a student fell asleep in his basement classroom, he would continue his circuit of the room, (all the students sat in a ring around the periphery) keeping his voice even and sonorous. As he approached the sleeping student he would pick up the room's metal trash can and slam it to the cement floor right in front of him/her. The sound was deafening! So funny! My husband's favorite memory is that Mr. Fez would tell stories at the end of class if there was time, tossing a ball of crumpled paper while he talked. At the peak of the story he would finish with a flourish and speed pitch the ball of paper unerringly into the trash can right as the bell rang. A great long life, touching and influencing many other lives. Could it be any better?
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