James (Jim) Southworth Fahey

James (Jim) Southworth Fahey, 81, passed away suddenly and peacefully on February 12, 2014 surrounded by his beloved family.

Jim is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sheila (Delargy) Fahey and his six children Kevin Fahey and his wife Valerie (California, MD) Jill Palmerino and her husband Mark (New London, CT) Patrick Fahey and his wife Dawn (Kerhonkson, NY) Daniel Meade and his wife Laura (East Northport, NY) Kerry Michael Meade (Bayridge, NY) and Erin Meade with his fiancé Elizabeth (Oakland Gardens, NY) as well as six grandchildren.

Jim and Sheila lived together in Rhinebeck, NY and very happily relocated to Dahlonega, GA in 2011.

He was born to the late Paul and Mabelle Fahey, February 17, 1932, in Kettaning PA. Jim graduated from McCallie Prep School in 1949, attended the University of Chattanooga until serving honorably in the United States Navy. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University in 1956 and spent the next 51 years as a successful restaurateur in Florida, New York and Connecticut. He served as the president of the New York Restaurant Association and will always be remembered as a founding partner of Wayfarer Inns, including the Beekman Arms, Gentleman Jim's, John L's and J.P. Gumps restaurants.
He was passionate about his work and at 81 was forming a new idea for an authentic Mexican Restaurant.

Jim was an avid fan of NASCAR, reading, history, cooking, wine, travel and dogs. Shamrock (Shammie) his Basset Hound was his pride and joy as well as his many late pups.

Special thanks to the Northeast Georgia Medical Center and Hospice in Gainesville, GA. for their loving care and support. Diana, you are the best! Also special thanks to our friends and neighbors who have graciously supplied food, love and support.

Jim was not one for fanfare or attention and did not want a funeral service or memorial. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date in Dahlonega GA and Rhinebeck, NY.

Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at littledavenport.com

Little & Davenport Funeral Home, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Ga. 30501 is in charge of arrangements.