Michael ('Mickey') Fendell

Mickey Fendell, after a valiant battle with Pulmonary Hypertension, sadly, Mickey Fendell 78, of West Hartford passed away on February 8, 2015. Mickey was the son of Lillian and Manning Fendell of Manchester CT, where he grew up. He leaves his beloved of thirty-five years, Rose Joy Ulan, as well as, children, Lilli Fendell and her spouse Ryan Waltz, Manny Fendell, his daughter-in-law Keri Fendell, Lauren Cryan and her spouse Steven, Marc Ulan and his spouse Lilian. He also is survived by six grandchildren, Benjamin Steckel, Kay Waltz, Oscar Waltz, Haily Cryan, Zachary Ulan and Jacob Fendell as well as his many friends, including, but not limited to, Chubby Clark and Ken Sheptoff. He was predeceased by his brother Norman. Mickey was a wonderful pianist and singer who played at many affairs and clubs in the Hartford area, as well as in Florida and New York City. He had a rare musical talent, playing and singing at the same time. He could MC a wedding, as well as entertain in a nightclub. His personality was larger than life. He loved his music and making people happy, a born entertainer. He enjoyed playing tennis, watching old movies and dining out, but most of all he loved being with his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in the Sanctuary of Temple Sinai, 41 West Hartford Rd., Newington 06111 with Rabbi Jeffrey Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in Temple Sinai Memorial Park behind the Temple. Following the interment the family will receive relatives and friends at Temple Sinai. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 1000, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Mickey, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm. The world will be a much emptier place without him.