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5/11/44 - 7/15/16 Vincent "Bud" Feshler, 72, of Manchester died on Friday July 15, 2016 from emphysema, at St Mary's Home, West Hartford, CT. Born in Hartford CT, May 11, 1944, a son of the late Vincent Peter Feshler, Sr and Olga Valentine Peresluha-Feshler. Predeceased by his Brother, Wesley Feshler Bud is survived by his wife Rose Feshler and their three children: Tim Feshler and his wife Shelly (White) of Middletown, CT, Brian Feshler and his wife Traci (Rimcoski) of Manchester, Kelly Feshler-Pelligrinelli and her husband Brad of Manchester, CT. Bud also leaves seven beautiful grandchildren: Morgan, Madison, Corey, Ashley, Kailey, Gregory and Emma. "Uncle Buddy" also leaves his two loving and dedicated nieces, daughters of Wes Feshler: Darcie Feshler-Roy and husband John of Wallingford, CT and Leah Feshler-Verna and husband Gerald of Wallingford, CT. Bud was a loving father and grandfather, and friend. He was very compassionate to the needs of others. He was an avid sports fan, following his beloved Uconn Huskies, Boston Red Sox and International Professional Soccer Clubs. His greatest joy was spending time with the people that he loved. He loved watching and attending his grandchildren's sporting events and performances. Bud will be remembered and missed by those who knew him as a source of dedication and love. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Memorial Service to be held on Saturday August 20, 2016 at John F. Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center St. Manchester at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to, can make donations to "The Bud Feshler Memorial Scholarship Fund" at any Liberty Bank Branch or Liberty Bank 827 Washington St. Middletown, CT 06457.
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Thomas Best
Buddy was not only a friend but our Co-Captain on the MHS soccer team in "61-62 and and a fellow "Green Boy" from Green School. A great guy and great leader. So glad we played in a foursome in the Class Golf Tournament in 2012. Rest well, Buddy!Wilfred Duchesneau
Wil Duchesneau
So sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. I will always remember him from the Green School. Using the "Green Gate" that led to Green Manor and Rolling Park. When we first lived in those developments we had to walk on Woodbridge St. We often walked home together.
Always an up-beat person and loved to joke and laugh with people. Will be missed at the reunions. My condolences to all his family.
Michael Churilla
Bud was a good friend of mine throughout our high school days. As co-captains on the soccer team we worked together and became very close. He was a great guy who was friendly to all. I will miss his friendly smile and welcoming ways. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
John Manning
Rest in Peace my friend. You were an inspiration to all you met. My sincere condolences to the Family.
Gerald Bidwell
Very sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. Athlete, friend to all, bigger than life personality. Rest in peace.
Jeremy Conklin
I am stunned to hear of Buddy's passing! Always upbeat and engaging, he was a guy u immediately liked. Proud to play with him on MHS '61-'62 soccer team, and enjoyed working w him the year I helped out on the Reunion Committee. Sorry I didn't see more of him over the years, but whenever I did run into him around town, it was like no time had passed, and u fell into that easy friendship again.
We will miss u Buddy!
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Jerry Conklin '62
Nancy Norris-Tracy
So sorry to hear of Bud's passing....deepest condolences to all he left behind. He will be fondly missed by us all, especially his class mates, '62
Wayne York
My sympathy goes out to Buddy's family..
Frederick Odell
Buddy and I were friends, neighbors and classmates from the 2nd grade at Green School until 1962 at MHS. We continued the friendship as young marrieds, during parenting, socials, golf, alumni soccer, the reunion committee, and the final days. If you knew Buddy, you knew where he got his name. He was loved by all and his children and grandchildren were a reflection of his life. He was Buddy until the end. The doctors could not find anything at the end except that he could not breathe. It bothered him since he could not understand the sudden impact of a need for a "machine". It is sad to watch an athlete try to cope with the unknown. The day before Bud died the doctors at St. Mary's Home placed him in hospice; he accepted it but obviuously knew what it meant. Rick Larson and I were there as the news was being prepared for the family. We had brought him, at his request, two chilli dogs from Mickey's Drive-In and a box of chocolates. The nurses screamed but we told them to relax; Buddy was getting ready for his next big game on his own terms. They let it go, we shared some final laughs, we left, and Buddy got the news. He had everything he needed: a great last meal and dessert, a 1962 MHS gym bag, a picture of his beloved 1961 soccer team, an MHS towel, an old hardball, and a couple boxes of Cracker-Jacks. Sounds like heaven to me. God Bless you Buddy.
Fred O.
Fred Pariseau
Bud and I have been friends since sophomore year in high school. I have lots of memories of good times and parties with Bud and friends. I have a picture of us in an album of a great winter day we spent tobogganing with a bunch o friends at the Manchester Country Club on the 17th hole. Good times! Good times!
I also remember the day I called Bud to ask a favor. At the time Bud was the manager of the tire department at Pace. I asked him if he would give my son Kyle a job as he just turned 16. There was no hesitation and he hired him that day. To this day Kyle will never forget what Bud did for him.
I am so great full I was able to visit with him the Monday before. Rose and I got him in the wheelchair and took him out on the patio. I will dearly miss a good friend...."Bud".