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Michael J. Fimian

Brookfield, MA

September 11, 1952 - December 28, 2021

Sep 11, 1952 - Dec 28, 2021

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Michael J. Fimian, 69, formerly of Brookfield, MA passed away December 28 in Tulsa,OK after falling ill during his cross-country RV bucket list trek. He was the oldest son of the late Walter J. Fimian, Jr. and Phyllis A. (Smith) Fimian. He was born in South Bend, Indiana and moved to Watertown, Mass as a young boy. He was educated post high school at Boston College where he was awarded “Scholar of the College” upon graduation. He pursued a degree in Special Education and earned a Doctorate from University of Connecticut. He became interested in the computer world and taught himself all facets and eventually obtained a Doctorate in Instructional Technology in 1999, from Utah State University, in Logan Utah. His love of computers in education carried him into the field as a teacher and mentor to many. He worked at various universities and businesses in the field including Appalachian State University in Boone,NC; Becker College in Worcester, MA; and of late, Boston University, remotely while on the road.
In his younger years he enjoyed many happy times with his parents and brothers at their cottage in Manomet, on Cape Cod, Michael was an avid photographer and when not taking pictures of landscapes could most often be found at his son’s sports events, camera in hand. Passing that love on to all of his children as evidenced by their Instagram accounts. He also enjoyed all sci-fi, spending many a movie night with daughter Kara. Michael loved his animals - many a cat trekked cross country in a U-Haul by his side when the weather too warm or cold to fly them. Also, the family dog Pook either curled up by him in the home office or on the couch in the evening. This love of animals shared by all the family, especially daughter Lauren.
Michael is survived by a son, Jesse M. Fimian, a Cadet at the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs,CO; daughter Kara C. Fimian, a teacher in Busan South Korea and daughter Lauren A. Fimian, a student in Radiology in Tulsa, OK; as well as his former wife Donna Fimian, of Brookfield, MA. Michael was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Cynthia J. Fimian. He also leaves his brothers, Paul F. Fimian and wife Carmella of Rockland, MA; Mark Fimian and wife Peggy of Hartfield, VA; John Fimian and wife Paula of Ansonia, CT and James Fimian and wife Linda of Watertown, MA as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews.
Thanks also goes to Interim Hospice of Tulsa, OK and especially “Tobi” Lylian Snoddy, who helped carry us the last mile.
Bless all. Your comforting words and remembrances have helped so much in this difficult time.
Family plans for a “Celebration of Life” Spring/Summer of 2022 due to covid, travel restrictions of those far away and the safety of all, to take place in Massachusetts.

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