On April 2, 2011, a lifelong resident of Marion County, Allen Curtis Modi, "Mo" to his many friends, passed away suddenly in his home at the young age of 56 years. He was the son of the late Abraham D. Modi and Frances Garzia Modi.
Allen grew up in Fairmont after spending the first three years of his life in Mannington. He was a 1972 graduate of Fairmont Senior High School. He graduated from Fairmont State College with two degrees in Psychology and Sociology. Allen was a very intelligent, well-read person who was at home with people from all walks of life and could converse with ease on many topics. Allen liked art and music, especially classical music. He was a model train enthusiast with an extensive collection.
After college, Allen worked in retail for a number of years, becoming manager of a shoe store and an optical shop, where he was highly regarded as an excellent optician. He worked for Consol Coal Company for several years as an abandoned well locator, a job he especially liked as it allowed him to be outdoors. In recent years, he worked for Century 21 Real Estate as an agent who helped many families find their dream homes.
Allen was good with his hands and quite a craftsman. His father owned an upholstery business in Fairmont for many years and Allen learned that trade, along with woodworking. He was mechanically inclined and could competently work on cars and trucks, including the olive-green 1968 Mustang he drove in college.
Traveling was one of Allen's passions. He loved the beaches of Florida where he spent many vacations with friends and the mountains of West Virginia where he had a camp at Teter Creek Lake. He found the outdoor activities of camping and fishing to be great joys.
Allen was a kind, gentle man with a compassionate spirit. He loved children and animals and they sensed his kindness. He especially loved dogs and shared his life with several faithful ones, including Heidi, his Norwegian Elkhound, who could be seen riding shotgun in Allen's truck everywhere he went.
His Christian faith was his touchstone. Allen went to Mass each week at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, including the day he died. But he did more than go to church--he lived his faith everyday through his acts of generosity and love for his fellow man. He was ready and willing to lend a hand; any time of the day or night he was just a phone call away.
Finally, Allen's sense of humor was legendary. He was famous for the jokes he told and his laugh was infectious, turning the darkest days bright.
Allen is survived by his Uncle Jim, "Unc" as he called him, with whom he had Sunday dinner every week, his daughter Kayla, and his dog, Buddha. If Allen were here now, he would make a joke and get us all laughing, and before long the sadness of losing him would be replaced with gladness at having known and loved this wonderful man. May he rest in peace in the arms of the angels for all eternity.
Allen grew up in Fairmont after spending the first three years of his life in Mannington. He was a 1972 graduate of Fairmont Senior High School. He graduated from Fairmont State College with two degrees in Psychology and Sociology. Allen was a very intelligent, well-read person who was at home with people from all walks of life and could converse with ease on many topics. Allen liked art and music, especially classical music. He was a model train enthusiast with an extensive collection.
After college, Allen worked in retail for a number of years, becoming manager of a shoe store and an optical shop, where he was highly regarded as an excellent optician. He worked for Consol Coal Company for several years as an abandoned well locator, a job he especially liked as it allowed him to be outdoors. In recent years, he worked for Century 21 Real Estate as an agent who helped many families find their dream homes.
Allen was good with his hands and quite a craftsman. His father owned an upholstery business in Fairmont for many years and Allen learned that trade, along with woodworking. He was mechanically inclined and could competently work on cars and trucks, including the olive-green 1968 Mustang he drove in college.
Traveling was one of Allen's passions. He loved the beaches of Florida where he spent many vacations with friends and the mountains of West Virginia where he had a camp at Teter Creek Lake. He found the outdoor activities of camping and fishing to be great joys.
Allen was a kind, gentle man with a compassionate spirit. He loved children and animals and they sensed his kindness. He especially loved dogs and shared his life with several faithful ones, including Heidi, his Norwegian Elkhound, who could be seen riding shotgun in Allen's truck everywhere he went.
His Christian faith was his touchstone. Allen went to Mass each week at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, including the day he died. But he did more than go to church--he lived his faith everyday through his acts of generosity and love for his fellow man. He was ready and willing to lend a hand; any time of the day or night he was just a phone call away.
Finally, Allen's sense of humor was legendary. He was famous for the jokes he told and his laugh was infectious, turning the darkest days bright.
Allen is survived by his Uncle Jim, "Unc" as he called him, with whom he had Sunday dinner every week, his daughter Kayla, and his dog, Buddha. If Allen were here now, he would make a joke and get us all laughing, and before long the sadness of losing him would be replaced with gladness at having known and loved this wonderful man. May he rest in peace in the arms of the angels for all eternity.
On April 2, 2011, a lifelong resident of Marion County, Allen Curtis Modi, "Mo" to his many friends, passed away suddenly in his home at the young age of 56 years. He was the son of the late Abraham D. Modi and Frances Garzia Modi.
Allen grew up in Fairmont after spending the first three years of his life in Mannington. He was a 1972 graduate of Fairmont Senior High School. He graduated from Fairmont State College with two degrees in Psychology and Sociology. Allen was a very intelligent, well-read person who was at home with people from all walks of life and could converse with ease on many topics. Allen liked art and music, especially classical music. He was a model train enthusiast with an extensive collection.
After college, Allen worked in retail for a number of years, becoming manager of a shoe store and an optical shop, where he was highly regarded as an excellent optician. He worked for Consol Coal Company for several years as an abandoned well locator, a job he especially liked as it allowed him to be outdoors. In recent years, he worked for Century 21 Real Estate as an agent who helped many families find their dream homes.
Allen was good with his hands and quite a craftsman. His father owned an upholstery business in Fairmont for many years and Allen learned that trade, along with woodworking. He was mechanically inclined and could competently work on cars and trucks, including the olive-green 1968 Mustang he drove in college.
Traveling was one of Allen's passions. He loved the beaches of Florida where he spent many vacations with friends and the mountains of West Virginia where he had a camp at Teter Creek Lake. He found the outdoor activities of camping and fishing to be great joys.
Allen was a kind, gentle man with a compassionate spirit. He loved children and animals and they sensed his kindness. He especially loved dogs and shared his life with several faithful ones, including Heidi, his Norwegian Elkhound, who could be seen riding shotgun in Allen's truck everywhere he went.
His Christian faith was his touchstone. Allen went to Mass each week at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, including the day he died. But he did more than go to church--he lived his faith everyday through his acts of generosity and love for his fellow man. He was ready and willing to lend a hand; any time of the day or night he was just a phone call away.
Finally, Allen's sense of humor was legendary. He was famous for the jokes he told and his laugh was infectious, turning the darkest days bright.
Allen is survived by his Uncle Jim, "Unc" as he called him, with whom he had Sunday dinner every week, his daughter Kayla, and his dog, Buddha. If Allen were here now, he would make a joke and get us all laughing, and before long the sadness of losing him would be replaced with gladness at having known and loved this wonderful man. May he rest in peace in the arms of the angels for all eternity.
Allen grew up in Fairmont after spending the first three years of his life in Mannington. He was a 1972 graduate of Fairmont Senior High School. He graduated from Fairmont State College with two degrees in Psychology and Sociology. Allen was a very intelligent, well-read person who was at home with people from all walks of life and could converse with ease on many topics. Allen liked art and music, especially classical music. He was a model train enthusiast with an extensive collection.
After college, Allen worked in retail for a number of years, becoming manager of a shoe store and an optical shop, where he was highly regarded as an excellent optician. He worked for Consol Coal Company for several years as an abandoned well locator, a job he especially liked as it allowed him to be outdoors. In recent years, he worked for Century 21 Real Estate as an agent who helped many families find their dream homes.
Allen was good with his hands and quite a craftsman. His father owned an upholstery business in Fairmont for many years and Allen learned that trade, along with woodworking. He was mechanically inclined and could competently work on cars and trucks, including the olive-green 1968 Mustang he drove in college.
Traveling was one of Allen's passions. He loved the beaches of Florida where he spent many vacations with friends and the mountains of West Virginia where he had a camp at Teter Creek Lake. He found the outdoor activities of camping and fishing to be great joys.
Allen was a kind, gentle man with a compassionate spirit. He loved children and animals and they sensed his kindness. He especially loved dogs and shared his life with several faithful ones, including Heidi, his Norwegian Elkhound, who could be seen riding shotgun in Allen's truck everywhere he went.
His Christian faith was his touchstone. Allen went to Mass each week at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, including the day he died. But he did more than go to church--he lived his faith everyday through his acts of generosity and love for his fellow man. He was ready and willing to lend a hand; any time of the day or night he was just a phone call away.
Finally, Allen's sense of humor was legendary. He was famous for the jokes he told and his laugh was infectious, turning the darkest days bright.
Allen is survived by his Uncle Jim, "Unc" as he called him, with whom he had Sunday dinner every week, his daughter Kayla, and his dog, Buddha. If Allen were here now, he would make a joke and get us all laughing, and before long the sadness of losing him would be replaced with gladness at having known and loved this wonderful man. May he rest in peace in the arms of the angels for all eternity.
