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Ignacy Fonberg Obituary
JONESBOROUGH - Ignacy B. Fonberg, 85, of Jonesborough died at home on April 13, 2023, in the company of his family and dear, life-long friends Karen Gregg and David "Chip" White. His wife Mary Lou Ernst-Fonberg, M.D., Ph.D, predeceased him in 2013. He leaves behind: his beloved cat Sheba; daughters Chasity Stoots-Fonberg (Mario Hankerson) and Margaret "Gosia" Fonberg (Laura Elliott); grandchildren Caroline and Jonathan Elliott; sister Monica Fonberg-Broczek; niece Kasia Broczek; and a brother-in-law and sisters-in-law. Ignacy was born in Warsaw, Poland. He studied at the University of Warsaw and received a masters degree in Physics in 1962. Ignacy came to the United States as an adult, intending to stay only a short time, but love intervened when he met Lou in Cambridge, Massachusetts and then married her. He had a masters degree in Physics from Yale University and operated a computer consulting business. He fell in love with Tennessee when he and his wife moved here in 1978. His favorite things included running the river, hunting for ramps in the forest, and hiking. Ignacy also thoroughly loved being a citizen of Jonesborough. In recent years, he could be found most afternoons at the Main Street Cafe enjoying soup (Kati always made it best) and coffee. His family is grateful to everyone at the Main Street Cafe, especially Kati, Zac, and Fred, and to his long-time caregiver Shelagh Edwards for making him feel cherished and supported in his last years. Services have not yet been determined. Please make any memoriam gifts to the Washington County Animal Shelter.
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Annette Sorah
September 17, 2024
Best backpacking buddy ever!
Wojciech
June 5, 2023
Pana Ignacego Fonberga pamietam z okresu jak mieszkali w Miedzyrzecu Podlaskim. Wrazy wspólczucia dla Siostry Moniki i Rodziny
Jan Okrasinski
May 5, 2023
I heard about Ignacy as one of the jolliest friends of my mother from her university years. Only later I got to know Ignacy in person. Some occasions I remember best are late night family and friends dining full of anecdotes, memories and songs. As my dear bro indicated here I owe Ignacy my first contact with personal computers more than 40 years ago: this certainly guided my professional life.
Andrzej Okrasi´nski
April 25, 2023
Ignacy sent me and my brother a Commodore64 computer, 40 years ago, to communist ruled Poland. Now we are both programming...
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Norma Morrison
April 24, 2023
Ignacy was an inspiration for taking action on climate action. As a founding member of Citizens Climate Lobby of Northeast Tennessee, he was a vital part of this hard working group along with Frances Lamberts. I had the privilege of hosting both of these leaders in our home for a Thanksgiving dinner several years ago, and I will treasure that holiday with them as well as their contributions to our CCL meetings.
Debbie Roark
April 22, 2023
I became acquainted with Ignancy while I was his phlebotomist. I always found him to be a very pleasant man and I very much enjoyed chatting with him. I admired his intelligence and his gentle spirit. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Holly Wilson
April 21, 2023
Chasity, my sympathy to you and your family. I hope the memories of life help ease your soul at this difficult time.
Joe Franklin
April 20, 2023
Although I did not know Ignacy that well, only through a friend, my condolences to the family on the loss. Ignacy was a real trooper.
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