Bill Fader, R.I.P.

[briarfriar]

From the Baltimore Sun:

Ira Brownold ‘Bill’ Fader Jr., proprietor of Baltimore tobacco shop Fader’s, dies

Ira Brownold ‘Bill’ Fader Jr., proprietor of Baltimore tobacco shop Fader’s, dies

Ira Brownold “Bill” Fader Jr., who recognized his customers by the custom mixtures they smoked as they shopped at his landmark tobacco shop, died Dec. 27. The longtime Stevenson residen…

www.baltimoresun.com

 

[huntertrw]

What a crying shame that we all have to grow old and die. Rest in peace, Sir!

 

[Kobold]

Rip. I never got to visit the Baltimore location but I would stop by all the other stores when they were open. It was a real bummer when they closed.

 

[OverMountain]

Is there still a B&M in Baltimore?
Sounds like he led a full life!

 

[Kobold]

Is there still a B&M in Baltimore?
Sounds like he led a full life!

No not anymore unfortunately.

 

[samuelgawith01]

May he rest in peace . Visited their shop in Baltimore and bought a house pipe some years ago 90s?,can't recall.Again,thankyou Mr. Fader.

 

[ssjones]

I was a pretty regular customer at the Catonsville store. I love their Maharajah's blend, still have some. But he sold before I started smoking a pipe, so I never had a chance to meet him. Sounds like a life well lived!