Dennis Fogg - Memorial expenses

On September 9th, our family lost our Dad, Dennis. Because he worked for himself and spent much of his life performing, he didn’t have insurance. We’re raising funds to help cover the costs of his end-of-life celebration and to support his wife, Tina, with expenses during this difficult time.

Any amount helps and will go directly toward giving him the farewell he deserves and easing the financial burden on our family. We are so grateful for your love and support.

We will be celebrating Dennis’s life on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Turfs Sports Grill (512 Warren Ave, Portland, ME 04103) from 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

This will be a casual, informal gathering with light refreshments and a cash bar. Dennis would want everyone to be comfortable, so there’s no need to dress up, unless, of course, you happen to have a gorilla suit handy.

Dennis Fogg, who grew up between Miami, Florida and Portland, Maine, passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2025.

Dennis lived for his family. His happiest moments were spent with his wife Tina, his children Amanda, Jason, Andrea and Kayla, his grandchildren Brooklynn, Zoey, Jason, Dennis and Dominic, and his dog Flounder. He treated his nieces and nephews as his own and always ensured they could count on him. He is survived by his brothers Bruce and Steve and his sisters-in-law Debbie, Cathy, and Sandra, and was predeceased by his mother Barbara, brothers Robert, Eric, and Harold, and his beloved daughter Andrea.

He was always there, whether on the sidelines, in the stands, or coaching from the bench. He coached all our teams growing up: soccer, basketball, tee-ball, softball and baseball. He truly loved being a dad, and it showed. He didn’t just coach to win (though his teams did a lot of that). He coached to make sure every kid got a chance and had fun. He even helped start the basketball program at Presumpscot School and was recognized for it, something he was really proud of.

Dennis and Tina spent 20 years running Uncle Andy’s Diner in South Portland, where he served up more than just breakfast. He created a place where people felt welcome, a place that belonged to the community. From hosting “Coffee with a Cop,” to mentoring students through Spurwink, to just making space for people to feel at home, Dennis made a difference without making a big deal about it. Uncle Andy’s was even featured on Restaurant: Impossible, something that brought the diner national attention.

But if you knew Dennis, you knew his greatest love, aside from Tina, was making people laugh. Comedy wasn’t just a hobby. It was part of who he was. He believed laughter was the best medicine, and he never hesitated to share it. He kept performing far longer than anyone expected, often saying he was just “happy to be out of the house.” His comedy friends gave him joy, purpose and a place to keep doing what he loved most. Dennis won the title of New England’s Funniest Comedian two years in a row.

Dennis lived each day exactly as he was: funny, genuine and unapologetically himself. If you ever saw a guy in a gorilla suit waving at traffic in downtown Portland, chances are that was him. He taught us that what really matters isn’t what people think. It’s being true to yourself.

He left the world the same way he lived in it: full of love, full of laughs and just the right amount of weird. We’re heartbroken he’s gone, but so grateful we had him.

Thank you to everyone at New England Cancer Specialists for the kindness, care, and support.