Antonio Fazio, age 86, of Kennett Square, PA. passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at the home of his niece Sisina.
Born in Vaiola, Province of Catanzaro, Italy on October 13, 1929. He was the son of the late Vincenzino and Vincenzina Gallo Fazio.
Antonio was a self employed mushroom grower. He had been in business for 50 years when he retired in 1997.
He was member of St. Patrick Church, the Italian American Club, American Mushroom Institute in Kennett Square, PA and the Moose Lodge in Port Charlotte, FL.
While spending his winters in Port Charlotte, FL, he enjoyed playing Poker with his friends in Florida and a couple of guys in Kennett.
He is survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as a few cousins in Italy.
Antonio was predeceased by one brother, Pietro Fazio, three sisters, Rosina Sirianni, Yolanda Howard and Antonietta Akers.
A special thank you from Sisina for all the support, love and help from my cousins, neighbors and friends. A heartfelt thank you to the Optum Hospice team and the Griswold Home Care team.
You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 6:00 to 8:00 on Friday evening, May 13,
2016, and again from 8:15 to 9:15 on Saturday morning, May 14, 2016, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA. His Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 at St. Patrick Church, 212 Meredith Street. Kennett Square, PA. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square, PA.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to St. Patrick Church, 205 Lafayette Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 or to Optum Hospice, 700 American Way, Suite 206, King of Prussia, PA 19406
To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com
