Vince "Nick" Fazio

FAZIO, VINCE, "Nick", 83 - of Pleasantville, passed away on November 7 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He owned and operated Fazio Shoes in Pleasantville for many years. Vince was born and raised in Pleasantville by his late Italian immigrant parents Nick and Margaret. He graduated from Pleasantville High School Class of 1942 and then proudly served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army, stationed throughout Europe. Upon his retirement he devoted much of his time doing volunteer work at Saint Peter Church and Our Lady's Residence Convalescent Center. Vince loved nature and had many hobbies. He was an avid fisherman, boater, camper, golfer, a skilled carpenter, wrote poetry, and was a talented musician playing many instruments including the piano, trumpet, and the banjo in the Mummer's parade. Most of all he was a cherished husband and father always saying his wife and sons were his grea blessings. Vince was a member of the Saint Peter Roman Catholic Church, American Legion Post No. 81, the Knights of Columbus and the VFW. He was a past member of the Absecon Island Power Squadron and the Palmyra String Band. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years; Janet (Nee Ravielli), his five sons; Vincent J., Nicholas, Robert, Joseph, all of Pleasantville and James of Mays Landing; his sisters, Theresa Ang of Ocean City and Carmela Massey of Somers Point; his sister-in-law, Norma Malone of Ventnor; his brother-in-law, Thomas Ang of Ocean City; his "adopted" son, James Ray of Vineland and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 12, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Saint Peter Roman Catholic Church, 25 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville. Friends and Relatives may visit from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 600 Highland Drive, Suite 624, Westhampton, NJ 08060. Arrangements are entrusted to and written condolences may be left for the family at: www.Adams-Perfect.com.