Dominick C. Fabio

Fabio, Dominick C. MECHANICVILLE Dominick C. "FeFa" Fabio, 84, of Saratoga Ave., died Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at home, after a brief illness, in the safe and loving company of his family. A native and lifelong resident of Mechanic-ville, born November 5, 1923, son of the late James and Anna Colucci Fabio, Dom served as an U.S. Army medic in the Pacific Theatre of Operations during World War II. Dom retired from the General Electric Silicone Products Division plant in Waterford in 1989, as a mason/carpenter after 15 years of service. Previously, he worked for the former West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co. and Galante's Paper Mill. An avid New York Giant football and Yankee baseball fan, Dom enjoyed gardening, especially his tomato, garlic and lettuce crop, which he gave to his family, neighbors and friends. Dom was a constant putterer, who was willing to help anyone with his labor. A faithful member of the Assumption-St. Paul Church, Dom was a member of the church's Holy Name Society, and was a longtime altar server, donating many hours to his church and the Catholic community. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Ida Fabio; his two sons, Michael and wife Doreen Fabio of Grand Island, N.Y. and James S. Fabio of Mechanicville; his two beloved granddaughters, Melissa and Ashley Fabio; his sister, Philomena LeBarron (Jack) McClellan of Fla.; along with a number of nieces, nephews and friends.In addition to his parents, Dom was predeceased by his brother, Camillo "Camel" Fabio; and sisters, Marcella DeMicco, Theresa Mariano, and Josephine Gronczniak. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Assumption-St. Paul William Street Church. Burial in St. Paul's Cemetery. Calling hours at the William Street Church on Friday from 5-7 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Community Hospice of Saratoga, any elder care group or the Church Endowment Fund of Assumption-St. Paul. Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.