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Francis Fabrizio Obituary
GENEVA- Francis 'Fran' C. Fabrizio, 78, passed away peacefully on Thurs. (Nov. 26, 2015), at the Geneva Living Center South. In honoring his wishes, there will be no prior calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Mon. (Nov. 30), at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Geneva.
Contributions may be directed to Our Lady of Peace Parish 130 Exchange St. Geneva, NY 14456.
Fran was born on Feb. 9, 1937, in Geneva and was a son of the late Patsy J. and Theresa (Caito) Fabrizio. He worked as a Civilian Personnel Director for the United States Army, at the Seneca Army Depot and at many different United States Military installations around the world; during this time, Fran and Beverly lived abroad for 17 years spending time in Okinawa and Germany. While in Germany, Fran received the Andrew Foreman which is one of the highest awards the Army gives for Civilian Personnel Directors. He was a member of the Geneva High School Hall of Fame for basketball and football, a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish and Big Oak Golf Course. Fran made three holes-in-one throughout his lifetime at local area golf courses. He loved volunteering at the Geneva Boys and Girls Club, coaching Little League football and helping with the after school program at Romulus Central School. Fran was a very talented artist specializing in pencil sketching and water colors. He enjoyed traveling with Beverly and cherished the time he spent with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife Beverly Fabrizio of Geneva; sons, Craig (Tamara) Fabrizio of Victorville, Calif. and Jeffrey Fabrizio of Winston-Salem, N.C.; daughters, Julie (Steve) Grady of Madison, Ala. and Gina Lynch of Seneca Falls; brother-in-law, Ken (Iris) Goodman of Highland Park, N.J.; sisters-in-law, Roberta Fabrizio of Geneva, Marie (John) McGory of Geneva and Angela Quartaro of Geneva; grandchildren, Christian, Tyler and Laura Fabrizio, Robert and Alexander Fabrizio, Natalie Grady, Madison and Abigail Lynch; great-grandchildren, Marissa and Gabriel Fabrizio; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Fran was predeceased by his brother, John Fabrizio; brother-in-law, Dominick Quartaro and nephew, Stephen Quartaro; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Rose and George Goodman.
Online condolences for the family may be sent to www.palmfh.com .
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Memories and Condolences
for Francis Fabrizio
Christina Cosentino Saxby
December 8, 2015
Dear Gina, Julie and family,
Very sorry for your loss.. thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chris Snyder
December 4, 2015
Bev, I'm so sorry for your loss. Fran was a good friend of my husband Fred. You and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paulette Williams
December 3, 2015
Beverly and Family, I am very sorry to hear about Fran. May you all find comfort and peace through the Memories. He will be with you always.
Victoria Hill
December 2, 2015
So sorry for your loss. May God Bless all the Fabrizio Family and extended family, with peace at this time. I am sure he received a warm welcome on the other side by God, friends and family.
Carol McIntyre
December 1, 2015
RIP Fran
Carol Conley McIntyre
December 1, 2015
I am so Sorry for your loss. My heart just aches for all of you!! My thoughts are with you all!! Bill & Carmen Conley also send there condolences.
November 30, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
BILLY BORDNER
November 30, 2015
MY CONDOLENCES FRANCIS' FAMILY. I KNOW FRANEY THRU FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL. HE WAS NOT ONLY A GREAT OPPONENT BUT A GENTLEMAN.OUR GAMES, PANTHERS V INDIAMS.I'LL NEVER FORGET. RIP FRANCIS
Kim Talomie
November 30, 2015
Gina, My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father.
Nancey Velez
November 30, 2015
Gina and family, I want to express my condolences to you and your family at this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Denise Sparrow
November 30, 2015
Gina,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ed lavin
November 30, 2015
Dear Bev,
Very sorry to hear of Fran's passing. Thru his last days at LCS he would still smile and shine. Your faith and care for him was exemplary. Wishing you peace in the days ahead.
The Lavin Family
Christine Fleming Plate
November 30, 2015
Bev & Family, I am so sorry to hear of Fran's passing. Remember growing up around the corner then getting to know you & Fran over the years. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Louise Branciforte
November 29, 2015
Dear Bev...Words certainly aren't much comfort at a time like this, but Bob and I want you to know how very sorry we are to hear of Fran's passing...We send our love and most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your beloved husband..father..and grandfather..May you all find comfort and peace in cherished memories..and may God grant Fran's beautiful soul eternal rest...
Tom & Shirley Venterea
November 29, 2015
Dear Bev & family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and all your family. Cherish all those special memories. Love, Tom&Shirley Venterea
November 29, 2015
Fran was full of wit and humor and was a joy to be with. We will miss him, and miss seeing you, Bev. Our thoughts are with you all. South II.
Mark& Barbara Daniels
November 29, 2015
Dear Bev and family: Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss.
Sincerely
Mark and Barbara Daniels
November 29, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Roslyn
November 29, 2015
I love you dad! Gina
Marla Mastrogiovanni D'Amico
November 29, 2015
Gina & Family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. Having just gone through it this month myself I know there is nothing anyone can say to make it hurt less. Please accept my condolences.
Jon Kraus
November 29, 2015
Sincere condolences to the Fabrizio Family from the Kraus Family RIP Fran RIP
Jacquelyn Kelly
November 29, 2015
So sad to lose Fran...always a fun loving guy and talented athlete. Did not know he was an artist!!!! You were a wonderful support to him during his illness Bev!
November 29, 2015
Bev, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. Will remember all of you in our prayers.
Jan & Bernie DiDuro
November 29, 2015
Dear Bev and Family,
Our Sincere Sympathy to all of you. May Fran Rest In Peace.
Bill and Pati Mattice, Victor, New York
November 29, 2015
My sincere condolences to Bev and the kids. Fran was a great Boss and friend. Mike Mack
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