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Maria Fazio Obituary

FAZIO, MARIA C. 'MARY' (VARONE), 84, of Greenwood Street, passed away Friday November 7, 2008 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center after a nine month illness. She was the wife of Gaetano Fazio. They were married for 62 years.

Born in Providence a daughter of the late Louis and Angelina (Baldassari) Varone. She was a jewelry worker until retiring in 1986, lived in Cranston for 47 years and was a Communicant of St. Matthew Church.

Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Thomas A. Fazio, Retired Cranston Police Dept. after 26 years, of Cranston, a sister, Connie Palermo of Cranston; grandsons, David and Steven Fazio of Cranston, step-grandson Marc Dennis of Florence, Arizona, great granddaughter Emily Brown of North Smithfield and numerous loving nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Etta Maiorano, Vincent Varone and Irma Fazio.

Her funeral will be held Wednesday 9 a.m. from 'WOODLAWN' Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Matthew Church, Cranston. Calling Hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Burial in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Please visit www.WoodlawnGattone.com for online condolences.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 10, 2008.

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Tammy Fazio

November 16, 2008

Dear Uncle Tom,

I was sorry to hear about Aunt Mary. I was talking to Thomas about you and Aunt Mary the last time I came into town. I will always remember her everytime I make grandma's cookies or read the recipe that she gave me. My thoughts and prayers are with you,Thomas and the family.
Love,
Tammy (Fazio) and Family
Asheville, NC

Thomas Ragosta

November 14, 2008

Tom, I am sorry for your loss. I also send my condolences to your family and loved ones. God Bless you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prays are with you and your family.

Karen Scavitti

November 11, 2008

Laurie & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Love,
Karen, Vinny and Brandon

Geri & John

November 10, 2008

Maureen and Pete
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

connie palermo

November 10, 2008

Dear Uncle Tom, Tom and family,

Our heart goes out to your family. We loved Auntie Mary with all our hearts. She was a sweet, loving, kind and generous person.

We will miss her, especially during the holidays. She always made Connie feel so special and part of the family. We can take comfort in knowing that some day we will be together again, in heaven, where we know she stands near Jesus.

Love,
Richard, Connie, Amanda, Taylor and Richie

Christine Rebeiro-Hunter

November 10, 2008

Uncle Thomas, Aunt Jane, David and Steven.... Sorry for you loss Maria will be miss by all.... Love Scott and Christine

Aaron, Nolan and Donna Fazio-Rathbun

November 10, 2008

Our sincere condolences to the entire family....The Fazio-Rathbun boys, Aaron and Nolan (Richard Fazio's sons ) and Donna their mother.

Justine Russell

November 10, 2008

We are sorry for you loss, we will miss the Sunday dinners with you Maria. May Peace be with you.
Love
Diane, Justine, Christopher and Derek

Angela DiCarlo

November 10, 2008

Aunt Mary was a wonderful woman, very kind, caring, and loving. My mom, Brenda, talked of her often and loved her so very much. They are together now in Heaven, once again reunited. You will be missed by all, Aunt Mary. Love, Angela & Ray DiCarlo

DONA CAPRARO

November 10, 2008

DEAR LAURIE, THOMAS AND FAMILY SO SADDEND BY YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE WONDERFUL PEOPLE AND I'M SURE YOUR MOTHER WILL BE MISSED GREATLY. I HOPE YOUR FOND MEMORIES WILL GIVE YOU COMFORT THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. SINCERELY DONA CAPRARO AND FAMILY

Beth & Chris Cinq-Mars

November 10, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Cosima Fallon

November 10, 2008

Dear Lori and Family
I am so sorry to hear about your Aunt. Its the memories that will carry you through this sad time

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