Paul FAZIO

Dr. Paul Fazio
C.M., Ph.D., P.Eng
Apr 1,1939- Sept 28, 2014
'A Life Well Lived'

Surrounded by the love of his family in body and spirit, Paul passed away peacefully on September 28, 2014.
  Born in Alvito, Italy to Anna (nee Marini) and the late Donato FAZIO, Paul immigrated to Canada in 1953. Here, he continued his illustrious education and earned a doctorate in engineering at the University of Windsor. He became a professor at Concordia University, in 1967, and forged a brilliant teaching, research and leadership career. In 2007, he was invested into The Order of Canada.Through his love of camping Paul showed his family all of Canada from coast to coast. He was a world traveler, marathon runner, golfer, passionate photographer, storyteller/author of 'Stories my Nonno Used to Tell Me,' and avid player of cards and pool.
  He will be forever loved and remembered by his wife Lucy; his children, Teena, Mark (Ann) and Luke (Reena) and his grandchildren Julien and Simon. He will be missed by his mother Anna; his brother Frank (Nora); his stepfather-in-law Dario; his sister-in-law Fran (Ralph); Aunt Vicki and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues.
  The family would like to thank Dr. Wahbi Hammouda and Dr. Caroline Michel, each of whom added quality years to his life.
  Visitation will take place on October 3rd 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Rideau Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., on October 4, 2014, at St. Edward the Confessor Mission, followed immediately by a luncheon reception at Beaconsfield Golf Course.
  In lieu of flowers and in keeping with Paul's wishes, memorial donations online at www.concordia.ca/givenow by entering 'Paul Fazio Awards Endowment' in the 'specific scholarship/fund' field.