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Erica Fazio
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Dr. Richard Fazio
Waterford, Connecticut
1953 - 2017
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Waterford, Connecticut
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Send FlowersWaterford - Dr. Richard Fazio, 63, of Waterford, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, following a courageous fight with a chronic illness.
Rich was born Dec. 15, 1953, in Queens, N.Y., to Mario and Pauline Fazio.
Rich met the love of his life, Kathryn Beckert, when they were both 19 years old, and they married in the summer of 1979 after he graduated medical school. After he completed his cardiology fellowship at Brown University, he and Kathryn moved to southeastern Connecticut, where he became a popular cardiologist with patients and staff due to his empathetic bedside manner. His intelligence and kindness were beyond measure. He gave his heart and soul to his patients, treating every single one with dignity and respect. He was known for being approachable and professional and will be remembered not only for the countless lives he saved, but also for his incredibly big heart.
A loving father, his daughters always came first and were the light of his life. His favorite thing to do was grow his vegetable garden every summer. He was also able to enjoy a retirement where he read countless books and spent every single day with his wife.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn; daughters, Nicole and Erica; his mother, Pauline; and brothers, Robert and Gary.
His family would like to thank his friends, neighbors, doctors, and the nurses from the VNA and Hospice of SECT for all their support.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at St. Paul's Church, 170 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 22, at Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London. Burial is private.
Please visit www.byles.com for directions, to sign the guest book, or to share a memory.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VNA of Southeastern CT, 403 N Frontage Road, Waterford, CT 06385 and the Center for Hospice Care, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360.
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Very kind and gentle Dr. I will always remember him. May he rest in the peace of Christ.
Alex Tsai
July 09, 2017 | New London, CT
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Rick & Sharon about 20 years ago.
Dr. Fazio was my favorite Cardiologist and friend. My only one for a long time. Never found anyone more caring in the patient. He will be missed a lot. It seems like I am always comparing my new doctors to him and have not found anyone to come close.
He and his family will be in my prayers. He loved you all.
Sincerely
Richard Walker (Deacon at St. Paul's) and Sharon
Richard Walker
June 03, 2017 | Merritt Island, FL
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My dear Kadie and girls I am so sad for your loss. I remember last July 04, 2016 watching Rich cook burgers for all the guests. He was just an amazing person.
Regina Hart
May 29, 2017 | East Lyme, CT
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I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Dr. Fazio. I worked with him at the Cardiology group. He was such a sweet man and always had a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Melissa Burdick
May 23, 2017 | Waterford, CT
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The world has lost a kind, generous and loving man. Rich always had time to talk, to listen and care. Many people are sad that he is no longer with us on Earth.
Kathleen Hawkins
May 23, 2017 | Uncasville, CT
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I came to know Rich through my employment at the Hospital; after many years, and many lunch time conversations we knew each other well. It was from breaking bread over time, that I came to realize the measure of the man that sat across from me. He was the example we would all like to be, in every role he played, his performance was spot on- second to none. I'm proud to have known Rich, and counted him as my friend, he will be sorely missed.
Larry Sirpenski
May 22, 2017 | New London, CT
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I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Fazio. I worked at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital for 7 years and one of my favorite people to see there was Dr. Fazio. We always had chats on Mondays about the birds and things we did over the weekend, mine, at the time were the concerts I worked at the Mohegan Sun Arena and I loved hearing about his family, I know how much he loved his family. My thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Fazio's family and RIP Dr. Fazio.
Jeri Duefrene
May 22, 2017 | Niantic, CT
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To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...
Mary Anne Alfieri
May 22, 2017 | Waterford, CT
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