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1939
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Richard Fazio Obituary
BOULDER CITY, NEVADA - Richard J. Fazio passed away on June 12, 2017.
Rich was a graduate of the DCS Class of 1957. After college and service in the Navy, he pursued a career as a professional musician.
He is survived by his wife, Marge; son, Matthew; sister, Elaine; a niece and nephew; and several cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Esther Fazio.
"Play on."
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Dr. Craig Walker
March 31, 2024
Matt, Marge, sorry to have fallen out of touch. Saddened to hear of Dick's passing.
Kelly, Hank, Dana, Chuck, Nate, and I owe him an eternal debt of musical gratitude. I still read out of his photocopied fake book.
Please reconnect if it comes natural, I'm easy to find on LinkedIn
Craig Walker
Whitefish, Montana
Naomi Harvey
June 9, 2023
I still imagine “Richie” playing and singing Try A Little Tenderness, every day when I walk by my piano❤ play on!
KELLEY
June 24, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
June 20, 2017
"Richie" as we knew him, was a cousin of mine. Many beautiful memories making music with his dad,Uncle Joe sister Elaine and Richie. May god bless you Marge. He always played and sangTry A Little Tenderness for me whenever he visited, no matter how many years went by. May he still "play on". Love, Naomi
June 19, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you the strength you need to endure.During this sad time in your life. Again I'm so sorry for your loss. B.H.
Milton Irvin
June 18, 2017
I met Dick when I was an undergrad at Arizona. He was a kind man and a master musician. I am very sorry for your loss.
June 17, 2017
HI Margie so so sorry to hear about Richard. Praying he was making progress from his hip. Mario and I have been praying for you both. Mario fractured his in September. If you need anything lets us know. God Bless you and the family. In our prayers always Diane and Mario Hernandez
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