Joseph E. Fabrize

Joseph E. Fabrize

Oct. 8, 1929 - July 24, 2022

AUBURN - Joseph E. Fabrize, 92, the husband of the late Barbara (Perkins) Fabrize of Locust Street, Auburn, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 in his home. A native of Seneca Falls, Joseph was born October 8, 1929 the son of the late Joseph E. and Stella (DeChick) Fabrize.

He was a Korean War Veteran, having served honorably with the United States Army. Following being discharged, Joseph enjoyed a 31-year career as a Police Officer with the Auburn Police Department.

After retirement, he worked Security for many years at Auburn Memorial Hospital. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, a member of the Utopia Club and supported charities such as the March of Dimes, Easter Seals, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the American Cancer Society, to name a few. Above all, Joseph could be found with a smile on his face, relishing the time spent with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by four daughters: Eileen Boehler of NC, Joanne Fabrize of Liverpool, Annette DelFavero (Tom) of Auburn and Laura Scranton of Weedsport; one son Edward Fabrize (Teresa) of Auburn; ten grandchildren: Jennifer, Matthew, Julie, Jamie, AJ, Erica, Ryan, Christopher, Brienna and Zachary; many loving great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and his late wife Barbara, Joseph is predeceased by his brother Angelo Grillo; and granddaughter Mallory.

Friends are invited to join the family for a Mass of Christian Burial to be offered Friday, July 29, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Church. Burial with full Military Honors will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours for Joseph will be conducted Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the White Chapel Funeral Home, Inc., 197 South Street, Auburn.

Contributions may be made in memory of Joseph to the American Cancer Society or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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