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Donald Fabiano Obituary
September 8, 1946 - July 10, 2025
Died July 10, 2025 in Naples, Florida. Born September 8, 1946, in Niagara Falls, NY. Predeceased by his parents, Dominic and Emily (Golimowski) Fabiano, brother Frank and sister Carolyn. Survived by his daughters, Rachel, Sarah (Rob Wronski), and Ruth, grandsons Noah and Owen, Neil and many other cousins, and special friend Carolyn Roesner. He was a graduate of Canisius High School and Niagara University. Mr. Fabiano retired from the Buffalo Public Schools, having been a Latin teacher and Supervisor of Curriculum Evaluation. He was also an accomplished musician, playing saxophone and many other woodwinds in many bands and orchestras. He was a long time Florida resident at the time of his death.
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Clarence Carnahan
August 6, 2025
He was a great teacher at LHS, I always enjoyed his classes. Latin class. Fond memories. RIP. Class of 1973- Clarence Carnahan
Jim Lester
July 22, 2025
Dear Rachel, Sarah, Ruth and Carolyn, You have my sympathy on the passing of Don. I knew him first as my Latin teacher for six semesters. I learned that he and my brother Tom had been friends in high school, and I discovered that my niece Jen had done some babysitting for Don's daughters years later. I must say that Mr Fabiano was not only the best and my fave teacher at Lafayette, he was a subtle and brilliant role model. I never heard him lecture a student for making an error, but he had a way of encouraging us to understand what was expected of us in the classroom and was generous with his time to help us improve, which led inevitably to our becoming more responsible in the real world. Those lessons were not in the syllabus, but are the ones that have lasted. Don's humour and demeanor are still appreciated, and made learning more of an adventure than a chore. On a personal level, the fact that he actually cared about how his students progressed placed him a few rungs above most educators under whom I have had the privilege of studying, and for three years straight! He was the rock star of Latin I, II and III. Noah, Owen and Neil: Someday, if not already, you'll spend more time smiling and laughing when you reminisce about your Granddad than you do at this sad time. I'll always remember him with kindness. Don was Fab.
Requiesce in pace.
Matthew Nasca
July 20, 2025
Knew don from annunciation grade school to Lafayette hs helped me a lot with many things won't forget him rip my buddy
Terry Kelly
July 18, 2025
Don was a friend when he was at UB in 1964 - 65. He was a lot of fun and had a great sense of humor. I think of him fondly.
David J Kiefer
July 14, 2025
Don was the administrator in charge of the former Sch75 which had become offices and a warehouse. When I was assigned to the building as the Chief Engineer, I was warned that he could be difficult to deal with.
Yeah, right !! He was TERRIFIC . Everything you could ask for in an Administrator. Maybe the reputation was because his skill in putting a stuffed shirt in their place
May you rest in peace, my friend. One of my favorite people from one my favorite assignments
Margaret Latona
July 14, 2025
To the Fabiano family . I was sorry to read about Don's passing. He and my husband Guy worked together at City Hall. Guy talked often about his fond memories of working together.
Margaret Latona
Mick Brill
July 13, 2025
Farewell to the Fabulous Fabiano! I remember him well from our days at CHS . He was a really nice guy . Condolences to the family .
Greta M Lichterfeld
July 13, 2025
Don was very helpful with all my evaluation needs during his time at Buffalo Public Schools.
Mike Fiorella
July 13, 2025
I remember him well, (1970-74) He had a good sense of humor, & was my Latin teacher. RIP
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