Fanio P. Shioleno

1918 - 2016

Fanio P. Shioleno, 98, passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. Service: 11 a.m. Monday at the graveside in Laurel Land. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Thompson Harveson & Cole Funeral Home. Fanio "Frank" was born July 14, 1918, in North East, Pa., to Anthony and Margaret Shioleno. He was a first generation of nine brothers and sisters to be born here in the U.S. In his youth, Fanio was the first to be drafted into the Army at his hometown of North East, Pa. He was a World War II veteran serving in the 26th Infantry Division, Field Artillery, Company A as tank commander in the 818 Tank Destroyer Battalion under the leadership of Gen. George Patton's Third Army. Battles and campaigns included Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal for his fearless and heroic actions during battle at Rambrough, Luxembourg, on Dec. 23, 1943. Other decorations and citations awarded were Good Conduct, American Defense, American Theater Service and European/Middle Eastern Service Medals. Fanio met his wife in Fort Worth while he was in the service. He came back home after the war and raised his three children while working three jobs to support them. He finally retired from the U.S. Postal System and enjoyed life from his hard work and accomplishments with his family and friends of 98 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Margie; brother, Charlie Shioleno; and sisters, Josephine Canely, Mary Concila, Kay Desalvo and Anna Disanti. Survivors: Children, Chris Shioleno, Tony Shioleno and his wife, Cindy, and Georgann Bohnas and her husband, Ken; brother, Vincent Shioleno; sisters, Lucy Baidene and Rosaline Cromer; grandchildren, Erica Doherty and her husband, Brian, and Natalie Wolf; great-grandchildren, Ashtyn, Avery, Luke, Caleb and Chase; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.