DR. JAMES W. FAZIO

FAZIO DR. JAMES W.
On Thursday, April 14, 2011 after a long illness, of Ligonier, formerly of Churchill. Jim was born June 25, 1931 in Mount Lebanon, PA. Son of the late James and Rosina Fazio. Survived by Marie (Miller) Fazio, his loving and devoted wife of 58 years; loving father of James, Patricia (James) Villanova, Mary (Gregg) Bard, Joan (Dr. Dennis) Courtney, Dr. John (Patty) Fazio, and Linda (Mark) Mazzei; brother of Edward (Sophie) Fazio and the late Tony (surviving wife Irene) and Russell (surviving wife Rose). Jim is also survived by his 19 loving grandchildren, Laura, Julia Grace, James and Anne Villanova, Elizabeth, James and Marie Bard, Joseph, Vincent, Jack and Dennis Courtney, Michael Kochman, John and Grace Fazio, Kathryn, Jennifer, Anthony and Lauren Mazzei and many beloved nieces and nephews. Jim grew up in Swissvale where his grandparents owned a grocery store and his father owned a Homewood bar. He graduated from Swissvale High School in 1949 and attended the University of Pittsburgh where he was in ROTC. He married his high school sweetheart Ann Marie on June 25, his 22nd birthday. Jim served in the U.S. Airforce as a First Lieutenant. Upon returning to the states Jim worked for the Allegheny County Health Department for 3 years. He continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh Dental School. Jim graduated at the age of 31, first in his dental school class of 96 students and suma cum laude from the University, while having five children and working part time in his family's bar. He then had his last daughter Linda and opened a private practice in Swissvale where he worked for 32 years. He then retired to Ligonier in 1985. Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL INC., Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001 SUNDAY ONLY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial St. John Fisher Church, Churchill on Monday 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Charities.
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