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Joseph Fabiani Obituary
Joseph was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. He was a Vietnam veteran, proudly serving in the United States Army and National Guard. He received the Army Commendation Medal, recipient of two Purple Hearts, and Combat Infantry badge. He was a computer instructor at Fort Gordon for many years. Joseph loved his country dearly and flew the flag outside his home, which he was very proud of.
He enjoyed tools, gardening and woodworking. He was also an animal lover and enjoyed nature.
Family members, in addition to his wife, include his daughters: Michelle Rabun (Ransom), Stephanie Choquette (Jay), and Joy Sjolie; grandchildren: Berkley Rabun, Sutton Rabun, and Brandon Sjolie; brother: Tony Fabiani (Pam); sisters: Caroline Argo (Dave), Cathy Cole, and Peggy Fabiani; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Donna Fabiani.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 to the CSRA Humane Society, P.O. Box 14667, Augusta, GA 30919
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Fr. Theodore Agba officiating. Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Ransom Rabun, Brandon Rabun, Mark Fava, Jake Gresham, Kyle Edenfield, and Stan Storey. Honorary pallbearer will be Tony Fabiani, George Lever, and Robert Weldon.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 Noon, at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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Rosemary Berlin
June 20, 2023
My deepest condolences to the family. I worked with Joe many years ago at Ft Gordon. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Donna Smith
June 17, 2023
Heartfelt prayers for the family. Many thanks to Joe for his service to this great country
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