Robert A. "Coach" Fabrizio

Robert A. "Coach" Fabrizio obituary, Orland Park, IL

Robert A. "Coach" Fabrizio

Robert Fabrizio Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Robert A. Fabrizio "Coach" Age 72
Beloved husband of 46 years to Maureen Fabrizio. (nee Burke).
Devoted father of Thomas (Krista) Fabrizio, Jenna Fabrizio and Robert Fabrizio Jr.
Cherished son of Geraldine (nee Saviano) and the late Anthony Fabrizio.
Loving brother of Nick (Vera Greco) Fabrizio, Dan (Ruth) Fabrizio and Kathy Fabrizio.
Kind brother-in-law, uncle, and cousin of many.
Teacher and coach at St. Laurence High School, Moraine Valley Community College, St. Xavier University, Elmhurst University and Stagg High School where he was also the athletic director.
Bob was a friend and mentor to countless coaches and athletes.
Visitation Tuesday 3-8 p.m.
Funeral Wednesday 10:15 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to St. Michael Church, Mass 11:00 a.m.
Interment Private
In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959, www.stjude.org/memorialgifts would be appreciated.
Please leave a memory for the family on Robert's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
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