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Vincent Faso Obituary

Vincent Philip

FASO

February 9, 1936 to October 20, 2008

Vincent ”Poppy, Vinnie” Philip Faso was born and raised in San Jose, California. He retired as General Superintendent in construction for 46 years. Vinnie resided in Reno, NV for the last eight years.

Vince is survived by his loving wife, Loretta A. Faso; brother, Matteo Faso (Janet); sister, Eleanor Folkins; children, Debra L. Mitchell (George),Vickie A. Spence, Patricia K. Stieb (Dave), Karen M. Streeby, Michael V. Faso (Billie Jo), Sheri A. Rudy (Jim) and Sheila M. Azevedo; grandchildren, Steven (Sarah), Benjamin, Andrew (Chelsea), Christopher, Ashley, Vincent, Kelsey, Emma, Abbey, Tessa and Tatum; great- grandchildren, Anthony, Leoney, McHale and Olivia plus numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader on Oct. 24, 2008.

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Carlo Trovato

October 30, 2008

Our deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Carlo Trovato and Family

Sheila Azevedo

October 27, 2008

I Love you Poppy! I will miss you so much!

Love - Sheila Baby

Diana Vasquez

October 27, 2008

I was so sorry to see this Friday, Vincent was a great guy. I haven't seen him or the family in many years. To all my cousins and children of Vincent my prayers are with you. Your cousin Diana (Trovato)

Nani Key

October 24, 2008

Please accept this expression of heartfelt sympathy in the loss of one who meant so much.

Love,
Nani & Mike Key

October 24, 2008

Our prayers go out to the family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Much Love, Sean, Kwen and Donna

Cathleen Bramhall

October 24, 2008

My husband John and I were blessed to know Poppy. And still are to know all his loving family. Being loved so much by so many is the greatest gift. Prayers and thoughts with you always. Love The Bramhalls

Karen Streeby

October 24, 2008

The best Dad in the world.

PATRICIA STIEB

October 24, 2008

PATRICIA K. STIEB

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