Fitzgerald Funeral Home

In Loving Memory
Joseph F. Fabiano
12/2/1923 - 2/2/2010

Joseph F. Fabiano

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother

Joseph F. Fabiano, 86, a lifelong resident of Rockford, was given eternal rest with the Lord on February 2, 2010 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born December 2, 1923 in Rockford the son of Domenic and Jennie (Cassaro) Fabiano. Joseph married Frances T. “Chi-Chi” Scibona on September 9, 1950 at St. Anthony of Padua in Rockford.

Joseph graduated from West High School in 1941 and worked as a foreman and plant supervisor of manufacturing at Metal Cutting Tools for 44 years until retiring in 1986. He was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Holy Name Society at St. Anthony of Padua, the Verde Club, and enjoyed singing with the Italian Choral Group. Joseph loved gardening, fishing, hunting, taking walks, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Chi-Chi; children, Linda (Don) Alfano, Peter Fabiano, David (Judy) Fabiano, and John (Barbara) Fabiano; grandchildren,

Lisa (Jason) Osborne, and Christopher and Steven Alfano, Andrea and Michael Fabiano, Sarah (Mark) Wirtz, and Jessica and Nicole Fabiano, and Bradley Fabiano; brother, Anthony (Marisa) Fabiano, sisters-in-law, Maria Fabiano, Marie Rotolo, Josephine Scibona, Rose Crapanzano, Lena Marinelli, Joan Scibona;

brothers-in –law, Peter Scibona and Robert Wenger; daughter-in-law, Debbie Fabiano, and many close friends. Joseph was predeceased by his parents, sisters, Sarah Locarno, Mary Militello, and Marie Oliver; and brothers, Nicholas Fabiano and Sgt. Peter R. Fabiano.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 2400 Bell Ave. followed by burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at the church on Saturday at 10:45 A.M.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 5 -8 P.M. with a wake service at 7 P.M. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave. Family and friends may extend online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

Online Condolences

From: Jeff and Kathy Thorsteinson   Cedar Rapids Iowa
Relationship: Past Neighbor (Kortendick)

At any of our family celebrations, even our wedding in Cedar Rapids, we have had the benefit of the Fabiano's presence or well wishes. In every case Joe and Chi Chi shared in our joys. So now, as the Fabiano's approach the celebration of Joe's life, we want to share our condolences upon his loss and join our voices to the refrain "well done, my good and faithful servant". May God's Blessings reign down upon the Fabiano family and may the angels above welcome Joe to eternal rest.
Sent: 2/4/2010

From: The Sather Family   Bartlett IL
Relationship: Niece

Aunt Chi-Chi, Linda, Peter, David, John and the rest of the family, Your all are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow. We know what you are all going through right now. May it comfort you to know that so many of your family and friends will be with you soon at the visitation and funeral to personally extend their condolences and memories of Uncle Joe. It helped me when I lost my Dad and Bob when he recently lost his Dad to receive so many lovely notes from family and friends, so we hope this can do the same for you. My favorite memory of Uncle Joe is when he would show off his garden when I would visit your house on Bell Avenue as a child. All the vegetable plants were huge! He was so proud of his gardens! See you soon, Carol, Bob, Lily and Coral Sather
Sent: 2/4/2010

From: Fr. Joseph Nicolosi   Hampshire IL
Relationship: Godson

Joe was a faithful Godfather. I always felt that we had a special realtionship over the years because of that. When I was a kid, every Christmas Eve he would take the time to stop over our house and personally bring me a Christmas gift. I still remember that smile as he handed it to me. Joe was also one of my dad's best friends. I remember as a kid the two of them sitting in the living room and talking for hours. 2o years ago during my dad's illness Joe was there for him. Regularly they would visit, he made the most of their last times together. To Chi Chi, my Godmother, and your family, my prayers and condolences to you. Thank you for asking me to be a part of his funeral. I am honored to be able to serve my Godfather and so great a friend to my dad and our family. Fr. Joe
Sent: 2/5/2010

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