"Great Aunt Mary, she was that & Great in so many ways. I loved growing up knowing her, learning from her, and appreciated everything. Her \" spunkie\" side, oh how I miss it! There was no separation in generation, to me she was just Aunt Mary. She was my Mother\'s God Mother. Giving Mom, Mary as her middle name. I feel proud having Mary as my name too. Due to many things in life, I picked up a camera & camcorder, as a kid. I feel blessed having documented events & visits with Aunt Mary. She give me that big grin of her\'s & chuckle. Some of my favorite memories I captured were of her & Uncle Joe. As I write this, I can see them again, right now, dancing among the stars. Thank you, Aunt Mary!!!"
In loving memory of
Mary F. Fazio
July 12, 1919 - January 20, 2021
Obituary of Mary F. Fazio
Mary F. Fazio (Bertolami)
GREECE - Peacefully passed away on January 20, 2021 at the age of 101. Mary is predeceased by her husband, Joseph P. Fazio; parents Vincenzo & Carmella Bertolami. She is survived by her children, Marie E. (Domenic) DiCesare, Camille A. (Sebastian) D'Angelo & Gary J. (Donna) Fazio; grandchildren; Karen Murray, Brenna (Seth) Cooper, Colleen (Brian) Duff, Rachel (Kevin) Sullivan, Andrea (Damon) Plumeri & Pamela (Shawn) Rhoden and great-grandchildren; Bailey, Zoey, Christopher, Sophia, Kaden, Aubrie, Adriana, Angelo, Gabriella, Carina, Lily and Brandon.
Per NYS regulations, all guests are required to wear a mask and hand sanitize at the funeral home.
Mary's life story will be shared during her visitation from 11:00am until 12:30pm on Saturday, February 6th at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane. Her funeral service will be held privately for her family. Entombment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Mary was born on July 12, 1919 in Rochester, NY to Vincenzo and Carmella Bertolami. She grew up on Lexington Avenue with her parents and two older brothers, Anthony and Michael. Mary worked at Gioia Pasta Company, then was a cook for Aquinas and Edison Tech, where she was fondly known as "Ma". She married her devoted husband, Joseph Fazio on September 12, 1946 and was married for 59 years. They had three children, six granddaughters, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was so proud of her family and was very strong willed. She was a fashionista who loved her clothes, jewelry, and getting her nails and hair done. She enjoyed traveling and taking cruises. She loved shopping, cooking, going to the YMCA, being a member of the Eagles Club, playing Bingo, and spending time with family and friends. Mary was always the life of the party and always made her family laugh with her famous one-liners. She leaves behind a legacy of love and strength that can never be matched or replaced. Mary had an unforgettable smile and will be extremely missed by all.
Tributes
"It is a loss for so many as Mary could light up the room just coming into it. She had a caring heart along with a feisty and fun attitude. I will miss her."
"Mary will be missed? Mary and my mother where friends at ETW, Playing bingo was there favorite pass time. They where always the first ones at the table ready to play. And Mary always had numbers! LOL, These are the times we will always treasure. ? Danny & Therese "
"So sorry for your loss. Mary and my mother. Iolanda, were friends from the Legacy and then at ETWLC. I have so many memories of playing bingo with them! Anita Pincelli Green"
"The Lauricella family sends condolences to the Fazio family. My grandparents Joe and Vivian were very good friends with Joe and Mary. Hopefully they are all dancing in heaven today!"