Frank P. Fazzari

Frank Fazzari, 93, of Washington, Missouri passed away on May 9, 2025. Frank, the son of the late Joe (Giuseppe) and Pauline (Pasqualina) Fazzari, was born in Racine, Wisconsin and graduated from Horlick High School where he was named a Graduate of Distinction in 2004. Frank received a degree in metallurgical engineering from the University of Cincinnati and launched a distinguished career in the foundry industry. He retired as president and chairman emeritus of Gartland Foundry of Terre Haute, Indiana in 1995, and remained active in foundry leadership throughout his life.

On October 16, 1954, Frank married his wife of 65 years Virginia (Ginny) Schulze. They enjoyed a long retirement with a community of family and friends at their lake home, a deep commitment to their church, active participation in Neighbors United – Undoing Racism, and travel around the world. Frank loved golf, a passion he passed on to his grandsons.

He is survived by his children, Steven Fazzari and wife Jasmine of St. Louis, and Nancy Stelmachowicz and husband Greg of St. Louis; grandchildren, Renee Fazzari, Anthony Fazzari and wife Maille Faughnan, Evan Stelmachowicz, Noah Stelmachowicz; and great grandchildren, Westen and Sierra Szabo.

 A gathering to meet the family will be held at Zion United Church of Christ, 115 S Washington Ave, Union, MO on Saturday, May 17 at 10:15 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Life's River Transitional Housing Program in Washington, MO (https://www.lifes-river.org).

 Arrangements in care of Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home in Washington.

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