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Michael Anthony Fasanella, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the golden age of 94. Beloved Husband of the late Geraldine, nee Ruffolo, Fasanella. Devoted Father of Gemma (Kenny) Wisz, Michelle (Vince) Bifano and Anthony (Rhonda) Fasanella. Loving Son of the late Anthony & the late Carmela, nee Caliendo, Fasanella. Fond Grandfather of Michael, Nicholas and Bobby Wisz; Rocco and Carmela Bifano; Christopher (Peyton) Wallace and Chelsea Wallace; Gianna, Ellie and Brooks Fasanella. Fond Great-Grandfather of Adelaide & Taft Wallace. Dear Brother of the late Rocco (the late Virginia) Fasanella. Dear Uncle to many Nieces & Nephews. Michael had a host of loving Family & Friends. Michael was an avid bowler and cardplayer.
Family and Friends are to gather for the Visitation on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Illinois 60162 (Located between Mannheim & Wolf Road) Funeral to follow on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Russo’s Hillside Chapels. A Chapel Service of Christian Burial to be celebrated promptly at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois. For additional information please call (708) 449-5300.
In Lieu of Flowers, donation in Michael’s name to Rush University Liver Transplant Department https://www.rush.edu/giving/make-gift
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