February 18, 1934 – July 15, 2013
Fama, Joseph – February 18, 1934 – July 15, 2013. It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our dear brother Joseph. Predeceased by his parents Carmela (Bucca) and Sebastian Fama, his sister Mary, brother Johnny and niece Tracey Holroyd. Beloved brother of Angela Holroyd (Peter), Antoinette Speziale (Joseph), Frank Fama (Joan). Many thanks to his good friends from Cathedral High School and St. Michael’s University, Art Sampson, Martin Hughes, Jim Hughes, Henry Rapsavage and Jim Beingessner and long time friend Wally Kane for their support and frequent visits at St. Joseph’s Villa. Also thank you to the 4th Floor Cherry Lane staff, especially Ashley, Vilma and Ursula for their special care. Also to Pat Brezden for her palliative care. Joe will be missed by his nieces Kelly Duck, Nicole Fielding and Leslie Bernardo and by nephews Mark, Michael, Kevin and Brett Fama and by 1 great niece and 5 great nephews. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday afternoon and evening from 2-4 & 6-8 at the Cattel, Eaton & Chambers Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Joe’s Mass will take place at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment St. Augustine’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated.
Your “Just So” stories and your generous giving of your time when we were little girls, 5 little girls driving you crazy will forever be in my heart. My memories of learning new math with you, playing in the snow, reading stories and following you in the garden are all of a happy, wonderful childhood. You are in a better place Uncle Joe with family that I am sure welcomed you with open arms, joyous to have you home with them again. I am happy to have been a part of your life and will hold those memories close to my heart.
So sad to hear of Joseph’s passing, may he rest in peace, our prayers and thoughts to all of his family.
Sorry for the loss of your brother. You will be in our prayers. Georgina and Pat
Please accept our condolences, from my family to all of yours, for the loss of Joe Fama. Joe will always be remembered as a tough basketball coach from St. Augustine’s house league who strived to makes us better on cold Saturday mornings. On to the next beginning Joe.
Joe was always a good friend to me and Betty Ann. We didn’t see much of him over the years after we moved to California but the times we did were always good fun. We will always remember his kindness in travelling to Caledonia to see my mother while she was infirm. Much appreciated Joe. God bless.