Joseph Fario

Joseph Rocco Fario

DOB: 10/10/1942
Born/Raised: Philadelphia, PA, a lifelong South Philadelphia native passed away
peacefully and surrounded by his immediate family on July 30, 2024.
Son of the late Anthony Fario, Sr, and the late Elizabeth Arminio Fario of Philadelphia,
PA.
Survived by his late brother Angelo Fario (Grace) of Langhorne, PA, Alphonso Fario, his late wife Alma, and late niece Patty, his late sister Rose Heck (nee. Fario) and her late husband Karl Heck.
Also survived by his brother Anthony “Tony” Fario, Jr of Orlando, FL, and his late wife,
Jean Fario. His daughter Maria Mariano (nee. Fario) of Northfield, NJ, Russell Mariano,
his daughter Gina Proctor (Nee. Fario) and son in law Jim Proctor, Jr. of Marlton, NJ,
and his loving granddaughters, his pride and joy, and the absolute loves of his life:
Stephanie Mariano, Kimberly Proctor, Karley Proctor, and Kelsey Proctor, and his friend, Antoinette “Cookie” Pirolli.
He is also survived by his nieces and nephews whom he loved deeply: Angel Fario
(Liz), Thomas Fario, Steven Fario (Dottie), Paul Fario (Nikki), late Audra Lloyd (nee.
Fario) Glen, Karl Heck Jr, Steven Heck, Karen Heck, Vicki Gardner (Scott), Elizabeth
Ladner (Bill), Paul Fario (Mirtha), Anthony Fario, Jr (Stefanie), and many first and
second cousins, his closest being Rosemary “Pootie” DiCara.
He was a pressman/paper printer for over 30 years at Alessi Graphics, formerly NDI. He
played softball for their company team, as he was an avid sports fan. His love for
Philadelphia sports team ran deep, and he counted down the days for each sport to
start again each year. He was rarely seen without his Eagles or Phillies ball cap on.
He was a part of the South Philadelphia community in starting a neighborhood watch
and donated to the American Red Cross blood drive yearly. He was a member of St.
Monica’s Catholic Church where he attended regularly with his daughters in his younger
years.
His greatest joy and love in his life where his two daughters, Maria and Gina. He had
tremendous pride for them and bragged about them to anyone who would listen. He
spent years teaching them both sports when they were younger, playing catch with
them, and cheering them on from the sidelines in all they did. When his granddaughter
Stephanie started playing sports, he did the same for her. Made every game he could to
watch her, cheered her on from the bleachers, and talked about her skills constantly. He
enjoyed watching Kimberly, Karley, and Kelsey at their dance recitals. You knew he was
in the crowd by the sound of his whistle, proudly coming from somewhere in the
audience.
He lived each day as if it were his last, he loved his family, and showed loyalty and love
to all who had the pleasure to know him. He will be sorely missed, deeply loved, and
forever remembered. May he live on in our hearts, and in all that we do every day.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation FRIDAY evening from 7:00 to 9:00pm and SATURDAY morning from 9:00 to 10:00am at The PENNSYLVANIA BURIAL CO., INC., 1327-29 S. Broad St. Prayer Service SATURDAY at 10:00am. Interment Private.Family will be wearing blue clothing for services to honor his favorite color and invite all those attending to join them and wear some shade of blue if you can.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the American Red Cross in his memory