Carlo Fabiano, a Medford resident for forty-five years, and formerly of Boston’s North End, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 26th at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford. He was 86.
Born in Avellino, Italy, he was the son of the late Francesco and Filomena Fabiano. In 1947, at the age of 17, Carlo came to the United States to build a successful life for himself. On May 15, 1952 Carlo enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on April 22, 1954. After the service, Carlo and his wife Marie (Foti) married on August 11, 1957 in St. Mary’s Church of Boston’s North End. The two built their family around love and devotion.
Carlo was a butcher by trade and a business owner. He was a co-owner of Dan’s Meat Shop in the North End and enjoyed his career serving the community.
After his retirement, Carlo spent much of his time with family. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening at home and growing vegetables, watching sports, specifically the Boston Red Sox and Bruins, and traveling to Italy and Florida. He also enjoyed spending time with his canine companions, Tyson and Gio.
Carlo was the beloved husband of the late Marie (Foti) Fabiano, who passed away in 2010. The two shared fifty-three loving years of marriage. He was the devoted father of Frank Fabiano and his wife Andrea of Medford, and Peter Fabiano and his wife Nicole of Wakefield. Carlo was the loving grandfather of Jason and Nicholas Fabiano, both of Medford and Sabella and Stefano Fabiano, both of Wakefield. He was the cherished uncle of Lina Orlandella of Italy and is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Carlo was preceded in death by his sister Emanuela Pennacchio.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 29th in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, at 10AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Services will conclude with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. At the request of the family, visiting hours have been respectfully omitted.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Carlo's name may be sent to the charitable organization of One's choice.