Fred Anthony De Fazio, 74, of Ventura, California passed away on February 18, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones in his home.
Fred was born in Los Angeles, California to Paul and Elena (Barrese) De Fazio on March 2, 1948. He was very proud of his Italian heritage and was the historian of the family.
He graduated from James Monroe High School in North Hills (Sepulveda), California in 1965. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from CSUN.
Fred was a hard worker. He often worked three jobs at a time. He was a police officer for the Ventura Police Department for seven years. He became a private investigator soon after he retired from the police department, starting his own business, De Fazio Investigations, in the late 90s.
Fred loved muscle cars, rock and roll and traveling. He enjoyed yearly family vacations exploring Yosemite, Mexico and Costa Rica. In his later years he loved the yearly road trips, couples’ trips, and especially, the birthday adventures with his grandchildren.
Fred is survived by his wife, Shirley, daughters Amy Holmstrom and Danielle McCleery, brothers Tom (Connie), Jim (Mary) and John (Francene), grandchildren Emma, Nathan, Sean, Travis and Lea and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Fred is preceded in death by his mother and father.
Fred was a wonderful husband (51 years), grandfather, son, brother, uncle and loyal friend. He had a great sense of humor and was dedicated to his family, showing loving concern for all to the end.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Ojai or the charity of your choice.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Assisted Home Health and Hospice and Partners in Care Home Care, Inc., for the kind, compassionate and loving care they gave to Fred in his final days. His caregivers Rodney and Irma were angels from heaven.
Family and friends are invited to funeral services to be held at the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 757 E. Main Street Ventura, Friday, March 10, at 12:00 with Reverend Gary Dickey presiding.