Joseph P. Fabbo 82, of Franklin, and a former longtime Medfield resident, died Thursday November 25, 2010 at the Stanley Tippett Home in Needham. He was the beloved husband of Glenna L. Fabbo for 57 years.
Born in Everett, November 3, 1928 a son of the late Edward A. and Mary (Masi) Fabbo, he was educated in Everett schools, and is a graduate of Boston University, with a Master’s Degree in public relations.
Mr. Fabbo was well known in the newspaper business. He owned, operated and was the publisher of the Waltham/Watertown Shopper.
He was a Paul Harris fellow, and a longtime member and past president of the West Roxbury Rotary Club, and was a member of the Honorary Fraternity Tau Mu Epsilon. He loved time spent with family, gardening, fishing, tinkering and designing.
Surviving in addition to his wife are 2 sons; Marc P. Fabbo and his wife Victoria of Williamstown, Michigan, Craig J. Fabbo and his wife Elizabeth of North Attleborough, a daughter Lorna C. Fabbo, a brother Edward Fabbo of Peabody, a sister Joan Christoforo of Everett, and 4 grandchildren; Laura, Julie, Joseph and Chloe Fabbo.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Sunday December 5th, at 3:00PM in the First Baptist Church 438 Main St. Medfield, MA 02052, www.fbcmedfield.org.
Private interment will take place at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.
There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers donations in his memory sent to: Stanley Tippett Home 920 South St. Needham, MA 02492 would be appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. Franklin, MA www.oterifuneralhome.com.