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Gino L. Fava

By T.J. Woodward

Gino L. Fava, 90 Oakfield, passed away on January 20, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. He was born on May 11, 1923 in South Alabama, NY to the late Guiglielmo “William” (Antonietta Minello) Fava. He is preceded in death by his brother Edwin Fava.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Anna (Costantini) Fava of Oakfield; three children, Susan (Philip) Hubbert of Phoenix, AZ and Batavia; William (Cathy) Fava of Batavia; Debra (Robert) Cecere of Victor. Grandchildren are Majors Patrick (Brandy) Malone, son Alex of MD; Matthew (Kathryn) Fava, son William of VA; Ryan (Hannah) Fava, children Wyatt and Olivia of Ballston Lake; Philip (Kristine) Fava, daughter Elliana of Batavia; Patrick (Melody) Fava of Batavia; Drs. Dina (Mark) Dosch, children Mary Rose, Michael, and Joseph Dosch of Pittsburg, PA; Pamela Cecere of Sewickley, PA; step grandchildren Lucie Hubbert Cripe, daughters Madeline, Colby and Grace; and Sarah Hubbert (Rob) Bryan, sons Taylor and Cameron; sister Olga Fava Dean. In addition, there are many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends in the states, Canada, and Italy.

There will be no prior calling hours. A 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday January 25, 2014 at St. Padre Pio Parish 56 Maple Ave. Oakfield, NY 14125. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to HomeCare & Hospice 29 Liberty St. Suite 6 Batavia, NY 14020 or to St. Padre Pio Parish 56 Maple Ave. Oakfield, NY 14125. To sign the online guest registry please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
 

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