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Joseph Fancelli Obituary
1927 - 2019
Joseph Fancelli, age 92, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home and surrounded by his loving family on November 24, 2019. Born October 2, 1927 in the Flytown neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father Eliseo, his mother Philomenia (Benedetto) and his brothers Leonard, John, Lou, and Frank, sisters-in-law Clara and Carol. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jeannine (Bailey) Fancelli; daughters, JoEllen Vickers, Cathy (Gerry) LeFevre; grandchildren, Shawn (Amber) Vickers, Kevin (Katie) Wanner, Mandy (Tyson) Williams, Chad (Ashley) Wanner, and Brett (Angie) Wanner; great grandchildren, Payton, Caleb, Josephine, Grady, Lindy, Lucy, Quinn, Ella, Libby, Lucas, Gianna, and Mason; brother, Jimmy Fancelli; sister, Pauline (Jim) Rushia; sisters-in-law; Rose Fancelli and Dorothy Fancelli; numerous aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was a devoted husband and the model family man. Joe was a standout basketball player at Everett Junior High. He proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII. He worked as an electrician and was a 55-year member of the IBEW Local Union 683. He was also a founding member of the Flytown club and a member of the GAC. Joe was an avid golfer and proud Ohio State Buckeye fan. He completed many home remodeling projects for his family while teaching younger generations "safety first" and "…be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all." Joe loved attending his grandchildren's sporting events and school activities as the family photographer. He provided his family with lasting memories and helpful advice. He will be missed dearly, and his legacy will be honored for generations. His family will receive friends on Friday, November 29, 2019 from 3-7 p.m., which will include a prayer service at 6:15 p.m., followed by the GAC and Flytown Club services, at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father James P. Black on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 10 a.m., in his long-time parish, St. James the Less Catholic Church, 1652 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43224. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
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Jim Dennis
November 30, 2019
Mrs. Fancelli so sorry Marisa and I could not make it to the showing. Joe and you were a big part of my early years growing up with Cathey and the rest of the St. James gang. Sorry for you loss.
James Bowen
November 29, 2019
I will always remember as a boy the Thanksgiving football games we played in the front yard with Joe and my Fancelli cousins. My family and I send our thoughts and prayers.
Dave & Phyllis Schaller
November 27, 2019
My condolences go out to all of Joe's family, friends & local 683 brothers. I got to talk with Joe many times at the local fish fries over the years. R.I.P. Joe, you are a great 683 brother!
Cathy Bellows-Vanhoose
November 26, 2019
We will miss you uncle Joe!
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