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FAASEN, Lois Barbara Faasen (Abstracted From FAASEN, Lois Barbara Faasen (Abstracted from http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Lois-B.-Faasen-103021801) Lois Barbara Faasen passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Lois was born December 30, 1932 and was a resident of North Redington Beach, FL at the time of passing. Lois attended Broward Community College. Lois was married to Edward Van Faasen. Graveside services will be Thursday November 19, 2015 in Section 5, Site 993 at Sarasota National Cemetery. FABER, John Bernhardt Faber John Bernhardt Faber was born April 30, 1922, died August 26, 2008. Interred in Section 12, Site 787 in the National Cemetery in Sarasota, FL. FABIK, Mary Jane Fabik Mary Jane Fabik was born September 5, 1921, died November 1, 2009. Interred in Section 13, Site 8 in the National Cemetery in Sarasota, FL. FABRY, Silas Andrew Fabry (Abstracted from http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=138326991) Silas Andrew Fabry, age 83, of Bradenton, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, died Dec. 26, 2009. Silas was born February 21, 1926. Services will be in Section 13, Site 99 at Sarasota National Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at Hope Lutheran Church, Bradenton. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes and Crematory, 26th Street Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Harriet of Bradenton; a brother, Walter of Crestwood, IL; and a sister, Ruth Johnson of Great Falls, MT. FADEN, Maury H. Faden (Abstracted from https://suncitycenterfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/92778/Maury-Faden/obituary.html) Maury H. Faden, age 88 of Sun City Center, FL, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Sun City Center Hospice House. Born in Chicago, IL on August 28, 1925, Maury was a retired Structural Field Engineer for International Harvester in Chicago for 33 years, a World War 2 U.S. Army Veteran, he was a past Captain of Team 7 of Sun City Center Emergency Squad, Secretary of the Chess Club, Saw Dust Engineers, Tennis Club and Pottery Club. Maury is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Helen Faden, daughter Rhonda (Benson) Portnoy, sons Daniel (MaryJo) Faden and David Faden. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions can be made to the Parkinson Research Foundation, 5969 Cattleridge Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34232 or Life Path Hospice, 3723 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, FL 33573. Interred in Section 5, Site 290 in the National Cemetery in Sarasota, FL. FAELLA, Silvio Vincent Faella (Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=silvio-faella&pid=153927694) Silvio Vincent Faella, age 82, of Orange Park, FL passed away Monday, September 26, 2011. Silvio was born Aug. 2, 1929. Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522. Interred in Section 1W, Row B, Site 23 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery. FAFARD, Arthur Albert Fafard Arthur Albert Fafard was born March 26, 1931, died October 13, 2011. Interred in Section 6, Site 879 in the National Cemetery in Sarasota, FL. FAGAN, Lawrence Vincent Fagan (Abstracted from http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=163774171) Lawrence Vincent Fagan, age 72, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Boston, MA, died on Mar. 20, 2013. Lawrence was born June 29, 1940. Services will be Monday, in Section 7, Site 767 at Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, FL. Funeral arrangements by Packer Funeral Home. He is survived by wife, Saralyn of Sarasota; daughter, Donna Martin of Sarasota; son, Danny of Wareham, MA; brothers, Steve of Hyannis, MA, Timothy of Mansfield, MA; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. FAGAN, Thomas Francis Fagan Thomas Francis Fagan was born August 10, 1930, died March 11, 2014. Interred in Section 3, Site 50 in the National Cemetery in Sarasota, FL. FAGAN, William Coy Fagan (Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=william-fagan&pid=173521467&fhid=10085) William Coy Fagan, age 71, born January 30, 1943 in Little Rock, AR, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Arrangements by Cedar Bay Funeral Home, 405 New Berlin Road, 714-1110. Interred in Section 8, Site 183 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery. FAGENBUSH, George Benjamin Fagenbush (Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=george- fagenbush&pid=170335640&fhid=12940) George Benjamin Fagenbush, age 70, passed away on March 19, 2014. George was born Dec. 25, 1943. Arrangements by Eternity Funeral Home, Jacksonville (904) 348-5579. Interred in Section 7, Site 237 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery. FAGIN, Vivian Brewer Fagin (Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=vivian-fagin&pid=175204107&fhid=12200) Vivian Brewer Fagin, age 91, passed away on her birthday, June 28th, 2015. She was born June 28, 1924. Married to Francis Paul Robles. Arrangements by the National Cremation Society. (904) 346-3331. Interred in Section 19W, Row C, Site 24 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery. FAHRENBRUCH, Clinton Blehm Fahrenbruch Clinton Blehm Fahrenbruch was born Oct. 20, 1934, died Nov. 25, 2012. Interred in Section 7, Site 848 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery. FAHRENBRUCH, Johnnie C. Fahrenbruch Johnnie C. Fahrenbruch was born Nov. 25, 1930, died Sept. 8, 2014. Widow of Clinton Blehm Fahrenbruch. Interred in Section 7, Site 848 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery. FAHY, Aidan Patrick Fahy Aidan Patrick Fahy was born Feb. 26, 1925, died Apr. 4, 1977. Interred in Section 12W, Row A, Site 13 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery. FAHY, Charles Francis Fahy (Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=charles-f-fahy&pid=174414915) Charles Francis Fahy Sr., age 73, passed away March 13, 2015 in his residence, Jacksonville, FL. Charles was born Apr. 12, 1941. He is survived by his children, Pamela Hayden, Jo-Marie Fahy, Leonard Fahy, Charles Fahy, Jr., Sandra Fahy and Lee Harrellson, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-granddaughters, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to your VFW’s. His final resting place will be in Section 8, Site 283 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery. FAILLA, Charles C. Failla (Abstracted from http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?n=charles-carmen- failla&pid=166409244&fhid=8472) Charles Carmen Failla, age 71, of Sarasota, died on Aug. 11, 2013. Born July 18, 1942 in Bronx, NY he moved to Sarasota in 2002 from Annapolis, MD. A retired US Navy Commander for 23 years, served in Vietnam, he had a Master's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, was a US Naval Academy Instructor, he was co-founder of Sonex Research, Inc. and he was an avid fisherman. Survived by wife of 47 years, Maggie of Sarasota, FL; son, Christopher of Jacksonville, FL; daughter, Cathleen (Gary) Nadeau of Parrish, FL; grandchildren, Jonathon, Gabrielle, Zachary, James, Michael and Matthew. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel, 5624 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207. Mass Friday, August 16, 2013 at Incarnation Catholic Church, 2929 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239. Military Honors Friday, August 16, 2013 in Section 7, Site 930 at Sarasota National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations made to Disabled American Veterans or Wounded Warriors Project. FAIRALL, Arthur K. Fairall Arthur K. Fairall was born September 26, 1928, died March 14, 2016. Interred in Section C1C10, Row B, Site 34 in the National Cemetery in Sarasota, FL. FAIRALL, Linda J. Fairall Linda J. Fairall was born January 10, 1939, died September 11, 2010. Interred in Section C1C10, Row B, Site 34 in the National Cemetery in Sarasota, FL. Wife of Arthur K. Fairall. FAIRALL, Walter Ray Fairall Jr. Walter Ray Fairall Jr. was born May 25, 1947, died January 28, 2014. Interred in Section C1C-8, Row A, Site 13 in the National Cemetery in Sarasota, FL. FAIRCHILD, George H. Fairchild George H. Fairchild was born August 21, 1925, died September 1, 2010. Interred in Section 13, Site 666 in the National Cemetery in Sarasota, FL. FAIRCHILD, Keith Basil Fairchild (Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=keith-b-fairchild&pid=143129170) Keith Basil Fairchild passed away peacefully on May 23, 2010. Born on October 18, 1923, he served his country proudly in the Philippines in the US Navy during WW II. After the war, he became an air traffic controller and served in various duty stations from Pensacola to Guantanamo Bay. Married to Loie Resk in June 1943, they have three children: Arlene Rohan (Ft. Pierce), Deborah Hansen (Jacksonville), and Keith S. Fairchild (Jacksonville), as well as 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. After retiring, the Fairchild’s took up country dancing and traveled extensively. Arrangements by Jacksonville Memory Gardens, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park. Burial will be in Section 2, Site 519 at Jacksonville National Cemetery on Lanie Rd. with full military honors. Memorials to the deceased may be sent to the Hadlow Center for Caring, Community Hospice on Sunbeam Rd. in Jacksonville, FL. FAIRCLOTH, Claude Henry Faircloth Jr. (Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=claude-henry- faircloth&pid=171362437&fhid=10349) According to Chief Petty Officer Claude Henry Faircloth, Jr., For everything in life, there is a right way, a wrong way and a NAVY way. Claude was born March 2, 1933 and was called home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2014. Claude was a proud U.S. Navy veteran having served 20 years, retiring on February 1, 1971, and then moving to Jacksonville. Claude was the eldest of four children born to the late Claude and Millie Faircloth. Claude was first married on April 21, 1957 to Jerry Dubose and they shared 34 years before her passing on February 28, 1992. After her passing, he met and fell in love with Lois Schneider, whom he married on June 19, 1993.
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