Florence F. Fazi Orsini
April 26, 1921 ~ April 26, 2014
Florence F. Fazi Orsini, 93, of Weirton passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014 in the Weirton Geriatric Center. Born on April 26, 1921 in Steubenville, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Maria Vendetti Panacci. She was also preceded in death by her first husband John J. Fazi in 1965, her second husband Lawrence Orsini in 1978, four brothers Henry, Frank and Emilio Paravano and James Panacci; three sisters Jennie Castelucci, Elvira Paravano, Alma Ravasio and son-in-law Gerald Pearson.
Mrs. Orsini retired after 15 years from the Maintenance Department of Weirton Steel Corporation a division of the former National Steel. She was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Catholic Daughter's of America, St. Paul Christian Mothers and enjoyed crocheting and baking cookies.
She is survived by a son John J. Fazi (Linda) of Follansbee, WV; a daughter Christine M. Pearson of Weirton, WV and step-daughter Joyce Bray (Robert) of Follansbee, WV; a brother Joseph Panacci (Frances) of California; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday from 4-7:30PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10AM at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 140 Walnut St. Weirton. Interment will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial contributions can be made to Piece by Peace, Inc. (Autism and Aspergers Support) 2850 Weir Ave. Weirton, WV 26062.
Chris, Johnny and families,
You have my sincere sympathy in the loss of your mom.
Prayers and hugs to you all.
Chris and John, please accept my sympathy on the loss of your mom. I will always think of her generously taking my mom shopping every Saturday. I will remember her
as my precious Commare Florence! Maybe they’re playing cards already!
Dear Chris, John, and family,
Some say that Moms are the nearest and dearest to us.
Know that St. John Paul II and St. John the 23rd was in line to greet her into her Heavenly kingdom. On the wings of angels they taken have her home to her Heavenly Host.
Both Marie and I are thinking of you all and sending our prayers and thoughts to you.
Hugs, love, and angels
Pete
Chris I am so very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I remember her as being a fun and feisty lady. You and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.
John & Chris,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. Just heard of her passing. Remember seeing her at Gio\’s for her birthday and what a joyful occasion. Know that we are thinking of you and you are all in our prayers.
Patty & Ron Komorowski
John,
You and your family have our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. We enjoyed getting to know her recently.