ALBANY – Nicholas A. Fabozzi, 78, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at his home. Nick was born in Albany, the son of the late Anthony and Antoinette Valenotti Fabozzi, and he lived here all his life. He attended St. John’s School in Albany, served in the New York Army National Guard, and was employed for many years by Hamilton News in Albany. He was a communicant of All Saints Catholic Church and the former St. Margaret Mary’s Church for many years, and he also served for many years as a Committeeman for the Albany County Democratic Party.
Nick is survived by his beloved wife Carol Warner Fabozzi; he also was the loving father of Debbie Pasquali (Jim), and Mary Beth Champagne of Guilderland; and the loving grandfather of Jennifer and Matthew Pasquali, and Aaron Champagne. He is also survived by his brother in law Sam Spadaro, and he was the loving uncle of Jo Ann and Paul Spadaro. He was predeceased by his sister Anna Spadaro.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Wednesday morning at 8:15, and from there to All Saints Catholic Church (formerly St. Margaret Mary’s Church), Homestead St., Albany at 9:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in Cobleskill Rural Cemetery, Cobleskill, NY. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204; or to the American Diabetes Association, Pine West Plaza, Washington Avenue Extension Suite 204, Albany, NY 12205. To leave a message of condolence for the family, send a sympathy card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Jim Pasquali
December 5, 2011 at 5:03 amI will always remember “Papa” for the love that he had for his family and for his sense of humor.
You will be very much missed, but we have many great memories of you.
Love,
Jim
Phyllis D'Antonio
December 5, 2011 at 11:52 amDear Mary Beth,
I just read of your dad’s passing and am so sorry to hear this news.I remember from years past that he had a heart condition.Probably a little more than a year ago,I chatted with him outside his house.He seemed like the same dear man I remembered him to be.Please know you and your mom and Aaron are in my thoughts and prayers.I know how hard this is on you all.I do plan to visit tomorrow.See you then.Love,Phyllis D’Antonio
Gina Greco
December 6, 2011 at 5:03 pmMarybeth, we just heard about your dad and are so sorry for your loss.
~The Greco’s
the Malitz Family
December 7, 2011 at 7:36 amso sorry to hear of your father, father-in-law, grandpa’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Elsa (Bunny) deBeer
December 7, 2011 at 9:05 amI am sorry that I didn’t know Nick, but wanted to send my condolences as I remember Antoinette from when she worked at the deBeer baseball factory and I have happy memories of that and of her.
Bunny deBeer (Fritz’s wife)
Marie and Frank Marciano
December 7, 2011 at 1:51 pmDear Carol and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Nickie, Frank and him go back a long way. Frank will miss augueing with him on the phone. We have many happy memories with you and family.He will be missed by all who knew him. May your love and memories comfort all of you at this time of sorrow. Our heart and Prayers are with you and family.
God Bless
Love Marie and Frank