John Fado, III, of Greenwich, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3. He was 83. Born in Greenwich, April 19, 1935 to John and Theresa Fado.
John was a graduate of Greenwich High School and Wright Technical School. He proudly served his country in the Army Reserves and was a master craftsman. He was the proprietor of a building/remodeling company. John loved to play golf, a good game of poker and was a huge Yankees and Giants fan. He spent many years coaching his son Jay’s little league team and never missed any of his grandson’s games or his granddaughter’s dance recitals. He always had a good sense of humor and loved his family, especially his two grandchildren.
John is survived by his beloved wife, Dolores (DiBerardino), his loving children, Jacqueline Chard (Robert) and Jay (Kelly) and his cherished grandchildren, Zachary Fado (Erin) and Jamie Chard Kowarick (Caio). He is also survived by his dear sisters Constance Fado Montimurro and Catherine Fado Brown as well as many nieces and nephews.
To honor his life a memorial gathering will be held Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Ave. A prayer service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m., at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105
