William L. Fasciano

William L. Fasciano of North Branford, Connecticut, died on March 19, 2015 at age 83.

William was the devoted father of Claudia Jean Shosho and Sonja Elizabeth Glatzhofer. The cherished grandfather of 4; Brooke, Cole, Kate Glatzhofer and Andrew Shosho, he was the dear brother of Janet Carey, Marie Fitzgerald and the late Edward Fasciano, Robert Fasciano, and John Fasciano. William was the loving son of the late Alphonse and Dora (Giordani) Fasciano. He was also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Bill grew up and attended Somerville schools where he later taught, was the High School Principal and Assistant Superintendent prior to retirement in 1993. A fierce advocate of education, he held several degrees; a Bachelor's from Northeastern University and Master of Science degrees from Tufts University and Boston College. Bill influenced many young minds and encouraged students to pursue a higher education throughout his career. He spent his retirement enjoying his grandchildren, the beaches and golf courses of Cape Cod, MA and Sarasota, FL. In his last years, he was attentively and lovingly cared for by the staff at Evergreen Woods Health Center in North Branford, CT.

A Funeral Mass celebrating William's Life will be held on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 10:30am in Saint Agnes Church, 186 Woburn Street, Reading. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share remembrances with the family on Sunday, March 22, 2015 from 2-6pm in the Doherty – Barile Family Funeral Home, 11 Linden St. READING. Parking attendants and ramped entrance are available.

Please honor William by making donations in his memory to Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02471.

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