Submitted by Fred McEwen <fjmcewen@aol.com>
on 27/Mar/2024
69.206.133.38
Violet C. Fasciano Gallagher, 81, of Lewisburg, Pa. died on
Friday, March 22, 2024 at her home from complications of
Alzheimer’s. She was born Dec. 29, 1942 in Newburgh, N.Y., a
daughter of the late Dominick and Vi (Fayo) Fasciano. On
Oct. 10, 1965, she married Francis “Red” Gallagher who
preceded her in death on Nov. 6, 1995. Together they
celebrated 30 years of marriage. Vi was a 1964 graduate of
Mount Saint Mary’s College. Vi taught middle school
mathematics and computer science in Lewisburg, retiring in
1995. After Vi retired, she got interested in financial
planning and investing. She was a co-founder of an
Investment Club, and inspired others to be more active
managing their finances. Vi led an active life. She loved
cross country skiing, nature photography, biking, white
water rafting, tennis, walking, and traveling all over the
world.
Surviving are Lauren
Fasciano-Sager (Norm Sager), of Ft. Collins, Colo., Lynn
Fasciano and her son, Nico Ampula, both of Salt Lake City,
Utah, Fred McEwen, Tom McEwen (Stephanie) and Dan McEwen,
all of Newburgh, N.Y. In addition to her parents and
husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Nikolas Fasciano,
and sister, Barbara McEwen. In later years, Vi lived with
Alzheimer’s. We want to express sincere thanks and
appreciation to the caregivers and friends that took
exceptional care of Vi for many years. They made it possible
for Vi to live at home, surrounded by people who love her.
She was comfortable and happy. Vi - we will miss your laugh,
your sense of humor, your big smile, and the joy that a
glass of red wine or a bowl of ice cream could bring.
A memorial service will
be held 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 28 at Cronrath-Grenoble
Funeral Home, South Second and St. Louis Streets, Lewisburg.
Burial will follow in Eagles Mere Cemetery.
Violet C. Fasciano Gallagher, 81, of Lewisburg, Pa. died on
Friday, March 22, 2024 at her home from complications of
Alzheimer’s. She was born Dec. 29, 1942 in Newburgh, N.Y., a
daughter of the late Dominick and Vi (Fayo) Fasciano. On
Oct. 10, 1965, she married Francis “Red” Gallagher who
preceded her in death on Nov. 6, 1995. Together they
celebrated 30 years of marriage. Vi was a 1964 graduate of
Mount Saint Mary’s College. Vi taught middle school
mathematics and computer science in Lewisburg, retiring in
1995. After Vi retired, she got interested in financial
planning and investing. She was a co-founder of an
Investment Club, and inspired others to be more active
managing their finances. Vi led an active life. She loved
cross country skiing, nature photography, biking, white
water rafting, tennis, walking, and traveling all over the
world. 