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Salvatore DeFazio
Sep 6, 1928 — Feb 23, 2017
DeFazio, Salvatore Giuseppe, 88, passed away February 23, 2017. Sal was born in Pietrastornina, Italy in 1928, immigrating to America in 1957. While raising a family, he worked as a Motor Electrician at Mears/Reliance Electric for many years and for the USD 259 school service center. Sal was preceded in death by his parents, Carmela and Giuseppe DeFazio; sisters, Lucia DeLuca and Letizia McGee; and wife of 56 years, Anna Maria. Survivors include his sons, Joe (Nancy), Pietro (Janet), and Carmine, all of Wichita; four grandchildren, Mia Jenkins (Craig), Rocky, Anna, and Gina DeFazio. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday, with Funeral Service, 10:30 a.m., Friday, both at Broadway Mortuary. A memorial has been established with The Lord’s Diner, honoring the family’s passion for food and feeding families and friends. Share online condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary.
Visitation
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Thursday, March 2, 2017 Place: Broadway Mortuary Chapel1147 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211
Funeral Service
Time: 10:30am, Friday, March 3, 2017 Place: Broadway Mortuary Chapel1147 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67211
Burial
Place: Calvary Cemetery610 S. Vassar, Wichita, KS 67218
Memorials
The Lord's Diner520 N. Broadway St.
Wichita, KS 67214