Clive 'Faz' Bernardo Fazioli Obituary (1927 - 2015)

ANDOVER Clive B. Faz Fazioli, a resident of Andover for over 50 years, and a resident of Palm Desert, CA passed away February 18, 2015. Clive was the son of the late Rose (Brophy) and Bernardo Fazioli. Clive was proud that his father was a member of ASCAP, a conductor, and a composer. Bernardo lost his life in 1942 saving lives in the Coconut Grove Fire. Faz graduated from Everett High School in Everett, MA, where he was a quarterback on the football team. Mr. Fazioli served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and spent four years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. His tours of duty included two years in Tokyo with the 5th Air Force Command. Mr. Fazioli spent over 51 years in the investment business. He started his career as a messenger boy with White Weld and in 1979 he joined Tucker Anthony as a partner. Most recently he provided consulting services to Moors and Cabot. If Faz hadnt gone into the investment business his true calling would have been show business. He was a great orator, although he never wrote a speech, just spoke from the heart. No one could sing A Foggy Day in London Town better, not even Frank. In 1987 with Hall of Fame announcer Fred Cusick, they created the made for TV Tucker Anthony Golf Classic. It was a favorite of New England golf fans and was seen every Sunday on TV 38 and NESN for 15 years. Mr. Fazioli was past resident of the Boston Securities Traders Association, past president of the Federal Club of Boston, and a former member of the Union Club. Faz was an avid golfer. He was past president of Indian Ridge Country Club of Andover, MA, served on the board of Salem Country Club of Peabody, MA, past president of Desert Island Country Club in CA, and a founding member of the Renaissance Country Club of Haverhill, MA. Most recently he was a member of Thunderbird Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA. In his golfing career he played many famous golf courses, including Augusta. He had six holes in one and was a member of the exclusive club that shot his age at 79. Mr. Fazioli is survived by his wife of over 20 years Suzanne; his step daughter, Deirdre and her companion Jay; and Russell Ahern, with whom he had an over 40 year relationship and whom he called the son he never had. He was predeceased by his first wife Judith, with whom he spent 39 loving years; his brother-in-law, Dan; his sister, June, and his nephew, Danny. It being his wish, there will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Clive B. Fazioli may be donated to the Merrimack Valley Hospice House, 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence, MA 01843.