James Fasulo

Jim was born in Portland on April 6, 1927 the son of Ferdinando and Tomasino Maietta Fasulo. He was

raised in East Deering and attended local schools before joining the United States Navy and served

aboard the USS Bucyrus Victory in the South Pacific during World War II. He married Joan Clancy of

Portland on August 1, 1953 and together they raised their family of 3 boys. He was a loving, caring,

and generous husband, dad and grandfather always giving of himself to make sure that his family had

what it needed.

He worked for over 40 years at Burnham and Morrill as a baker before retiring in 1990. During his

tenure at B&M he was instrumental in organizing the workforce and served as the union's first

Business Agent. James was a long time communicant of St. Pius the 10th Church. He was an avid New

York Yankees fan always supporting his team in pinstripes. He also enjoyed golfing at Riverside South,

reader of many mystery and action books, and a founding member of the Italian Heritage Center in

Portland. He always displayed an amazing work ethic. Holding two jobs for many years, retiring from

the Portland Country Club at age 82. When he was not working, James spent time volunteering as a

Little League coach and umpire. He enjoyed spending time with his brothers, playing golf, and

cribbage. For the last 4 years Jim volunteered two days a week at the St. Vincent De Paul Soup

kitchen always saying that he wanted to give back to the community and how blessed he and the

family had been over the years. James most of all loved his three boys and their families.

James is survived by his sons Stephen and his wife Vida Fasulo of Hollis, David A. Fasulo and Nanci

Goudey of South Portland, James A. and his wife Kathryn Fasulo of Portland; his sister Gloria and her

husband Edward Dubail of Portland and Sister Mary Fasulo R.S.M. of Portland, Lucy and Vincent

Cassese, Salvatore and Pina Raia of Portland; 11 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. He was

predeceased by his parents, his wife of 39 years Joan Clancy, and his 7 brothers Arnold, Philip, Frank,

Albert, Dominick, Joseph, and John; and 2 sister in laws Margaret and Mary.

Relative and friends are invited to visiting hours on Sunday February 7 th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at

Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be

celebrated on Monday February 8 th at 11:00 am at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Ocean Ave. Portland. A

committal service will follow at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland.

Donations may be made in James name to St. Vincent De Paul Soup Kitchen, 307 Congress St,

Portland, ME 04101.

You may offer your condolences to the family at www.jonesrichandhutchins.com