Obituary of Edward E. Fanion
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Edward E. Fanion, 92, of Cortland passed away on March 16, 2016, at Crown Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on August 13, 1923, in Rochester, Massachusetts to the late Theodore and Mary LaParade Fanion.
Edward moved to Cortland in 1971 and has been a resident ever since. He worked for Pizza Hut for several years. Edward was a member of the former Memorial Baptist Church. He enjoyed attending the adult program at Cortland Regional Medical Center, doing puzzles, and loved to entertain everyone with his harmonica, guitar, and violin.
Edward is survived by his brother, Henry Fanion of Cortland, one niece, Donna Besner of Auburn, and his family at the Collegeview IRA. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, the former Jane E. Crawford. Ed had many friends in the local community and anyone that met him grew fond of him.
A calling hour will be held 10-11 AM Tuesday, March 22, 2016, with a memorial service to follow at 11 AM at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland.
Memorial contributions can be made in Edward's memory to Church of the Redeemer, 125 Tompkins St, Cortland, NY 13045.
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