Addison Marie Fasolo

Addison Marie “Addy Girl” Fasolo, age 5 months, of Marcy, became an angel on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 when she passed away at University Hospital in Syracuse from complications of Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Born in New Hartford on October 29, 2007, Addison is the daughter of Marc C. and Joelle M. (Delahunt) Fasolo. Addy was born with an angelic personality, a brave and strong soul, a smile that embraced her whole face, and big blue eyes, which told the story of her life. She was a cuddler who loved to be moved around the house in her bouncy seat. Two of her favorite things to do were to watch Max & Ruby and listen while her parents read to them; these were special times spent with her big sister Emma, who she adored. She was excited to hear her best-loved rhymes ‘patty-cake, patty-cake’, and ‘itsy-bitsy spider’. Addy could dance in your arms and the tonation of her voice was so descriptive. But bath time with “Gram” was the greatest for free-spirited Addy Girl, because it was a time when she could move freely. This beautiful baby was the greatest love to her parents as they came to accept her illness and knew her as a blessing and gift from the Lord. She will always be a part of her family’s heart, and they know that she is now running, playing, dancing, and breathing easy. This short life has taught so many people to be thankful and happy for good health and the simple things in life, and to share in the awareness of the sacred power of prayer offered by so many. Addison was baptized into the Catholic faith at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Addison is survived by her devoted parents, Marc and Joelle, who have been pillars of strength to one another; her best big sister, Emma Marie Fasolo, and her beloved dog “Toby” who was always by her side; her dedicated and compassionate grandparents, Richard “Dick” Sr. and Annette Delahunt, and Michael Sr. and Phyllis Fasolo, all of whom knew the blessing of being Addy’s godparents as well; her great-grandparents, Stella Smith, and Phil Vennero and his friend Tina DeSarro; her aunts and uncles, Richard Jr. and Jacqueline Delahunt, John and Rebecca Delahunt, Michael and Mandy Delahunt, Michael, Jr. and Terri Fasolo, Rachel and Michael Rogers, Phil and Nicole Fasolo, and Phyllis and Brian Saville; her great-aunts, great-uncles, and cousins. The family appreciated the trust and willingness of Joelle’s cousin, Jackie Garguglio who was the only person outside of the immediate family who baby sat Addy. Addison was predeceased by her paternal great-grandparents and family, Rachel Vennero, and Victor and Philomena Fasolo; a great- uncle, Claude DeMetri; and cousin Emily Rose Majka; maternal great-grandparents and family, Erma and Joe Salerno, John Smith, Thomas and Jeanette Delahunt; uncle, Robert Smith; cousin, Thomas Gargulio; and family friends, Don Golden, and Josephine Parzych. The family is grateful to Dr. Rehka John of the Slocum-Dickson Medical Group, Addy’s primary physician and a loving, caring, and compassionate friend and professional; Dr. Kevin Rogasta, University Hospital, for his endless personal support and attentiveness and whose guidance was a true blessing; and Dr. Melissa Gorczynski, Marc’s cousin who was of great professional attendance. A special thank you to the PICU nurses, especially Nathalia Vergara and Rev. Louis Shepard. Marc and Joelle are so grateful to their parents and their entire support group of family, friends, and co-workers; without all of them, they could not have cared for Addy with the necessary grace and style. A thank-you is also extended to the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center Endoscopy Unit, Dr. Mirza, and the Digestive Disease Medicine Unit for their generosity. And special, special thanks to Emma, for being the greatest “big sister”. Visitation will be held at the convenience of the family. By family request, please omit floral offerings. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Addy’s Mass of the Angels which will be celebrated on Saturday morning at 9:00 at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Addison’s honor to the Pediatrics Unit at University Hospital; envelopes will be available at the service. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Addison Marie Fasolo

October 29, 2007 - April 15, 2008