After a short battle with lung cancer, Michael A. Fusco, of Wilmington, surrounded by his loving family went to be with the Lord June 14, 2010. He was 82.
He was born December 12, 1927 in Altoona, Pa., the son of the late Faustina and Antonio Fusco, He is survived by his wife of 58 years D. Jean (Garvin) Fusco and his children and their spouses, Michele (Fusco) and Jay Schlink of Townsend; Lisa (Fusco) and Albert Alecknavage of Ft. Myers, Fla.; Michael W. Fusco and Carla of Wilmington; Robert P. Fusco of Wilmington; Richard T. Fusco of Wilmington; Jeanine (Fusco) and Christopher Lano of Bear; sisters Louise Faretty, Grace Altman, Jean Fusco, and Eva Roscia.
He is also survived by grandchildren Melissa (Schlink) and David Davis, II; Jay R. Schlink, Jr.; Michael J. Fusco; Joseph A. Fusco; Christopher T. Fusco; Andrew R. Fusco, Amber L. Fusco; Nicholas A. Fusco; Reagan L. Fusco; Julia K. Lano; and Sophia F. Lano, great-grandchildren R. Nathan Everett, III, and great-granddaughter due to arrive August 2010.
He was predeceased by his son Lewis A. Fusco; five sisters; and one brother.
Mr. Fusco was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean conflict, with a rank of 2nd Class boatswain’s mate. As a self-employed master automotive technician, he owned and operated a variety of businesses.
He was Lifetime member of the American Legion DE Post No., 1, president of the Delaware Service Station Dealers Association and vice president of the Pennsylvania Service Station Dealers Association. He helped pass legislation for fellow service station dealers on state and national levels. He was an active member of the St. Anthony’s Choir and volunteered for the Ridgewood Community Association.
He loved his summers at his beach house in Sea Isle City, N.J., singing, dancing, gardening, painting and was a dedicated Phillies fan. His greatest joy was to spend time with his family and friends.
Mass of the Christian burial will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 19 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 901 N. DuPont Street, Wilmington, preceded by a 10 a.m. visitation. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Corleta-Latina Family Center, 807 N. Union Street, Wilmington. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the St. Anthony’s Pipe Organ Fund, 901 N. DuPont Street, Wilmington, DE 19805, 302-421-3700, stanthonynet.org; or Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810, 302-478-5707; www.delawarehospice.org. Corletalatinafuneralhome.com or 302-652-6642.
