SYLVIA FAZI

Reunited again in Love and Faith, Sylvia E. Ferliga Fazi -loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother peacefully passed in her home on April 30, 2026, at the age of 94 and joined her husband, Dr. J.U. (Bert) Fazi, in Eternal Life. She was surrounded by Love from her Family and Caregivers.

Born on August 5, 1931, in Mingo Junction, OH, Sylvia was the youngest daughter of Firmo and Mary Rosa Lanza Ferliga. At a young age, she embraced life with zest, curiosity, kindness, and love. Sylvia enjoyed exploring the outdoors, traveling during wartime to visit her sister in St. Louis, and lifeguarding during the summers. In 1949, she graduated from Mingo High School. Sylvia met the love of her life, Bert Fazi, while attending the College of Steubenville.

Bert asked Sylvia to a fraternity dance, stating, ” The dance will not be a success without you!” They have been dancing ever since. They married shortly after graduation in 1953.

Their bond became the foundation of a great partnership and a loving family deeply rooted in Italian heritage and American pride.

Although Sylvia taught English for many years, her most joyous years of her life were creating a happy home and nurturing her children. The home was brimming with laughter, singing, learning, fun times, purpose, faith, and love.

With all the pleasure her family brought to their lives, Bert and Sylvia were never without extra excitement, whether it was playing golf or bridge, attending concerts, traveling regularly to Lake Garda, Italy, wintering in Lauderdale by the Sea, or exploring another far-off destination. Sylvia was always accompanied by her beloved companion, Bert. Sylvia took great pride in her grandchildren–Alyssa, Julian, and Christopher–and her heart swelled with joy at the arrival of her great-grandson, Aiden.

In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by the love of her life, Dr. John U. “Bert” Fazi,” who sadly passed on October 23, 2022, her sister Catherine Lanza (Lucas) and cousin Mary (Jim) Mueller who recently passed in March 2025, niece Rita (Ron) Lanza Turley, sisters-in-law Lois (Joe) LaMantia and Edna (Tony) Battista and their husbands, and many more loving cousins and relatives. Sylvia was the last of the Family’s Great/ Silent generations.

Sylvia will be remembered with love by her son, Dr. Burt (Pam) Fazi of Pittsburgh, daughter Dr. Lisa Fazi of Philadelphia, and grandchildren Dr. Alyssa Fazi, Dr. Julian (Madison) Fazi, Mr. Christopher Hoffman, great-grand son, Aiden Umberto Fazi, and step-grand sons Mr. Nicholas Kozinko, III, and Mr. Alexander Kozinko and his children – Zander, Evee, and Asher (a.k.a. Digby), and many loving and caring nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The Fazi Family wishes to extend love and gratitude to Sylvia’s beautiful caregivers- Roberta, Rosa, Ashley, Shirley, Ava, Patty, Michelle, and Brooklynn.

Friends may visit Sylvia’s family on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 12:00 – 1:30 pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where a Memorial Liturgy of the Word Service will be held at 1:30 pm.

Fr. Dennis R. Schuelkens, Jr. will preside.

Inurnment will take place at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made in Sylvia’s honor to Franciscan University at franciscan.edu or Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 229 California Ave., Weirton, WV 26062.

Send online condolences to www.grecohertnick.com.