Marilyn Jean

Fazzino

Marilyn Jean Fazzino, 85, of Butler, tragically passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.

Born Aug. 9, 1941, in Butler, she was a daughter of the late John S. Pawlowicz, Sr. and Mary Kalanich Pawlowicz.

Marilyn was a loving homemaker. She also worked in the cafeteria at Butler High School, and she was formerly employed at the Butler Hoagie Shop.

She was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Conrad Roman Catholic Church.

Marilyn belonged to the Meridian Vets Club Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed having lunch with her co-workers, crocheting, bingo, beach vacations, visiting casinos, and traveling in the family’s RV. Most of all, she loved being a grandma.

Marilyn is survived by four sons, Samuel M. Fazzino, Jr., of Butler, Christopher J. Fazzino and his wife, Stella, of Yelm, Wash., Wayne Fazzino and his fiancée, Angela Nini, of Butler, and Scott Fazzino and his wife, Melissa, of Freeport; 13 grandchildren, Braxten, Camten, Chelsea, Amber, Angelina, Bryanna, Jesse, Christopher, Nichole, Kendra, Althea, Sebastian, and Emma; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by one brother, Dr. John Pawlowicz, of Butler; one sister, Joyce Keefer, of Butler; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Samuel M. Fazzino, Sr., whom she married Oct. 22, 1966, and who passed away Dec. 23, 2016; one son, Matthew J. Fazzino; and one sister, Delores Long.

Family and friends will be received in the Martin Funeral Home Downtown, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler, on Friday, Nov. 13, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at All Saints Parish, St. Conrad Roman Catholic Church, 125 Buttercup Rd., Butler, with Rev. Kevin C. Fazio officiating.

Burial will take place in Butler County Memorial Park.