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Nancy-Ann V.
Palazzo
Mar 27, 1926 — Mar 23, 2024
Fresno
Nancy-Ann Fayter-Palazzo
March 27, 1926 – March 23, 2024
Nancy passed away peacefully at her home, with her loving husband, Tony and son, Harry at her side, just 4 days short of her 98th birthday. She and Tony were married for 35 years.
Nancy was born in Marin County and moved to Fresno in 1962. She raised 4 boys while getting her license in the first Respiratory Therapy class in Fresno. She worked at Fresno Community, Veterans, St. Agnes, and Kaiser. During this time, she met and married Tony Palazzo. He brought his four daughters into their blended family, and Nancy loved them as her own. She and Tony were avid Ballroom dancers, a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, the Madera Senior Center; was an expert button collector, a jewelry artist, member of the Koi Society, and an avid gardener. She and Tony helped to plant a church in Madera.
She was predeceased by her son Rusty Fayter. She is survived by her sons David Villadsen (Janet), John Villadsen (Jane), Harry Fayter, and Rusty's wife Teresa; daughters Jennie Wilson (Jack), Cheryl Ann Sarkisian, Tonie Sue Eisinga (Gary), Karlyan Palazzo; cousin Marsh Pitman (Mary), many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Memorial service at Farewell Funeral Service located at 660 W. Locust Ave Fresno 93650, will be on May 18th, at 11:00 am.
There will be a private Interment.
If you were lucky enough to own a piece of Nancy's jewelry, please wear it to the Memorial.
In Lieu of flowers, Nancy has asked that remembrances be made on-line to the American Lung Association.
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Farewell Funeral Service - Palm Bluffs
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