Obituary of Carol M. Faccini

Carol M. (Pietrzyk) Faccini, 73 of the Town of Niagara passed into the loving arms of her Lord, Monday evening at home. Carol was born in Niagara Falls on December 10, 1948 to Stella and Adam Pietrzyk. She attended local schools, graduating from NFHS in 1967. Carol married the love of her life, Dave Faccini on August 23, 1969. They started their journey together with Carol being a stay-at-home mom, where she loved doing things with her children. She was a Girl Scout Leader, helped with the Cub and Boy Scouts, and served as the kids' chauffeur for all of their events. She had a passion for her Polish Heritage and passed this on to her family. She also excelled at many crafts and loved teaching others. As the kids grew older Carol went to work at several local retailers. She then became the assistant to the Town Clerk in the Town of Niagara Town Hall. She later became the clerk in the Town Police Department until retiring in the spring of 2002. Carol and her family loved camping and traveling. She was always the sweetheart of the camp grounds, making so many friends over the years. Carol and Dave also built their own home. Carol loved to brag how she and her father-in-law shingled the whole roof of the house. Carol is survived by her husband Dave Faccini. They would have celebrated their 53rd anniversary this August. Her daughter Tammy (Scott) Ferris, son David (Tina) Jr, 5 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Carol also leaves behind a brother John Richard(Cheryl) Pietrzyk of California, 2 sisters of Niagara Falls, Cathy (Ray) Taylor and Judy (Allen) Seger along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by 2 brothers, Steve (Dorothy) Pietrzyk of Amherst and Anthony (Karen) Pietrzyk of Tauten, Mass. Friends may call Thursday, March 31st from 4-7 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 24th Street, cor of Welch ave., Niagara Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 AM on Friday, April 1st at St. Vincent DePaul (St. Leo's site), 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Robert Hughson officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY, will take place at the convenience of the family. In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Carol's memory to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094-1231.