Joseph Fazio Jr. of Port Washington WI age 75 passed into the loving arms of Jesus on March 5 2010 during a peaceful prayer service at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his wife sisters and many children and grandchildren lifting him to heaven with their thoughts and prayers. nbsp; Joseph encountered health setbacks the past few weeks that required open heart surgery.nbsp; And although his strength and Fazio determination brought him through the surgery he could not overcome the impact that the past few weeks took on him.nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;A man of strong faith in God he loved the Church and in particular St. John's Lutheran Church of Port Washington where he helped found the St. Johnrsquo;s Lutheran Academy.nbsp; He served in many different capacities.nbsp; Joseph was an old-school entrepreneur who spent the majority of his adult career in the car business a passion he maintained throughout his life. nbsp;He was a devoted husband and father and he raised a great family of which he was very proud.nbsp; Joe also believed strongly in his country and free-market capitalism two topics he was well-schooled in and he enjoyed engaging in conversations of both.nbsp; nbsp; Born August 10 1934 to Joseph Fazio Sr. and LaVerne Schultz Fazio of Chicago IL.nbsp; He married Lorraine Holzwart on October 3 1953 in Riverside IL.nbsp; He is survived by his wife Lorraine Fazio of Port Washington; children; Nancy Fazio of Port Washington Lori (Glenn) Preisler of Port Washington Dawn Fazio-Johnson (Patrick) of Denmark Cindy (Mark) Karrels of Port Washington Joseph (Lisa) Fazio III of Cedarburg Jennifer Fazio-Faust (Todd) of Port Washington William (Jessica) Fazio O`Fallon MO and Michael Fazio of Milwaukee.nbsp; He is further survived by 16 grandchildren Amy Shawn Katie Sarah Ryan Dawn Christine Emilee Patrick Alli Erica Greg Megan Joey Becca Abby and one great-grandchild Evan.nbsp; He is further survived by 3 sisters; Jeanne (Ralph) Battaglia of Glendale AZ Lillian (the late Edward) Westphal of Milwaukee and Judy (James) Lizzio of Chicago IL. one sister-in-law Marion Fazio of LaGrange IL nieces nephews other relatives and many friends.nbsp; nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Leonard (Bud) Fazio.nbsp; nbsp;In addition to his family he leaves behind his many friends all of whom will miss him dearly.nbsp; nbsp; Funeral services will be held on Friday March 12th at 6 PM at St. Johnrsquo;s Lutheran Church 217 N. Freeman Drive in Port Washington with Pastor John Klieve officiating.nbsp; Visitation will take place at the Church on Friday the 12th from 3-6 PM.nbsp; In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Johnrsquo;s Lutheran Church or to a charity of choice suggested.nbsp; The Eernisse Funeral Home Port Washington is assisting the family.nbsp; Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.comnbsp; br /Service:br /p6:00 PM at St. John's Lutheran Church 217 N. Freeman Drive Port Washington WI 53074 on March 12 2010 (a href=http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?city=Port Washingtonamp;state=WIamp;address=217 N. Freeman Driveamp;zip=53074amp;country=usamp;zoom=8 target=_blankmap/driving directions/a)/p