Walter J. Fayocavitz Sr., 83 of Ransom Twp. died Wednesday in Clearwater, FL. He was the husband of the late Stella Fayocavitz.
Born in Taylor he was the son of the late Edward and Anna Samsak Fayocavitz. He was a 1947 graduate of Newton Ransom High School, and United States Air Force veteran serving in Korea. Walter was skilled in numerous professions, after serving his country he came home to work the family farm. After attending electronics school at night, he worked for 20 years as an Advertising Coordinator for WDAU-TV. Prior to his retirement he was the owner and operator of Fayo Enterprises which served local television and radio advertising. He was also the co-owner and operator of Dracula's Forest where everybody knew him as "Uncle Walter".
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and especially golf. He was a member of the Clarks Summit VFW Post 7069 and the local VFW in Clearwater, FL.
Surviving is a daughter Deborah Glandon and companion, Kelly Martin, Virginia Beach; a son Walter J. Jr., and his wife Cheri, Clarks Summit; two step daughters, Livia Gallo and husband James, Dunmore and Lindy Morelli, Scranton; five grandchildren, Matthew Fayocavitz, and wife Noelle, Nicholas and Alexander Glandon , and Issac and Logan Fayocavitz; one great grandchild Keaton Fayocavitz; two brothers, Joseph and wife, Phyllis, Clarks Green and John and wife, Lorraine, Ransom Twp.; a sister, Dolores Fayocavitz, Scranton; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert.
A Blessing Service will be held Thursday at 10am at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home & Cremation Svc., 418 S. State St., and Clarks Summit. Interment will follow in Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm at the funeral home.