FAVA, Fabio (Jim)
07/09/35 – 06/08/26
Aged 90 years
Loving husband of Maria
Adored father of Peter, Felice, Mario and Rosanna.
Dearly loved father in law of Carla, Linda and Mario.
Much loved grandfather of Nicholas, Michael, Jamie, Danielle, Kayla, Matthew, Claudia, Sebastian and Fabian.
Great grandfather of Layla, Lenny, Cohen, Huxley, Saskia, Leilani, Romie, Capri and Santina.
‘Though his smiles are gone forever and his hand we cannot touch, we shall never lose the memories of one we loved so much’
Funeral NoticeAt the conclusion of Mass, the Funeral will proceed to the Hazelwood Cemetery.
Rosary will be recited at the Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, TRARALGON on WEDNESDAY August 12th, 2026 commencing at 6.30pm.
The service for Jim will also be livestreamed.
To view the livestream, please click here.
To the Fava family, we express our deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of your loved one, our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
August 10, 2026
From Alvano and Maria Marino and Margherita Montano.My sincere condolences to Mrs Fava and family. I first met Jim when I was 15 working for him on Saturday mornings in his Church St shop. I found him one of the nicest, happiest gentleman I have met. Always smiling. Margaret.
August 10, 2026Deepest sympathy to Maria, Peter, Felice, Mario, Rosanna & Families.
August 10, 2026
Jim was a true gentleman, will miss that big beautiful smile .
Thinking of you all. Geoff & Debbie Campbell & FamilyA true Gentleman and friend. Deepest condolences to Fava family.
August 10, 2026Dearest Peter, Mario and families.
August 10, 2026
Our heartfelt love and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
What a wonderful legacy your father has left in this world and what fabulous men he has raised as sons.
All our love to you all.
Deanna and Mark Ingravalle. XxTo Peter and Carla and all the Fava families, our deepest condolences. Such a loving family, but his legacy will live on in all of you. From Maria and Richard.
August 10, 2026My sincere condolences to Maria, Peter, Felice, Mario, Rosanna and families on the recent loss of Jim. A true gentleman and long time friend to my parents. A man whose smile would light up a room. Wonderful memories of the early days of The Italian Club. Will have you all in my thoughts over the coming days and weeks.
Linda Perkins (Corti)
August 10, 2026Passing on our thoughts and condolences to all of Jim’s family.
August 10, 2026
A true icon of Morwell and highly respected man.Sending my deepest condolences to the Fava family 💔💔
August 10, 2026To the Fava family, condolences for your loss , he was a true gentleman.
August 11, 2026
From the Di Ciero FamilyTo Maria and Family. We express our deepest sympathy and condolences on your loss of a beautiful person. Our thoughts are with you and your family. From Emilio and Rosa Mazza and Family
August 11, 2026Deepest condolences to the Fava family on the sad loss of their beloved Jim. Robert and I remember him so well from his many years in the fruit shop. Such a wonderful gentleman always with a ready smile and a kind word. He will be sorely missed by his whole family and everyone who knew him.
August 11, 2026
Deepest condolences Fay and Robert MarshTo the Fava family, please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he rest in peace.
August 11, 2026One of life’s true gentlemen, condolences (condolianze} to all the family.
August 11, 2026
I always looked forward to seeing Jim, he will be missed.My sincere condolences to the Fava family. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. A true gentleman with a huge, generous personality.
August 11, 2026
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Benito Guzzardi.Our deepest condolences to all the Fava family on the loss of a true gentleman, with the biggest smile . R.I.P Jim 💐🙏💐
August 11, 2026
Nic & Rina BombaA beautiful beautiful gentleman who will be truly missed. Vale Jim Fava. Fly high with all our precious angels in paradise
August 11, 2026
♥️💔♥️To Felici and the Fava family, Thinking of you in the sad loss of your Father. Remembering the times of you and Chris and boys in your days with the band you were going to become famous..sending Condolences from Bethany Row, Chris and family
August 11, 2026Dear Marie and family
August 11, 2026
Sorry to hear loss of wonderful man always made me smile sending my love and condolences to you all
Love Leanne 💙Deepest Sympathy to you all.
August 11, 2026
Rosanna you always spoke so highly of your Dad and Mum.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Much love from Jane, Skye and JakeThomasMy thoughts and prayers are with all the extended Fava family at this time.
August 12, 2026
A huge loss to the Italian community, such a respected man with genuine integrity and always a smile on his face.
May he rest in peace 🙏
Raffaela PetrucciDear Jim, always a smile and kind word, one of nature’s gentlemen.
Deepest Sympathy to Maria and Families.
Lyn, Peter Wight & Family
August 12, 2026To Maria and all the Fava family…My deepest sympathy to on the loss of one of Nature’s True Gentlemen ..Jim Fava May he R.I.P… Terie Porter
August 12, 2026Sending love and condolences to all the family during this difficult time.
August 12, 2026
You are all in our thoughts xTo the Fava family. Our heartfelt condolences to you all. Jim was a true gentleman who was loved a respected by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be truely missed by all. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. John and Gabby Battista.
August 12, 2026Dear Mrs Fava, Peter, Carla and to the entire Fava Family. We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to each and everyone of you during this very sad time. May each and everyone of you share and cherish the memories of your beloved husband, father and grandfather, and may your memories provide you with comfort, support and peace during this very sad time. With sympathy. Mannuzza Family.
August 12, 2026Our sincere condolences to you Maria and your family. A great loss to you all May he rest in peace
August 13, 2026To Maria and all the Fava family sending you all my deepest condolences, thinking of you all. Jim was a real gentleman and always with a smile. 💙
August 13, 2026Deepest condolences to the Fava family in this such difficult time Jim will always be remembered for the true gentleman he always was and a loyal friend to all who knew him .God bless his soul may his memory be eternal 🙏
August 13, 2026We are thinking of the Fava family at this sad time and my brother Mark worked at the fruit shop in Traralgon RI P Jim From Julie and Julie and Kelly Williams and mark tavner
August 13, 2026What a lovely man Jim Fava was. My sincere condolences to Frank and Sal and loved ones… He will always be with all of his loved ones…Blessings from Joan blizzard.
August 13, 2026Condolences to all the Fava family thoughts and prayers are with you all 🙏
August 13, 2026Our deepest sympathy to Maria and the entire Fava Family. Jim will always be remembered for his signature smile, warm hugs and ability to fill a room with joy and laughter. It has been a privilege to have known him. He will be sadly missed.
August 14, 2026
RIP ❤️
Giuliana D’Angelo Kaik and Nerina D’Angelo