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 Notice
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 262 Commercial Road, Morwell View Map
Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr Fabio “Jim” Fava will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 262 Commercial Road Morwell on THURSDAY (August 13th, 2026). commencing at 11am.

At 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. 
Tributes
  1. 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.
    From Alvano and Maria Marino and Margherita Montano.

    MARIA ROSARIA MARINO August 10, 2026
  2. 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.

    Margaret Cox August 10, 2026
  3. Deepest sympathy to Maria, Peter, Felice, Mario, Rosanna & Families.
    Jim was a true gentleman, will miss that big beautiful smile .
    Thinking of you all. Geoff & Debbie Campbell & Family

    Debbie Campbell August 10, 2026
  4. A true Gentleman and friend. Deepest condolences to Fava family.

    Frank & Sandra Loprese August 10, 2026
  5. Dearest Peter, Mario and families.
    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. Xx

    Deanna Ingravalle August 10, 2026
  6. To 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.

    Maria Northover August 10, 2026
  7. My 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)

    Linda Perkins August 10, 2026
  8. Passing on our thoughts and condolences to all of Jim’s family.
    A true icon of Morwell and highly respected man.

    Nick Egini..on behalf of the Egini family of Morwell August 10, 2026
  9. Sending my deepest condolences to the Fava family 💔💔

    Donna Waters August 10, 2026
  10. To the Fava family, condolences for your loss , he was a true gentleman.
    From the Di Ciero Family

    Rosie Di Ciero August 11, 2026
  11. To 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

    Emilio and Rosa Mazza August 11, 2026
  12. Deepest 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.
    Deepest condolences Fay and Robert Marsh

    Fay and Robert Marsh August 11, 2026
  13. To the Fava family, please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he rest in peace.

    Neil and Tessa Prestipino and family August 11, 2026
  14. One of life’s true gentlemen, condolences (condolianze} to all the family.
    I always looked forward to seeing Jim, he will be missed.

    Claudio Marino August 11, 2026
  15. 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.
    .
    Benito Guzzardi.

    Benito Guzzardi August 11, 2026
  16. Our deepest condolences to all the Fava family on the loss of a true gentleman, with the biggest smile . R.I.P Jim 💐🙏💐
    Nic & Rina Bomba

    Rina Bomba August 11, 2026
  17. A beautiful beautiful gentleman who will be truly missed. Vale Jim Fava. Fly high with all our precious angels in paradise
    ♥️💔♥️

    John & Rosa Locantro August 11, 2026
  18. 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

    Bethany Row August 11, 2026
  19. Dear Marie and family
    Sorry to hear loss of wonderful man always made me smile sending my love and condolences to you all
    Love Leanne 💙

    Leanne Marshall August 11, 2026
  20. Deepest Sympathy to you all.
    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 JakeThomas

    Jane Thomas August 11, 2026
  21. My thoughts and prayers are with all the extended Fava family at this time.
    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 Petrucci

    Raffaela August 12, 2026
  22. Dear Jim, always a smile and kind word, one of nature’s gentlemen.

    Deepest Sympathy to Maria and Families.

    Lyn, Peter Wight & Family

    Lyn Wight August 12, 2026
  23. To 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

    Terie Porter August 12, 2026
  24. Sending love and condolences to all the family during this difficult time.
    You are all in our thoughts x

    Jodie & Ray Petesic August 12, 2026
  25. To 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.

    Gabby Battista August 12, 2026
  26. Dear 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.

    Frank Mannuzza August 12, 2026
  27. Our sincere condolences to you Maria and your family. A great loss to you all May he rest in peace

    Moscato Elio and Yvonne August 13, 2026
  28. To 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. 💙

    Maria Bruno ( Filippo ) and family. August 13, 2026
  29. Deepest 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 🙏

    Con Demetriou August 13, 2026
  30. We 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

    julie -anne williams August 13, 2026
  31. What 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.

    Joan Blizzard August 13, 2026
  32. Condolences to all the Fava family thoughts and prayers are with you all 🙏

    Mark Carrioli August 13, 2026
  33. Our 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.
    RIP ❤️
    Giuliana D’Angelo Kaik and Nerina D’Angelo

    Giuliana Kaik August 14, 2026