Henry Falconio Jr.

Henry Falconio Jr., 93, of Westville, passed away at 5:49pm, Thursday, February 7, 2019, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana. He was born the son of Henry Sr. and Mary {Marietta} Falconio on June 18, 1925, in Universal, Indiana. On February 18, 1950, he was united in marriage to Mary Maritano at St. Marys Catholic Church in Westville, until her passing on May 17, 2017.

Henry graduated from Georgetown High School in 1943. He was a proud Veteran of the US Army and served in the 744th Railroad Operations Battalion from 1943 to 1946. He also served as the Westville Fire Chief from 1958-1963. Together with Mary, they started Falconio TV Sales & Service in 1952 and then with Charles Strebin in 1965, they started SeeMore Cable TV until they retired in 1982. In 1994, Henry was the Westville Labor Day Honoree and was Commercial News Christmas Angel in 1999. He received the Pere Marquette Award from the Diocese of Peoria in 2001. One of his most notable achievements was his completion of Trail #3 at Turkey Run on his 80th birthday.

Henry was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church and volunteered much of his time there, as well as Schlarman and along with his wife, Mary, they also volunteered with Faith in Action Meals on Wheels. He was known to his loving family as "Mr. Fix-It," the Comedian, Dads Taxi Service, and with Mary, their biggest cheerleader. He was always busy with something and stayed active throughout his life. So busy, that even during his rehabilitation they would say to him, "Slow Down, Henry!" He was a hands-on grandfather who traveled, taught, and was a great mentor to them and attended any activity that involved his grandkids.

With his recent move to Autumn Fields in Tilton, Henry enjoyed the staff while living there. The family would like to extend a big "Thank You" to Marol-Lee Knight for taking such good care of Dad.

So rest now, Pops, you will be greatly missed by: his sons, Richard Falconio, Robert Falconio, & John (Tammy Pickering) Falconio, all of Westville; his daughters, Linda (Joseph Sanford) Falconio M.D. of Oceanside, CA, Diane (Joe) Shapuras of Westville, Patricia (David) Leader of Westville, Marcia (Jack) Good Sr. of Indianapolis, IN, and Ann (Danny) Rudd of Westville; his grandchildren, Jason (Shea Roark) Shapuras, Jack Good Jr., Brian (Sarah Miller) Shapuras, Mandi (Tom) Fahey, Megan (Jake) Zedrick, Sara (Jeremy) Humphrey, Brittany Falconio, Staci (Kelbey McMath) Rudd, Eric (Carey Heide) Falconio, Bradley Falconio, Stefani (Bryan) Concannon, Aubrey Falconio, Miranda Falconio, & Antonella Falconio; his great grandchildren, Jacob Fahey, Joe Fahey, Camille Fahey, & Brendan Humphrey, along with a special "grandson," T.J.; his sister-in-law, Mary Alice Falconio; many special nieces & nephews; and numerous extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Paul, daughter-in-law, Brenda, and brother, James.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at St. Marys Catholic Church, 231 N State St, Westville, with Father Timothy Saupp officiating. A visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Danville, 3940 N. Vermilion St, Danville from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with a Rosary Service at 3:30pm on Monday, February 11, 2019. He will be laid to rest next to his wife, Mary, at Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, with Military Rites conducted by the American Legion Post #51 of Westville. Memorial donations may be given in his name to St. Marys Church or Schlarman Academy. The visitation is in Danville due to weather related damage in Westville. Please join his family in sharing memories, photos, & videos through his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Services Visitation Monday February 11, 2019 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Funeral Mass Tuesday February 12, 2019 10:00 AM St. Mary's Catholic Church 231 N State St Westville,, Illinois 61883