Gaetano Fiasche

Gaetano “Gae” Fiasche, 87, of Glen Ellyn passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, in his
home. Born April 3, 1937 in Coccorino, Calabria, Italy, Gaetano immigrated to the United States
in 1958, traveling here by boat. He went back and forth between Chicago and Italy for many
years and continued to go back almost every year until his passing.
Gaetano married his wife, Maria Muzzupappa, on May 6, 1979 and they were married for 45
years.
Gaetano was a retired cement mason with the Laborer’s Union Local 1 where he worked on the
construction of the Cook County Jail and the Hyatt Hotel in Rosemont. Gaetano enjoyed
fishing, hunting, and working in his garden. He was known for his cigars and peperoncino,
always having both with him at all times.
Gaetano was preceded in death by his parents Agostino Fiasche and Maria Catuscelli; son,
Mario Agostino Fiasche; and brother, Mercurio Fiasche. He is survived by his wife, Maria
Muzzupappa; two children, Antonio Fiasche (Kristin) of Glen Ellyn, and Simone (Marianna)
Fiasche of Glen Ellyn; three grandchildren, Mario, Aurelia, and Marco Fiasche of Glen Ellyn;
brother, Antonio Fiasche of Coccorino, Calabria, Italy. Visitation will be held on October 20,
2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm with a funeral service at 1:00pm at Salerno’s Rosedale Chapel
450 W. Lake St. Roselle, IL. Interment in Coccorino, Calabria, Italy.