Jon A. Fasana
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Jon A. Fasana

  • February 13, 1946 - January 20, 2012
  • Waco, Texas
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“My Dearest Big Brother Jon..... I Love & Miss You so very, very much! We are all so very proud of you and I am so honored that you are my Big...Read More » ”
1 of 22 | Posted by: Janice Fasana Kennedy - Carlsbad, CA

“I just wanted to express my condolences to the family. I worked with Jon in the LAFD for many years. He was an extremely intelligent individual and...Read More » ”
2 of 22 | Posted by: ROBERT RAYA - LA MIRADA, CA

“The service to the City of Waco Fire Department is greatly appreciated. Your Family is in our thoughts and prayers. Sue Lowry and the Family of...Read More » ”
3 of 22 | Posted by: Sue Lowry - Waco, TX

“Sorry to hear the news. I was thinking about him and his whereabouts just the other day.Last time I saw him was at John Wayne airport in Orange...Read More » ”
4 of 22 | Posted by: Michael Kirk - Saint Johns, FL

“What you're going through must be very difficult.just wish to offer words of comfort and express my condolences. Eccl 7:1 A good name is better...Read More » ”
5 of 22 | Posted by: Cathey - Dallas, TX

“I am sorry to learn of Jon's passing.We worked together in the LAFD Division Two Office in 1979.Jon was a Senior Paramedic and I was Assistance Chief...Read More » ”
6 of 22 | Posted by: Duane Warth - Reno, NV

“Even though we only had a few years together, I have still thought about Jon over the years. My condolences and love to his family. Words cannot...Read More » ”
7 of 22 | Posted by: Gloria Fasana - Monrovia, CA

“Wow, what a shock to learn about Jon. We served together for many years in the South Pasadena Police Reserves and had many exciting and interesting...Read More » ”
8 of 22 | Posted by: Tom Bent - Pasadena, CA

“He was a great firefighter. May he rest in peace ”
9 of 22 | Posted by: Ed and Jean Young - monrovia, CA

“It is with great sorrow that I have learned of the passing of Jon, a truly unique person and great friend. I learned a great deal from John as a...Read More » ”
10 of 22 | Posted by: Louis Litwin - Caliente, CA

“Greetings, I am sorry to read of Jon's passing I first meet Jon in the South Pasadena, CA reserve Police Department where we both served as reserve...Read More » ”
11 of 22 | Posted by: Wally & Pamela Emory - La Verne, CA

“I worked with Jon as an instructor and manager with the Los Angeles County EMS Agency. Jon forged good relationships between the City and the County...Read More » ”
12 of 22 | Posted by: Carol (Swanstrom) Meyer - CA

“To my sooooooo cool cousin, whom we all were in awe of as kids, I wish you Godspeed as you go before us into God's presence and blessed joy. ...Read More » ”
13 of 22 | Posted by: Louise Fasana - CA

“Glad we met Jon last February and shared some time with him and Louise. Deepest sympathies from our family ”
14 of 22 | Posted by: Neil & Fran Stephenson - Hamilton

“I am so sad to learn of Jon's passing. So many memories of the times in Los Angeles and Sierra Sacramento Valley Emergency Services Agency. Jon now...Read More » ”
15 of 22 | Posted by: Leonard R. Inch - Chico, CA

“Louise - Please accept my condolences for your loss. God Bless ”
16 of 22 | Posted by: Steve Kincer - Waco, TX

“Louise - Jon and I shared our personal and professional lives for nearly 50 years. I knew him through many stages of his career: as one of the first...Read More » ”
17 of 22 | Posted by: Bill Neville - Penn Valley, CA

“Louise, I have such fond memories of working with Jon. We talked so much EMS over so many lunches and dinners. I will miss him, as I know you will....Read More » ”
18 of 22 | Posted by: Don Long - Lake Ridge, VA

“I will miss you my friend, thanks for all the conversations and great times we shared. ”
19 of 22 | Posted by: Wayne Dysinger - Waco, TX

“Louise, My dear friend,my thoughts are with you and the family. I know how much Jon brought to your lives. I wish I had chance to get to know him....Read More » ”
20 of 22 | Posted by: Sandy Lecce - Toronto, HI

“We love you, Jon, and are sorry your time has come so soon. We'll miss you. Uncle Bernie and Eileen ”
21 of 22 | Posted by: Bernard Fasana - Arcadia, CA

“Jon my other brother; I will be surely missing you ”
22 of 22 | Posted by: Paul C Kennedy - Carlsbad, CA


Jon A. Fasana February 13, 1946 - January 20, 2012 Jon Fasana of Waco passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 after a brief illness. Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Rev. Lonnie Kelly and Rev. Curtis Holland officiating. Burial, with Waco Fire Department escorts, will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 23, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Jon was born February 13, 1946 in Glendale, California to John W. and Judy Fasana. He worked as a firefighter and paramedic for the city of Los Angeles; and served as a lieutenant in the Volunteer Police Reserve in South Pasadena. In July of 1981, he became the first Chief Paramedic of the Los Angeles Fire Department. As Chief Paramedic he served as technical advisor on the TV show, "Emergency", and later oversaw all EMS planning for the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. From 1988 to 1992 Jon served as Chief of Emergency Medical Services for the city of Boston, MA. From 1992 to 1996 he was the Associate Regional Director of the Sierra- Sacramento Valley EMS Agency Service. From 1996 – 2003 he was the Fire Chief for the city of Waco, during which time he oversaw the construction of two new fire stations and the planning of three additional fire stations. He also established an EMS First Responder Program with cardiac defibrillators. After retirement, Jon continued to work as a management consultant in the areas of public fire protection, EMS and disaster preparedness. He was preceded in death by his "four legged" pals, Peppy and Barney Fasana. He is survived by his wife, Louise Fasana of Waco; his mother, Judy Bai Fasana of Laguna Niguel, CA; sister, Janice F. Kennedy and husband, Paul, of Carlsbad, CA; and nephews, Jeffrey and Sean Kennedy. Pallbearers are the Waco Fire Department. The family thanks the doctors and staff of Providence Health Center, especially the ICU, who worked so hard to help the Chief during his illness. Memorials may be made to Providence Foundation or the Animal Birth Control Clinic of Waco. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey