Bari Jean Fazio (Post), 70, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 15, 2024. She was born October 23, 1953, to Russell and Jeanett Post of Farnhamville, Iowa.
As a child, Bari loved to play in the tree house, swing on the rope in the barns, ride horses and her dog Kelly with her sisters, brother and friends. Bari attended Cedar Valley and Lohrville schools. After graduation Bari attended the AIB college and earned her associates degree to become a Legal Secretary. Soon after, she met Ralph Fazio and the two were married on December 7th, 1974. Bari and Ralph would have 2 amazing children, Danielle and Domenica. Bari would go on to coach Danielle in softball. Ralph passed away the summer September of1992. Bari then met Leo Muldoon, and they would have a daughter of their own, Deanna. After Deanna’s diagnosis of Autism, it was decided that Bari would stay home to help take care of Deanna’s needs while Leo worked. Bari would take Deanna on trips to secondhand stores, the malls and playgrounds along with Domenica. Bari would be there to get the children ready for school and be there when they got home. Bari loved to collect Biscotti jars and chef figurines as well as crochet blankets. Bari was a Tiger for her family and friends. She was very protective of them and would be there for an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on or just a good cup of coffee.
Surviving Family: Husband Leo Muldoon, Daughters: Danille J. Fazio (Elgin Roland) of Des Moines Deanna C.N. Muldoon Des Moines, Grandchildren: Anthony Potter, Ally Leonard and Sophia Giabella Fazio In-laws Genie Muldoon (Steve Crouse) Kathleen Muldoon. Bari was Preceded in death by her Husband Ralph Fazio and Daughter Domenica I.M. Fazio.
Visitation in her honor will be held from 9 am until 10:30 am on Friday, September 20th at the Saint Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Rd, Des Moines, and a Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30am. Burial will be in the Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines.
In Lieu of flowers please consider donating to help Leo and the girls through this difficult time, organized by Heather Deterding. Go Here: https://gofund.me/4b242364
Special Message: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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