John N. Fauta ’71

JOHN N. FAUTA, West New York, NY, died September 3, 2023. John played basketball for Saint Michael’s before joining the Marine Corps immediately upon graduation. He was deeply devoted all his life to the Hudson County community – a graduate of North Bergen High School and, after returning from military service, owning the West New York Florist. His passion for academics and athletics drew him to education, and he worked in the West New York School District for 22 years as a social studies teacher, basketball coach assistant athletic director, vice principal at Memorial High School, principal of Public School #3, assistant superintendent, and retiring as Superintendent of Schools of the West New York School District in 2015. He leaves a legacy of kindness, dedication and love for his family, friends, colleagues and community, and always will be remembered as a leader, but to his daughter, Irene, he was her hero and role model. John is survived by his wife, Georgina, and extended family.
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