The Most Rev. Francis P. Facione, Ph.D., 79, died on Friday, June 14, 2019. He was the Son of the late Frank and Catherine Facione, stepson of the late Frank Dicicco. He was predeceased by his sisters, Dominica Deluca, Jennie Doa, Agnes Assemany, and a brother, Butch Assemany. He was Presiding Bishop of the Old Roman Catholic Church in North America and was consecrated bishop on November 30, 1974. He was a proud member of Kappa Psi and graduate of Wayne State University with a Ph.D. in 1982 and a licensed pharmacist. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Society of St. Mark, 7103 Austinwood Road Louisville, Ky 40214; His Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 11am at Advantage Funeral Home – Hardy Chapel, with Burial to follow in Bethany Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday after 9am until service time at the funeral home.
