Mr. Walter Faison

Walter Faison was born on November 9, 1948 in Brooklyn NY to Walter and Kathleen Faison. Walter attended Boys high school until the 11th grade while there he was an excellent student. Walter loved sports of all types his favorites were basketball and paddle ball during the summer months he would spend hours on the basketball court or the handball court he was really good at both sports and his friends often called him a showoff and he would proudly reply SO WHAT with a smile. In 1967 Walter was called to service in the United States army, he served his time in Viet Nam from 1968 -1970 when he was wounded in battle. He was decorated with several medals the campaign medal, the combat infantryman badge, the Purple Heart, the air medal and the bronze star. He was an expert marksman and had an overseas bar. Walter came home an honorable war hero to his family, friends and community. Walter began working at Brookdale hospital in Brooklyn in the late 70's as a maintenance engineer until the early 90's when illness prevented him from working any further. Walter grew up in a loving family with 5 siblings: 1 sister Carolyn Turner, brothers Michael, Darryl(better known as Chicky) Gary (better known as Oogie) and Dwayne (better known as kuterboo) all of the nicknames were given by Carolyn and they lasted a lifetime . All of the siblings except for Dwayne preceded Walter in death. For the past 4 years Dwayne the youngest brother has been caring for Walter at his home in Brooklyn until early February when Walter was rushed by ambulance to Brookdale hospital after a serious fall. Because of complications he was sent to Shacnie nursing home were on April 17, 2018 around 12am by the grace of God he passed peacefully in his sleep and was called home to be with his eternal family. Walter leaves behind 4 children 2 sons Christopher and Terrell 2 daughters Tawana and Theresa 8 grandchildren Shaquana, Lottie, Bryan, Diane, Shaheem, Tashawna, Diamond, Naseem and Aliyah. A host of nieces, nephews’ family and friends. Walter was an honest, friendly and compassionate man and will surely be missed by all that knew him.

Mr. Walter Faison

November 9, 1948 - April 17, 2018