Funeral services for Bergenfield High School Principal James Fasano

Manahil Ahmad, NorthJersey.com
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Funeral services have been scheduled for a Bergenfield principal who died last week.

Bergenfield High School Principal James “Jim” Fasano died on June 27, after a seven-year battle with cancer. He was 59.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. at Conlon Hall, 18 N. William St., Bergenfield. A mass will follow on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, 29 N. Washington Ave. in Bergenfield.

Fasano is survived by his three children, Julia, Jim, and Gianna; his brothers, Vincent and Tom; and his nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, Fasano's family requests donations be made to the Bergenfield Board of Education, c/o James Fasano “It’s A Great Day To Be A Bear” Scholarship, at 225 W. Clinton Ave., Bergenfield.

Jim Fasano, principal of Bergenfield High School, participates in a training session for administrators to learn about observing and evaluating teachers September 2011 in Bergenfield.
Jim Fasano, principal of Bergenfield High School, participates in a training session for administrators to learn about observing and evaluating teachers September 2011 in Bergenfield.

Fasano graduated from Montclair State University, where he earned All-American honors and was inducted into the MSU Hall of Fame in 1999, according to this obituary.

Following his graduation, Fasano dedicated his career to education, returning to his alma mater, Bergenfield High School. There, he coached, taught, and led students and faculty as the high school principal for 14 years. Under his leadership, BHS received numerous national accolades for its excellence in education and athletics. His passion for the school was encapsulated in his motto, “Every day is a great day to be a Bergenfield Bear.”

Fasano when not working or supporting school activities, enjoyed golfing, spending time at the beach, cheering on his favorite sports teams, and being with his family.

"Throughout his career, he lived and breathed Bergenfield High School and always put his students’ needs first," Superintendent Christopher Tully wrote. "We were fortunate to have such a loving, caring, and dedicated principal leading the learning at our school."

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Bergenfield High School Principal funeral services scheduled