Terry Dean Stasio Obituary

Terry Dean Stasio, 76, passed away on January 4, 2019. Terry was born October 23, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio. His parents, Thomas and Alma Stasio, brought him to California when he was still a toddler. He grew up in Fresno where he graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1960. Terry had a son, Kerry, in 1964. He later married Gayle Sims in 1966 and they had two sons, Terry (junior) and Bobby.

"Big Terry", as he was known to family, had a passion for photography and the outdoors; his hobbies included hunting, fishing, power lifting, muzzle loading, and CB/Ham radio operating. He taught his sons everything he knew. Terry worked for United Grocers for 22 years before starting his own gardening and landscaping business.

He sold his business in the late 90's and enjoyed his golden years spoiling his grandchildren and tinkering with computers. Terry is survived by his wife, Gayle, of 52 years; sons Kerry, Terry, Bobby and his wife Terri; five grandchildren; his sister, Diane Parisi, and his brother, Kevin Stasio. A celebration of Terry's life will be held on January 19 from 11am until 4pm at Wedgewood at 4584 W. Jacquelyn Ave, Fresno, CA 93722.