Dr. Richard Anthony Facciolo, 61 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died at 9:45 pm Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Great River Hospice House, West Burlington, Iowa. He was born January 17, 1951 at Wilmington, Delaware, a son of Amillio Anthony and Frances (Marra) Facciolo. He moved to Fort Madison in 2011 and was the Chief Administrative Officer and Principal of Holy Trinity Catholic Schools. He was of the Catholic faith. Dr. Facciolo had a passion for his students and their success.

He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Facciolo, his mother, Frances Facciolo, of Wilmington, Delaware; one brother, Frank (wife Erin) Facciolo, of Wilmington, Delaware; two nephews, Anthony and Alexander; one niece, Stephanie; and his students and their families. He was preceded in death by his father, and one brother, Steven Facciolo.

Per his wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service was held at the Holy Trinity Catholic High School on Thursday, March 22, 2012. A memorial service will be held at a later date in his hometown in Delaware. A memorial has been established for Holy Trinity Catholic Schools or Great River Hospice House, contributions may be made at the Barr Memorial Chapel or the school.