Philip J. LaFauci, Sr. 96 of Hanover died on November 6, 2012 at the Queen Anne Nursing Home in Hingham. Son of Italian immigrants Salvatore and Giovanna (Durso) LaFauci, he was born, raised and educated in Somerville.

Phil was a proud veteran of World War II having served with the Marine Corps in the Pacific Theatre after training at Paris Island. He was a long time, devoted and highly respected sports official in Eastern Massachusetts serving as a referee in both football and basketball and as an umpire during baseball season. He was an avid golfer and was a member of the Inner Club at Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland. Mr. LaFauci retired several years ago after a long career at the Boston Public Library at the West and North End Branches.

Husband of the late Wanda F. (Rudak) LaFauci, he was the proud father of David W. and his wife Celeste (Berke) LaFauci of Hanover and the late Philip J. LaFauci, Jr. Phil's wife Karen (Broberg) LaFauci also survives him as do his siblings Santo LaFauci of Waltham, Lillian Greeley of OR, and Eleanor Finn of ME.. He was pre deceased by his sister Mary Snyder and brothers John and Joseph LaFauci. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The LaFauci family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate his life at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. Rockland on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 8:00 AM prior to a Funeral Mass that will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. at St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Church in Hanover. Burial will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery in Roslindale..