Charles and Tony Faso were part of a large Madera family. Their father, Vincent, had immigrated here in 1901, and had married Grace Ferrare in 1914.
Charles was their first born, and Tony followed ten years later. In addition to these brothers, the Fasos also had Mary, Vera, Marion, Josephine (Tony’s twin), and John.
The Faso family lived in the Story district on the family vineyard. Theirs was a happy childhood and life was good to them. Then came World War II, and like millions of others, Charles and his brother, Tony, answered their country’s call.