Born in Aultman, Ohio, near Akron, Fazio was brought to Detroit in 1947 to join the fabled Stroh's Beer bowling team.
The diminutive Fazio, who stood 5’ 6" and weighed about 140 pounds, captained Stroh's for nine seasons and continued the team's tradition for success started by his predecessor and fellow Hall-of-Famer Joe Norris.
During the 1950s, the Fazio led Stroh's Beer squad, featuring Lee Jouglard, Tom Hennessy, Pete Carter, Tony Lindemann, and Ed Lubanski, captured numerous tournaments including the BPAA Team Championships in 1952, 1953 and 1954.
His win in Sacramento, California in December 1964, at the age of 56, made him at the time the oldest man to capture a PBA Tour championship.
Though slowed by injuries related to an auto accident and subsequent surgeries, Fazio remained involved in the bowling community during retirement.