Men's Basketball | December 3, 2018

PHILADELPHIA - The La Salle University community is saddened by the loss of former men's basketball player and 1951 alum Matthew Fanning, who passed away on November 29.

Fanning was a member of the men's basketball team from 1949-51, helping the Explorers to a pair of National Invitation Tournaments. During the 1949-50 season, La Salle went 21-4 and earned victories over #19 Bowling Green, #9 North Carolina State and #15 Arizona. 

Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing on Monday, Dec. 3 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Visconto Funeral Home in Philadelphia. The funeral home is located on 2031 Vista Street (Vista & Large Sts.), (ample parking and handicap accessibility in rear of building) (Map).

There will also be a viewing on Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church, 3000 Cottman Ave., Phila. followed by Funeral Mass. (Map)