Francis “Frank” R. DiFilippo, 92, of West Grove, died Sunday, March 22, at Jennersville Regional Hospital in West Grove, surrounded by his beloved grand-daughters. He was the husband of Miranda Quartessi DiFilippo who died in 2004 and with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.
Born in Camden, N.J., he was the son of the late Nazarene and the late Mary Genova DiFilippo. Frank served our country during WWII in the Army and was stationed all over Europe.
He owned and operated DiFilippo Mushrooms in Avondale for many years and late in his career worked for Peco in West Grove.
He was a member of Assumption BVM Church in West Grove. He enjoyed playing cards with his buddies at “Tuffies Club”. Most of all, Frank cherished his time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include three granddaughters, Kelly Neely (Brian) of West Grove, Beth Decker (Mike) of Landenberg, and Andrea Sarkissian (Dan) of Avondale; eight great-grandchildren, Lauren, Matthew, Miranda, Joey, Andrew, Julia, Lyla and Jude; one brother, James L. DiFilippo (Mae) of Wilmington and his daughter-in-law Barbara DiFilippo McGee (Ed) of West Grove. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his son Frank P. DiFilippo in 1999 and two sisters and four brothers.
You are invited to visit with Frank’s family and friends from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, March 26, at Assumption BVM Catholic Church 300 State Rd. West Grove, PA 19390. His mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Kennett Square.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Avondale Fire Company, 23 Firehouse Way Avondale PA 19311.
Arrangements are being handled by the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-869-2685) of West Grove. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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