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June 29, 2013
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 from 4-8 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 from the funeral home, then to Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, Wayne, where at 11 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
Andrew DeFilippis, age 60 of Wayne, died peacefully on June 29, 2013 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Andrew was predeceased by his parents; Ruth and August DeFilippis.
Beloved husband of Donna DeFilippis (nee Civarelli), loving father to Andrew Paul and Joseph, loving brother to Frank and his wife Patty DeFilippis of Maplewood, NJ, and his twin brother; Anthony DeFilippis of Florida, loving sister-in-laws; Debra and Bonnie, and loving uncle and great uncle to many nephews and nieces.
Andrew was born in Hoboken and grew up in Teaneck. Andrew went to Teaneck High School and earned his teaching degree from Duquesne University. Andrew came out teaching and later went on to own several successful restaurants; Liberty Street Café, Villa Rosa, and Crabby’s Seafood and Grill. Many years later, Andrew worked for Local 325.
Andrew was very involved in his community. Where he could help, he did. Every year, Andrew and his best buddy, Ian Dietz, outlined the course for “Brian’s Run.” He enjoyed doing that every year with his sons and all their friends. Andrew coached and helped anywhere he was needed down at the Wayne P.A.L. Forever great memories! He also was very active in the Wayne Valley Football program. Andrew had a passion for all sports, but his love and greatest pleasure was watching his sons play the game of football. Every Friday night, you would find Andrew way up on the bleachers with the whole gang cheering on Wayne Valley. Up early on Saturday mornings heading up to Union College in Schenectady, NY, cheering on the “Dutchmen” football team where his son now plays. He lived for the game and loved watching his sons in action. The conversation of football never got old in our home. Andrew loved his family and friends. He was a dear friend and an inspiration to all that knew him. He truly was our hero and we will miss him dearly.
Andrew, we thank you for the many blessings you brought. Be with God. We love you eternally.
We would like to thank Dr. Peter Kozuch and his staff at Beth Israel Hospital, New York and Compassionate Care Hospice. But most importantly, all our family, friends, Wayne Police Department, Wayne Valley High School, Wayne Valley Football family, Union College, and the Dutchmen Football family, and all my sons friends who provided us with support and love throughout this struggle.
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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 from 4-8 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 from the funeral home, then to Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, Wayne, where at 11 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
June 29, 2013
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 from 4-8 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 from the funeral home, then to Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, Wayne, where at 11 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
Andrew DeFilippis, age 60 of Wayne, died peacefully on June 29, 2013 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Andrew was predeceased by his parents; Ruth and August DeFilippis.
Beloved husband of Donna DeFilippis (nee Civarelli), loving father to Andrew Paul and Joseph, loving brother to Frank and his wife Patty DeFilippis of Maplewood, NJ, and his twin brother; Anthony DeFilippis of Florida, loving sister-in-laws; Debra and Bonnie, and loving uncle and great uncle to many nephews and nieces.
Andrew was born in Hoboken and grew up in Teaneck. Andrew went to Teaneck High School and earned his teaching degree from Duquesne University. Andrew came out teaching and later went on to own several successful restaurants; Liberty Street Café, Villa Rosa, and Crabby’s Seafood and Grill. Many years later, Andrew worked for Local 325.
Andrew was very involved in his community. Where he could help, he did. Every year, Andrew and his best buddy, Ian Dietz, outlined the course for “Brian’s Run.” He enjoyed doing that every year with his sons and all their friends. Andrew coached and helped anywhere he was needed down at the Wayne P.A.L. Forever great memories! He also was very active in the Wayne Valley Football program. Andrew had a passion for all sports, but his love and greatest pleasure was watching his sons play the game of football. Every Friday night, you would find Andrew way up on the bleachers with the whole gang cheering on Wayne Valley. Up early on Saturday mornings heading up to Union College in Schenectady, NY, cheering on the “Dutchmen” football team where his son now plays. He lived for the game and loved watching his sons in action. The conversation of football never got old in our home. Andrew loved his family and friends. He was a dear friend and an inspiration to all that knew him. He truly was our hero and we will miss him dearly.
Andrew, we thank you for the many blessings you brought. Be with God. We love you eternally.
We would like to thank Dr. Peter Kozuch and his staff at Beth Israel Hospital, New York and Compassionate Care Hospice. But most importantly, all our family, friends, Wayne Police Department, Wayne Valley High School, Wayne Valley Football family, Union College, and the Dutchmen Football family, and all my sons friends who provided us with support and love throughout this struggle.
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