Victor M. Filardo Jr.

Born July 7, 1935 in Passaic, New Jersey to Concetta (Russo) and Vito Filardo, he was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Korry Filardo, who passed away in September of 2022 at the age of 81 and his daughter Annette, who passed away in December of 1970.

He is survived by his three children and their spouses Debra and Tim Dafick, Michael and Jennifer Filardo, and Jennifer and Paul Gould, as well as his six grandchildren Timmy, Christopher, Jonathan, Cailin, Carsen and Paige, and four great grandchildren, Matty, Brianna, Rory and Levon. He also leaves behind his sister, Marilyn Heim and brothers Domenic Filardo and John Filardo, along with his nieces, nephews and friends.

Vic grew up in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, graduated from Bloomfield Technical High School, and at the age of 18, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps proudly serving his country. Vic then pursued his passion of carpentry, making construction his life's career, working for Al-Sand Construction Company, and later CSR Group.

He raised his family in Belleville, NJ before moving to Howell in 1986. He later retired and moved to the Renaissance Community in Manchester, New Jersey where he spent the last 25 years of his life. Vic and his wife Korry travelled extensively. A self taught musician, he enjoyed playing the harmonica and later in life he often played the organ. Vic learned to play golf in retirement and made many friends with whom he played with until his final days. In the Winter, he loved to ski and continued doing so well into his 60’s. He was also an avid chess player and always enjoyed matches with family and friends. What he really might have loved most in life, was simply good conversation over a nice meal with his family or friends.

Vic loved spending time with his, grandchildren, family and friends, by whom he will be deeply missed. Victor will be remembered for his never- ending optimism and appreciation for life.

A memorial service in celebration of Victor’s life will be held on Friday, January 5th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 3010 Ridgeway Road, Manchester, NJ 08759. Condolences and tributes for the Filardo family may be left on this website.