Filippo was born in Palermo, Sicily on February 3, 1930 where he lived with his parents, 5 sisters and 1 brother. He is preceded in death by father, mother and siblings.
He served as a soldier in the Italian Army. On October 7, 1959 Filippo, married his hometown sweetheart, Innocenza (Enza) Bonadonna. October 7, 2020 they celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary.
In 1971 Filippo made the brave decision to move his wife and two young daughters to America for a better life. He was a diligent laborer, faithfully providing for his wife and daughters.
Filippo was actively involved in the Knights of Columbus Gilmore Council Union 310. He loved being with people and always looked forward to Thursday’s Golden Ages Club at the DeJohn Community Center in Mayfield Heights.
Filippo had a passion for gardening. Every year he grew enough to share with friends and neighbors. He especially enjoyed his fruit trees, his fig tree being his favorite. He had a sense of humor and could be described as, “jolly with a heart of gold.”
Filippo was devoted to his family, leaving many loved and cherished memories to his beloved wife Enza and their two daughters, Domenica “Mimma” (Ron) Erich and Marilena “Mary” (Frank) Posar.
He was dearly loved by his fifteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
Eldest daughter Mimma and her husband Ron Erich are blessed with: Ashley (James) Gingerich, Erin (Josh) Byler, Alyssa Erich, Nathan (Bethany) Erich, Hannah (Cameran) Lutze, Bethany Erich, Hadassah (Derrick) Morrison, Charity Erich, and Filippo is preceded in death by grandson Micaiah Erich.
Great grandchildren: Israel, Gabriel, Jasmine, Makayla, Danton, Nikita, Keziah, Haley, Deborah, Elizabeth, Esther, and Zayn.
Youngest daughter Mary and husband Frank Posar are blessed with: Andy (Rona) McClay, Obie (Katie) McClay, Brianna Posar, Frank Jr. (Cori) Posar, and Alex Posar.
All services will be held November 30, 2020: Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. at DiCicco & Sons Funeral Home, 5975 Mayfield Rd. Mayfield Heights, Ohio.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. at St. Clare Church, 5659 Mayfield Rd. Lyndhurst, Ohio.
Entombment will begin at 12:30 at Knollwood Cemetery, 1678 SOM Center Rd. Mayfield Heights, Ohio.
All guests are invited to join the family at DiCicco & Sons Funeral Home following entombment for light refreshments.
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