"Partecipiamo al vostro dolore con la preghiera e la Speranza, Luigi Vivrà per sempre nella nostra memoria, e Il ricordo della sua anima meravigliosa e gentile resterà sempre nei nostri cuori. Luigi was your friend straight from the heart, Riposa in pace mio fratello cugino. "
In loving memory of
Luigi DiFilippo
September 22, 1937 - January 16, 2024
Luigi DiFilippo passed away on January 16, 2024. He is predeceased by his parents, Nicolo and Elelia DiFilippo, his sister Antonietta, his sister-in-law, Barbara DiFilippo; and his long-time partner, Mary Sahrle. He is survived by his brothers Gennaro "Jerry" DiFilippo, Anthony "Bruno" DiFilippo, and Frank (Deborah) DiFilippo; his nieces and nephews: Dawn (Nancy) DiGennaro-Case, Franca (Matthew) DiFilippo-Girard, Jeremy (Becky) DiFilippo, Antonio "Tony" DiFilippo, Antoinette DiFilippo, Sarah (Michael) Fico; his great-nieces and great-nephews: Dominic DiGennaro, Katie DiGennaro, Edward Case, Rosaline (Aaron Yount) DiFilippo, Reilly Girard, Elelia Girard, Cecelia DiFilippo, Cristian DiFilippo, Michael Fico, & Shilah DiFilippo.
He was an active member of several Italian-American clubs including the Sons and Daughters of Italy and the Gates Amita Club.
Luigi's life story will be shared during his visitation, Friday, January 19th, 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.). Luigi's funeral mass will be celebrated, Saturday, Janaury 20th, 11 AM at Parish of the Holy Family, 4100 Lyell Rd. Immediately following, Luigi will be laid to rest in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Order Sons & Daughters of Italy, 84 Mulcahy Blvd., Rochester, NY 14624 in his memory.
Tributes
"No words can express how much Louie will be missed at all the meetings, social events and gatherings throughout Gates and other parts of the community. My heart aches over his passing. Louie will always live in my memory. He was a unique and very kind man."