James R. DePhilippo, 86, of Revere, formerly of Lynn beloved husband of 54 years to the late Mary G. (Davis) DePhilippo passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness May 20th at the Brudnick Center for Living. Born in Roslindale, the son of the late Rocco and Amelia (Zarella) DePhilippo. Jim served his country in Korea during the Korean War with the United States Army. James was a reader and communicant of St. Pius V Church, Lynn, and was also a member of the Forever Young Chorus at the Peabody Senior Center and sang at many polka dances held at St. Michael’s Hall. He was past commander many times for the P.L.A.V. Post 56, a former member of the Winthrop Elks, and Saugus VFW. Jim proudly served as Master of Ceremonies for the City of Lynn Memorial Day and Veterans Day events over the years. Jim was Vice President of the New England Region Claims Division for the Continental Insurance Co. that spanned 35 successful years prior to retirement. James is survived by his life partner Ella Conti of Revere, his children James R. DePhilippo, Jr. and his husband Rick Bolinski of PA, Michael J. DePhilippo and his wife Andrea of Peabody, Susan M. Cook and her husband Robert of Beverly, Margaret M. Muise and her husband Gary of Peabody, his grandchildren Jaclyn Monaco and her husband Dennis of NY, Stacey Cook and her husband Max Wigglesworth of FL, Eric Muise, Rachael Muise both of Peabody, and great grandchild Jack Monaco of NY. and several nieces and nephews. James was the brother of the late Michael DiFilipo, Mary Prue and Jeanette Bernardo. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral from the Nadworny Funeral Home 798 Western Ave., Lynn Friday May 25th at 10:00 AM followed by his Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pius V. Church at 11:00AM. Burial with military honors will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Lynn. Visiting hours Thursday from 4:00PM-8:00PM. Contributions in his memory may be made to the ROTC Drill Team Lynn English High School. For guest book and directions please visit www.nadwornyfuneralhome.com Donations may be made to: Lynn English NCJROTC Fund 50 Goodridge St., Lynn MA 01902
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James R DePhilippo March 31 1932 May 20 2018 (age 86). Nadworny Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Death notice for the town of: Lynn, state: Massachusetts