John R. Fillippa's Obituary
Age 87, of Bethel Park, passed away suddenly on August 4th, 2022 after a long and blessed life. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen M.; loving and caring father of John W. (Kim), Thomas R. (Lori) and Patrick (Deirdre) Fillippa; proud grandfather of Corey, Chelsea, Justin, Taylor, Aidan and Killian Fillippa; son of the late Gracouni and Catherine Fillippa; brother of Mary Ellen (the late John) Sekely and the late Thomas W. Fillippa; also survived by nieces and nephews Heather, George, Susan, Brian, and Catherine; sister-in-law Maureen (the late Steve) Zingerman.
John was an avid Pirate fan since his childhood and was with them through thick and thin. He proudly worked at Georgia Pacific in the Pittsburgh Strip District for 47 years. He was a calming and supporting influence in many lives throughout the years and cared more about the people he encountered in his life than he did himself.
Visitation will be on Sunday, August 7th, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA., 15236. A blessing service will be held Monday, August 8th, 2022 at 10:00 am in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 718 Hazelwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Bethel Park Meals on Wheels, 2999 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park, PA. 15102. https://bethelparkmealsonwheels.com/
Online condolences may be made at www.jeffersonmemorial.com.
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