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Paul DiFonzo Obituary


Paul J. "Gice" DiFonzo, 83, of 1448 South Ave., Lewis Run, passed away peacefully Thursday (April 18, 2013) at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born July 9, 1929, in Lewis Run, he was a son of Alexandria Fair DiFonzo-Torcasio and Joseph A. DiFonzo. On June 3, 1953, in Dubuque, Iowa, he married Mary Beth "Betsy" Lindholm DiFonzo, who survives.

He was a 1948 graduate of Bradford High School and worked for Hanley Brick Co. for three years. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on Feb. 13, 1951 and was honorably discharged Sept. 25, 1953. After his military service, he returned to Bradford and worked at Graham Packaging, retiring after 25 years of service.

He was a member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church, The Smethport Country Club, a troop leader for Boy Scouts of America Troop 495 in Lewis Run and a member of The Mutual Aid Society, also in Lewis Run.

In addition to his wife of nearly 60 years, he is survived by a daughter, Laurie Boser, of Bradford; and four sons, Ed (Janet) DiFonzo of Smethport, Marty DiFonzo of Gifford, Jim DiFonzo of Kennedy, N.Y., and Paul (Terri) DiFonzo, of Gifford; seven grandchildren, Susan DiFonzo, Tony DiFonzo, Mathew Boser, Nicholas Boser, Delanie DiFonzo, Zachary DiFonzo and Benjamin DiFonzo; three sisters, Miranda Masisak of Virginia Beach, Va., Margaret (Carmen) Pascarella of North Rose, N.Y., and Sandra DiFonzo of Las Vegas, Nev.; a brother, John DiFonzo of Mechanicsburg; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph A. "Butch" DiFonzo, who died Nov. 6, 2010.
Family will be receiving friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday in Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., South Avenue, where a prayer service will be held at 10:15 a.m. Monday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church in Lewis Run, with Rev. Steven Collins, pastor, as celebrant. Committal services, military honors and mausoleum entombment will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery Mausoleum.

Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to the American Heart Association, Upbeat at Bradford Regional Medical Center, Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Published by The Bradford Era from Apr. 20 to Apr. 27, 2013.
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Paul was a good friend and a wonderful employee during my tenure as Plant Manager at Boise in Bradford. He always worked hard, had a pleasant disposition and just a pleasure to be around. I will always have a fond memory of a great guy.

Lewis Nelson

May 15, 2013

My condolences to the Difonzo family for the short time I lived in Lewis Run and the few times we had a coffee together I remember "Geise" as a very sincere, but strong man. Prayers to you.

Tom Eddy

April 28, 2013

Many fond and warm memories of Uncle Gice.

Nancy Kendrick

April 24, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Difonzo family. He was a great guy and will be missed by our office Eye Clinic
Della

April 23, 2013

Gice was a true gentleman -- a person with a kind heart.

Joe Bennett

April 22, 2013

Gice was a wonderful man and friend. A very kind man completely devoted to Betsy and his family. A hard worker during his life. Always helped my Grandmother and Father whenever there was a need. His booming voice and quick smile are with us forever. Will remember him always.

Diane & Dave Ross

April 22, 2013

Jim, I'm so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dawn Ruggiers Skiver

April 22, 2013

Paul and I are so sorry to hear of your lost.Paul always tells me of the time Gice played football and they use to go see him.We are un able to attend the funeral. We will pray for you and your family.

Min and Paul Zamberlan

April 21, 2013

Sincere condolences,Gice was great friend
and golf partner. Tried several times to
pay my respects, but lines were so long
could not stand for that long! Tells how
well known and beloved He was!

Gus Gocella

April 21, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss. Some of my fondest memories of my college days are when I would come to Bradford with Tammy from college. I was welcomed with open arms in the DiFonzo household. "Uncle Gice" will surely be missed. Thoughts and prayers for all.

Christine Pappalardo Tillman

April 21, 2013

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

April 20, 2013

Bets...you and Gice were part of the family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the kids. He will never be forgotten. May he Rest in Peace.

Mary McNair

April 20, 2013

I will forever remember my uncle Gice.

Gina Ross ( DiFonzo)

April 20, 2013

Jack & I fondly remember all the good times we had with Gice golfing and his laugh. Our prayers are with you.

Jack & Jean Culver

April 20, 2013

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