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MICHAEL DeFINO Obituary
MICHAEL J. JR., on March 26, 2014, age 97. Beloved husband of the late Frances A. (nee Milici) and Mary Lowe; loving father of Carol Greco (Anthony) and Linda Campagna (Anthony); dearest grandfather of Linda (John), Gina (Michael), Michael (Mindy), Anthony and Sara (Patrick); dearest great grand-father of Natalie, Jack, Frances, Andrew, Gianna, Ava, Anna, Mia, Nicholas, Addison and Natalie; dear brother of Marie Pietrafitta (Sal) and the late Rocco (Violet), Rose Langton (Len) and Anthony (Rose); also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call Sunday, 6 to 8 P.M., and Monday, 8:30 to 9:30 A.M., GALZERANO FUNERAL HOME, 9304 OLD Bustleton Ave. (below Welsh Rd.). Funeral Mass Monday, 10 A.M., Maternity B.V.M. Church. Ent. Fernwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family prefers donations to Nazareth Academy H.S,, Theatre Dept., 4001 Grant Ave., Phila. PA 19114.
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Memories and Condolences
for MICHAEL DeFINO
Harvey cobb
February 16, 2015
Michael you will surely be missed both for your talent and your wit..no one will be able to match your gift with making jewelry
David De Simone
April 1, 2014
My condolences to the family. He was a great guy. I knew him for many years as my Father's friend and mine. I will miss him.
Shelly Brennan
March 31, 2014
We are all so very fortunate to have known and loved Michael. He was a good man who lived a good life. Michael's charm and wit will live on in our memories. Rest in Peace. Shelly Brennan
Kimberly Darpino
March 30, 2014
To: All of your families,
Sending my heartfelt condolences. My prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. XO
Patty Lee
March 30, 2014
Dear Anthony and family,
Your father and grandfather was a remarkable man. There is no person on Jeweler's Row who could live up to his reputation, experience and talent. He was always so comical, friendly and kind. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
March 29, 2014
Mike is my "Most Unforgettable Character." Anyone who knew Mike for more than 2 minutes could tell he was the real deal. He was funny, witty,
and charming all at the sale time. He was also a very generous man both personally and professionally. If I could sum up my thoughts into 3 words about Mike DeFino it would be: A Class Act.
We'll miss you Mike
Mike Sweeney
March 29, 2014
What a wonderful man. Loved all his stories and funny jokes as well as his wisdom ,we will cherish all our memories of him. Pam and Joe
March 29, 2014
To the entire family: Please know I send my most sincere thoughts and prayers for you all. Both your Mother and Father took my into their hearts and showed me what a "real" family should be. I am forever grateful to the "DeFino Family" for everything they have ever shared with me and given to me. I am truly sorry for the loss of your Father and Grandfather.
Respectfully, Carol Ann Cammarata
Martin Hyman
March 29, 2014
Mike was a true gentleman.
He forgot more about making fine jewelry than most Jewelers will ever know.
He will be missed by all of us.
Franny Carhart
March 29, 2014
He was a man that always lit up a room that he entered. Farewell to a bright light in our lives.
Mary Ann Schauder
March 29, 2014
Mr. DeFino loved his dancing school girls ,and we loved him..Thanks for such great memories.
Patty & Rick Licciardello
March 28, 2014
We have had the pleasure of knowing Michael and being his friend for over 50 years. There will be a big void in our life now he is resting in God's hands. I am sure he will be incharge of greeting all of us one day. He sure will be missed by all who knew him and loved him!
March 28, 2014
The mayor of Jewelers Row, "Dapper Mike" always had a nice word to say will be missed by all, Deepest condolences to the family.
Eileen Bailer
Denise Mallon
March 28, 2014
I am so sorry for this loss to such a wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Rhonda Haldis
March 28, 2014
What A wonderful man Mr. DeFino was, and such a character! Every conversation with him was filled with wit and a certain special charm . He will truly be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Love, Rhonda, John and May.
March 28, 2014
Will always remember that cigar loving jeweler who never failed to make me laugh and never failed to provide me and all my family with the most beautiful items to cherish forever. God bless you Michael. The Thompson family
March 28, 2014
God Bless Michael, he was a wonderful man and a wonderful husband to my mother, Mary. We will miss him and his jokes. We were truly blessed to have him in our lives...Love, Karen, Michael, Adam, Alyssa Sweeney.
Beth Owen
March 28, 2014
He will be remember as a kind, loving human being. Always in my thoughts.
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