Costa Mesa, California
1946 - 2008
Louis J. DiFiore, 62, of Costa Mesa, California, formerly of Attleboro, a loving father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, died Friday, October 31, 2008 at the Royal Health Care Center in Santa Ana, CA.
Born in Attleboro on June 12, 1946, Louis was the only son of the late Louis J. and Lucielle A. (Audette) DiFiore. He was raised in Attleboro and North Attleboro. Mr. DiFiore was a graduate of North Attleboro High School.
Following high school, Mr. DiFiore joined the United States Air Force. Louis honorably served four years in the service, serving overseas in Turkey and Vietnam. Among other duties in the service Mr. DiFiore trained dogs for use in the field.
Following life in the service, Louis worked as a Produce Manager starting out at the former Fernandes Supermarket in Attleboro, moving on to Florida and finally, until retirement, at Ralph’s Supermarket in CA.
Mr. DiFiore retired in April 2008 from Ralph’s Supermarket to live a lifelong dream of fishing and golfing. Being an avid golfer, Louis always bragged about the hole-in-one he made.
Mr. DiFiore is survived by a daughter: Brittany Patch-DiFiore of Costa Mesa, CA; a son: Tobias Sharp-DiFiore and his wife Angel of Las Vegas, NV; and a sister: Sandra Varrieur and her husband Peter of Attleboro. Louis is also survived by grandsons, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many cousins. He also leaves a long-time friend Sharon Patch.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a graveside service on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 10 AM in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Towne Street, Attleboro Falls followed by military honors conducted by the U.S. Air Force recognizing Mr. DiFiore’s honorable service during the Vietnam War. Funeral arrangements are under the assistance of the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. An on-line guest book for family and friends to express condolences and additional information may be found at: www.duffy-poule.com.
Sandy I am so sorry for the lost of your brother. If I had know earlier I would have been there for you. I am really sorry. I feel so bad. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Even if it is just a cup of coffee. (We haven't done that in a while.) My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deb & Mitch
Deb Foster
November 29, 2008 | Attleboro, MA
Remembered By
Debbie Foster
November 29, 2008 | Atleboro, MA
Dear Cousin Butch; Its Donna - youngest child of Princess & Joe DiFiore, Sr. We haven't seen each other for many years but I will never forget your flaming red hair and the family get-to-gethers we had when we were all kids. May you rest in the Lords hands..........Donna DiFiore
November 28, 2008 | Plainville
Dear Louis, and for your family and friends. We have met a few times while you visited in your old hometown area, but because I heard so much about you from your sister Sandy, I felt that I knew you more than from just a few visits. Sandy and I worked together for many years, although she is much younger than I, and in our coversation we would often talk about our families. You were often mention by Sandy, and I pretty well kept up on your life, and vacations. It is evident from all that I...
John J. Killion, M.D.
November 26, 2008 | Attleboro, MA
PAUL SR.
IM THE SON OF ROBERT AND VIRGINIA DIFIORE,FORMILY OF NO.ATTLEBORO,AND GRANDSON OF THE LATE JOHN DIFIORE.JOHN WAS THE BROTHER OF THE LATE LOUIS DIFIORE SR,FOMERLY OF NO.ATTLEBORO.I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY SYMPATHY.MY HEART GOES OUT TO LOUIS'S FAMILY,PAUL SR.
PAUL DIFIORE SR.
November 23, 2008 | PAWTUCKET, RI
Dear Butch, even though we didn't see you very often it was always a pleasure when we did. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, Frank & Ann Varrieur.
ann varrieur
November 21, 2008 | Attleboro, MA
Dear Louie...The love that I will always keep in my heart, just for you, stems from the gift of our children.
Carlacrista (Charlie) Sharp
November 21, 2008 | Thousand Oaks, CA
My Dearest Brother, We always got along, never fought. There was always love in our home. Now you and Mom and Dad are surely together. Please keep and eye on me and my family. Even though we were on different sides of the country, we were always there for each other. I will miss you so much!
Love always, Sandy
Sandy Varrieur
November 21, 2008 | MA
