Fred R. DiPietro

DiPIETRO Fred R. DiPietro, 72, of Delaware, died Wednesday evening at his residence. He was born April 25, 1934, in Columbus, Ohio to Antonio D. DiPietro and Margaret (nee Rongione) DiPietro. A loving father and husband, he was the former owner of Pizza Villa in Delaware and Columbus. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Elks Lodge #76, Moose Lodge, Knights of Columbus #1056, and the Del-Italia Club, all of Delaware. He was also a member of the Flytown Club and the former GACS Club of Columbus, and was an avid OSU Buckeye fan and he loved to shoot dice. He was very proud of the numerous awards and recognitions he received throughout the years. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda (nee Williams); 2 sons, Robbie and Tony (Verna) DiPietro of Delaware; daughter, Missy (Robert) Thompson of Delaware; 2 grandchildren, Madeline Thompson and Dominic DiPietro; step-grandson, Zach Liggins; 2 brothers, Richard (Molly) and Joseph (Brenda) DiPietro of Columbus; sister, Rene Bernabei of Los Angeles, California; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Helen DiPietro. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 21st from 2–5 and 7–9 p.m. at the RODMAN NEEPER FUNERAL HOME, BENNETT BROWN CHAPEL, 1510 W. William St., Delaware, where a vigil of prayer service will be held at 5 p.m. and a Flytown Club service will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be held Monday, January 22nd at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 82 E. William St., Delaware with Frs. James Black and Kevin Kavanagh officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hospice at Grady, St. Mary Catholic Church, or the American Cancer Society; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.rodmanneeper.com.