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Gary A. Cifelli

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John F. Fluehr & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Gary Cifelli Obituary

CIFELLI
SERGEANT GARY A., age 54, suddenly, on Oct. 2, 2007. Beloved son of Aloysius F. and the late Eleanor H. Cifelli (nee Pliszka). Devoted brother of Karen Navitsky (Leo V.), David A. (Vicky) and Bruce A. (Joyce) Cifelli. Beloved friend of Daniel L. Petrolati. Also survived by 4 nieces and 2 nephews. Relatives, friends and members of Lodge #5 F.O.P. are invited to attend his Viewing Friday 9:45-10:45 A.M. at Our Lady of Ransom Church, Roosevelt Blvd. and Knorr St. followed by his Funeral Mass 11 A.M. int. private. No Viewing Thurs. evening. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Morris Animal Refuge, 1242 Lombard St., Phila., PA 19147. JOHN F. FLUEHR & SONS, 215-624-5150

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Oct. 4, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Cifelli

14 Entries

Richard & Mary B.

December 6, 2007

Mr. Cifelli, Karen, Bruce, David and Danny and the Cifelli Family;

First, I must say that my Wife Mary and I are in total shock after learning of Gary's passing just last night. I don't know if you remember me, but Gary and I along with another friend Steve, were in the Philadelphia Police Reserves, 15th District back in the early 1970's. I think we spent more time at your house than our own.

You may remember Gary, Myself, Steve and 3 others went to Florida for 2 weeks in a rented motorhome around 1975, and Gary was in our Wedding in 1980 in Phily.

Gary and I were very close friends and there is NOTHING in the whole world he wouldn't do for you, and did. Gary was honest, caring, and very compassionate toward others. I think that's what made him a Great Police Officer.

My Wife and I would like to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy to your entire family, and PLEASE know that you are all in our constant thoughts and prayers. When Gary was born, God thru the mold away. Gary my friend, God Bless You and we hope to see you again someday. God Bless All Of You.
Richard & Mary

Pat Brosnan

November 23, 2007

I just found out about Gary's passing. My deepest sympathy to his family and closest friends. I worked with Gary many years ago in the police dept. He was an honorable man, a good friend, and an honest cop. All qualities that are seldom seen today. He will be missed.

Bob Hains

October 16, 2007

I am so sorry. Gary has been a good friend for 25 years. Gary was always there whenever someone needed help. He helped me put together my first computer! I will miss you.

Ed Ronstadt

October 14, 2007

To the Cifelli family and to Dan, I offer my heartfelt sympathies. Gary was a great guy...complex, caring, loyal and a hard worker. I still remember the work we all did up the Mts in PA. Along with the great meals, trips and especially the annual bbq's we had with the guys.
I know he is resting in eternal peace with our Creator.
God Bless.
May he Rest in Peace.

Stephanie Higgins

October 10, 2007

Mr. Cifelli, Karen, David, Bruce and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I just found out about Gary's passing today (Wednesday) - my parents heard from one of my aunts. I know we've been out of touch, but I think of you all every now and then. My prayers are with you.
Love
Stephanie (Scutti) Higgins

Judy Reynolds

October 5, 2007

Karen and Leo,

Please accept my heartfelt condolences (and my mom's) on the loss of your brother. I can't explain the shock I felt when I read Leo's email. What a drastic difference a week makes....1 week ago we were enjoying the sights of Italy and you were celebrating your 25th anniversary and this week you are dealing with this huge loss. We send our prayers to you and will keep you all in our thoughts. If there is anything we can do please let us know. Also please know that you have dear friends from your anniversary trip that will be here for you at any time. Love, Judy and Hazel

Jaime Pliszka

October 5, 2007

Uncle Al, Karen,Dave,Bruce,danny and the rest of the family...
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. I have some great memories from christmas family parties! God bless, and know that he is watching over all of you now!

linda burns

October 4, 2007

I shared your love of animals. You were such a giving person. When I needed you - you ran to help. I loved caring for all the dogs and will miss you. You are where you should be now...looking over your friends, the animals of the world and anyone who needs a helping hand.

Janet Pliszka

October 4, 2007

Deear Uncle Al & Family:
I cry for you all, knowing all too well the pain you feel, and the emptiness that surrounds you. It will take various times for each of you to heal, but you will. Remember that he is in a much better place where there is no pain or unhappiness. Only basking in the White Light in total bliss with others that have gone before him. And he's with his dogs also. The memory I have since I moved is the Christmas visit we had at Gary and Danny's along with those two wonderful dogs. And then there was Gary's laugh. Once he started laughing you couldn't help but laugh along. I'll believe that if you listen sometime when it's quiet you'll still hear that laugh or feel his presence. God be with you all and surround you with his love.

Martin Foley

October 4, 2007

Gary sorry I yelled at you, during your crazy fireworks show last year up the mountains. Maybe I should have yelled at you louder. I'll miss you! Your friend! Martin

Darren Dragos

October 4, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Mel and Betty Cox

October 4, 2007

Extending our deepest sympthy in the loss of Gary. May you find comfort in knowing that he is now at eternal rest with our Heavenly Father.

Christopher Edwards

October 4, 2007

I had the great honor of meeting Gary back in 1998. Truly a guy with a different outlook on the world, mostly from a surveillance point of view. He was a generous, warm hearted and giving person. I will miss him. But I am sure that right now he is working on motion sensored cameras for the pearly gates...and I bet he has an 40ft extension cord for the blender.

Pauline and Michael Phillips

October 4, 2007

We were saddened to hear of Gary's passing. We will always remember him as someone who enjoyed people and lived life to the fullest. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Danny and the entire Cifelli family.

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