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Nicholas Milillo Obituary

made his entrance into the Pearly Gates on December 13, 2020 at the age of 95. He was the beloved husband of Splendora (LaRovere), and devoted father of Rosemarie (George) Donald, Barbara (George) Maples and Nicholas (Celia) Milillo. Loving son of the late Donato and Concetta (Ranieri) Milillo. Dear grandfather of David Gonzalez, Kathleen Kenny, Barbara Coale, Nicholas Milillo III, Christopher Maples and Julia Maples, and the late Daniel Milillo and George Donald. Great grandfather to seven loving great grandchildren. Dear brother of Carmella Ciarlante and sister-in-law Louise Milillo, and the late Phil, Frank, Anthony, Daniel, Joseph, Morris, Dominic, Larry, Ralph, Rocco, Mary Granieri and Lucy Traino. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Nicholas was proud of his service as a carpenter's mate (CB) in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a great story teller and the family historian. He was also up for a card game and a meal at a Chinese buffet. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday at St. Matthew Church, 3000 Cottman Avenue, Phila., PA 19149 from 9:15 -10:15 AM followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment will take place at a later date with the family. MASKS ARE MANDATORY AS WELL AS SOCIAL DISTANCING

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Dec. 20, 2020.

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Memorial Events
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Dec

21

Viewing

9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

St. Katherine of Siena Church

9700 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA

Dec

21

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Katherine of Siena Church

9700 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA

Dec

22

Viewing

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

St. Matthew Church

3000 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Dec

22

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Matthew Church

3000 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

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Cassizzi Funeral Home

2915 E Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

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