Philomena "Philly" D'Avanzo

Philomena D'Avanzo Obituary

D'Avanzo, Philomena "Philly"

Philomena "Philly" D'Avanzo of Mt. Laurel, NJ, formerly of Sloatsburg, NY died March 10, 2012 at the age of 97. Philly and her family were longtime residents of Sloatsburg, where she owned and successfully operated Philly's Beauty Salon for sixty years. She was a member of the hair dresser association of NJ, the New York Hairdresser Guild and traveled throughout Europe to study hairdressing. Philly was a member of the Senior Citizen Organization and a supporter of St. Joan of Arc Church in Sloatsburg. Mayor Carl Wright Proclaimed July 25, 2004 as Philly D'Avanzo day in the Village of Sloatsburg. She is survived by her sister, Eleanor Platt of Rochester, NY and her niece (raised as her daughter), Mary Ann Gaver of Medford, NJ, and her children, Tracey and Charles III along with many other loving nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:30 am at St Joan of Arc Church in Sloatsburg, burial will follow at the Sloatsburg Cemetery, and friends may call on Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Scarr Funeral Home Inc., Route 202, Suffern. In lieu of flowers donations to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Service, 204 Creek Crossing Blvd., Hainesport NJ 08036 or St Joan of Arc Church, 52 Eagle Valley Road, Sloatsburg NY 10974.

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Published by The Journal News on Mar. 14, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Philomena D'Avanzo

12 Entries

March 21, 2012

I can say I had some of the best times of my early life at the shoppe.She will be missed by many many people..PHILLY rode her own horse thru life with great pride and zest..My prayers go with you.John Ackerson

Natalie Benjamin

March 19, 2012

Mary Ann, I just found out about Aunt Phil and will miss her dearly. I always made a point to stop by when in New York, to visit her. I will always treasure the memories of all of us in the "Big House".

Joyce & family

March 19, 2012

Mary Ann & family,
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Although I have never been to the "big house," I feel I know it well with the many memories Nana shared while at your beach house; as well as the ones I have heard from you. What a special place it must have been! I will alway remember her commentary on my hair everytime I saw her, how lovely she always looked with the perfect hair and jewelry, cocktails on the deck and our scrabble games together. I never saw anyone come up with so many two letter words. To quote her, "Yes, it is a word, it is in the dictionary, I'll have to show you." . She never did show me that scrabble dictionary. She always won!
May you and your family hold forever those wonderful memories you share as well.

Lynne Ruback

March 18, 2012

Oh! so many memories of Aunt Tiddy, I worked in her beauty parlor many moons ago, She was so much fun to be with. I still think of her when ever I pass the Beauty Parlor in sloatsburgh. So sorry for your loss. Lynne (Marchica) Ruback

Pete Sipperly

March 15, 2012

Wow, I remember Philly so well...First beauty shop I ever was in. AS a 6 year old, I spent hours in her shop while waiting for my mother to have her hair done. I also remember visiting Philly when Jens and I were playing on various high school sports teams. Philly was a wonderful lady with a ready smile for everyone.

March 14, 2012

Dear Mary Ann,
It is one of the delights of my life that I had the chance to become acquainted with Philly. I admired her spirit and enjoyed her sense of humor. Ray and I can picture her on the deck at cocktail time --- a memory that brings a smile.

Barbara

Jim&Maureen Conklin

March 13, 2012

Philly was a special lady..Always enjoyed celebrating her birthday with Renate...with a scotch and a cigarette..I don't think she ever forgave me for quitting! Rest in peace!

March 13, 2012

Annie, Chip and Family,

We want to be with you so much but unfortunatley will not be able to make it. We truly loved Aunt Tiddy and she has given us all such great memories as the matriarch of the D'Avanzo clan. In some special way it's bringing me peace to know that she's with my dad and they are together in a better place once again.
Love Beth, Neil, Nicholas & Laura

Rachael Wittman

March 13, 2012

Philly was a wonderful woman, who will be greatly missed. Her peppy, independent nature will be terribly missed, and always remembered by the Brightview family. Sincerely,Rachael Wittman

March 13, 2012

Mary Ann, Will always remember Philly as a great lady. What a crafty scrabble player she was. She knew more words than the dictionary. (That's how she won). No one could beat her. She loved life and family. Will truly miss her presence at the shore house where I saw her the most. I can picture her sitting on the deck with her 4 o'clock cocktail and ciggie. What a ladyl. I will say it again, she loved life and always made me feel welcomed. Everyone will miss her. Love Judy B

TOM SMITH

March 13, 2012

ANNIE>>>>>GOD KNOWS PHILLY WAS ONE HECKUVA WOMAN, HAIRDRESSER FRIEND AND MOTHER!!SHE WAS A FIXTURE IN SLOATSBURG THAT GAVE "THE BURG" A SPECIAL FEEL.WE ALL LOVED HER AND KNOW THAT GOD IS ENJOYING A GOOD LAUGH AND A SCOTCH WITH HER IN HEAVEN ..ROSALIE AND I STAND READY TO BE WITH YOU FOR ANYTHING YOU NEED FEEL CONFIDENT THAT YOU AND CHIP DID THE BEST YOU COULD FOR HER !!!!!! TOM AND RO

March 12, 2012

Dear Annie, Chip, Tracy, Chipper and Family, Sorry we cannot be there for the viewing on Wedensday but we will be there for the service on Thursday... We all truly loved Aunt Tiddy and feel we were so fortunate to have so many special memories. She is having an eggnog with Poppy in heaven. Love, Mike, Debbie , Matt and Brett

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