Philip Befumo Obituary
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Phil was a controller for Trissi Inc. and Diamond's Run before retiring in 2003. He was a US Army veteran.
He was an active member of the East Hanover Jaycees and the Damon House rehabilitation organizations.
Phil was an avid fan of the NY Giants and the NY Yankees. He loved listening to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Elvis Presley.
He found great joy in spending time with his 5 grand children.
Phil is survived by three sons: Philip Jr. & wife Carolyn, Dean & wife Kris, and Christopher, by five grandchildren; Rebecca, Brian, Eric, Jennifer, and Connor. He was pre-deceased by a brother Angelo.
Viewing 2-4PM Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Hancliffe Home for Funerals, 222 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ 07936. Funeral Mass 10AM at St. Rose of Lima RC Church. Burial at 1:45 PM at Gates of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.
In lieu of flowers donations to the American Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Marlene deRonde
November 4, 2025
His wife Doris passed away many years ago.
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Danny Rizzo
October 31, 2025
Phil rest in peace from your loving cousin Danny & Joan Rizzo & Family.Will miss you.
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