Philip D. Cufari

Philip D. Cufari obituary

Philip D. Cufari

Philip Cufari Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Profetta Funeral Chapel - Webster on Aug. 22, 2025.

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Webster: Friday, August 22, 2025 at the age of 84. Philip is predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Edith Cufari; brothers, James and Sandy Cufari. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Grazyna "Gina" Siwek-Cufari; his daughter, Elizabeth (David) Dinerman; son, David (Carmen) Cufari; granddaughter, Scarlett Dinerman; sister, Joanna (Darwin) Tutor; sister-in-law, Cheryl Cufari (James' wife); several nieces and nephews.

Philip was a proud Marine Corporal. Among the places he served are Okinawa, Japan and North Carolina. Philip proudly served as the Commandant of the Leatherneck Club of Las Vegas, Nevada for eight years. He was a retiree of Xerox after 33 years. He loved soccer and was a youth soccer coach and founding member of the Irondequoit Soccer League. He was also a NYS Referee. He was an avid reader and enjoyed watching movies.

Family and friends are welcome Tuesday, August 26 from 4-5:30pm at the Profetta Funeral Chapel 1650 Empire Blvd. where a Prayer Service will be held at 5:30pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lollypop Farm or the Wounded Warrior Project.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Profetta Funeral Chapel - Webster

1650 Empire Blvd., Webster, NY 14580

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