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Robert DeFilippo Obituary

Robert A. DeFilippo

February 28, 1957 - December 11, 2024

Robert A. DeFilippo, born February 28, 1957, passed from this life on December 11, 2024. If you didn't know him as Robert, he was your good friend, Flip. By either name, he was the same great guy.

Robert was predeceased by his parents, Dominick and June (Savage) DeFilippo. He is survived by his stepmother, Charlotte (Flood) DeFilippo; and his siblings: Anthony (Patty) DeFilippo, David DeFilippo (Anne Schneider), John (Christine) DeFilippo, Mary (John) Rathbun, Claire (Ron) Brown, and Ann (John) Miller. He is also survived by his many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Robert was generous, kind hearted and always up for fun. If one was in need, Robert was the guy to turn to. If he couldn't provide help, he knew the person to send you to. He will be missed "something fierce" by all who knew and loved him. We all feel the loss of his fun attitude toward life and his willingness to lend a hand.

As Robert believed that life was a party to be enjoyed, there will be no funeral services. A private burial will be held in the Spring.

In celebration of Robert, there will be an open house on Sunday, March 9, 2024, 1 to 4 at the Sheehy Parker VFW.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to:

Sheehy/Palmer VFW Post 6776

525 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209.

Parker-Benton American Legion Post 1392

Indian Lake, NY 12842.

Bethlehem Memorial Post 3185

404 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054.

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

Published by Post-Star on Jan. 12, 2025.

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Lynne Purcell

January 17, 2025

Flip, I´ll be forever grateful for the fun, friendship, "Frank´s" and for introducing me to Michael, when we became family. You burned bright my friend and lived the life. See you on the other side-

Pern VanCamp

January 15, 2025

Flip and I go back a long way - many wonderful years. He was the most faithful friend I ever had - in good times and bad. And there were plenty of good times. He was always the man with the plan. It seemed like any time you spent with him was always an adventure. Those are the memories I will cherish forever. He could be crazy at times - but mostly in an uplifting sort of way. I will miss him dearly.

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Ralph A. Coon Sr.

January 12, 2025

Very appropriate Biography. You are correct, He will be missed. He made my life experiences more laughable and memorable in our encounters. A friend. Ralph

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