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John DiFiore Obituary
Stuart
Rev. John Joseph DiFiore, SDB, 66, of Stuart, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2017 at Lourdes Noreen McKeen Residence, West Palm Beach, Florida.
Born in Yonkers New York, he had been a resident of Stuart for 2 years coming from New Orleans, Louisiana.
He received his BA degree from St. John's University, New York, his MS from Iona College, New York. He did additional post graduate work at FAU. He received his Master of Divinity from the Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio. He was ordained on May 31, 1997 in West Palm Beach.
He was currently the Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stuart. Previously he was youth ministry coordinator at St. Philip Benizi Church, Belle Glade, 2003-2004 and 2014-2015. He was the Pastor of St. Rosalie Church, Harvey, Louisiana, 2010-2014. He also was the youth ministry coordinator at Archbishop Shaw High School, Marrero, Louisiana, 2004-2010 and had been an instructor there from 1997-1998. He taught at Salesian High School in New Rochelle, NY, 1993-1997 and was the Director of Guidance, 1998-2000. He was the youth ministry coordinator at Savio High School, East Boston, MA, 2000-2003. He had started as a Salesian of Don Bosco in 1990 in Rosemead, California and then taught at Don Bosco Technical High School, 1991-1992 and was the guidance counselor, 1998-2000.
Survivors include his mother, Josephine DiFiore and his brother, Robert DiFiore, both of West Palm Beach; his aunt Dolores Gallo; his uncle, Arnold DiFiore and his wife Rose; his cousins, Chris Gallo and his wife Brenda, Rozi Mohr and her husband Rich, Joseph Gallo and his wife, Gail, Kenneth Gallo, Anthony Gallo and Elizabeth Gallo and his great cousin, Julian.
Visitation will be from 1:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, July 28, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stuart, FL with a Vigil Prayer Service at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, Royal Palm Beach, FL.
For those who wish, contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1200 East Tenth Street, Stuart FL 3499, (772)287-2727 or to Diocese of Palm Beach, Diocesan Services Appeal, 9995 N Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 - (561)775-9500 in Father John's memory.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Forest Hills Funeral Home, Palm City, FL www.foresthillspalmcity.com
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Jude D´Angelo
July 21, 2021
We knew Fr. John from St. Joseph´s Church.
He was Always Pleasant. Always said Hello.
He Loved to Watch People at All the Events have a Good Time.
He is Loved, and Missed very much.
Daniel Ramagos
July 29, 2017
Father John was such a wonderful priest. My husband and I are parishioners of St. Rosalie Church where he was the pastor for four years. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. We loved his sermons and his great sense of humor. We miss him so much. Our condolences to his family.
Danny & Cheryl Ramagos
July 28, 2017
Fr. John was a great friend and a wonderful priest. We enjoyed our time spent with him. May he rest in peace in the presence of our Lord and his father. Our love and prayers to Mrs. Josephine and family.
Fred and Jackie Gerstner
St. Rosalie Parish
Harvey, LA
July 28, 2017
Fr. John was a wonderful priest and a great friend. Our times spent together were enjoyed, just not long enough. May he rest in peace with the Lord and his father. Our love and prayers to Mrs. Josephine and family. A friend of St. Rosalie, Harvey, LA forever.
Fred and Jackie Gerstner
St. Rosalie Parish Harvey, LA.
Jude D'Angelo
July 28, 2017
Fr. John we will Miss You very much.
You were a Wonderful Priest who We All Loved at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Stuart, Florida. ❤
GOD BLESS You!
Robert Kelleher
July 28, 2017
May he rest in peace - he was a good friend and my classmate from Salesian HS.
July 27, 2017
RIP father thank you for you Ser ice a nd devotion. Grace is yours
Christina Parks Fleming
July 27, 2017
Fr. John will be missed my many who's life he touched. Especially my life. He was my brothers good friend. I am sure they both are in heaven having a good time and praising Our Lord. My prayers will continue for him and for his family on their loss. All my love, Christina Parks Fleming
Pat Craig
July 27, 2017
God speed Fr. John
Pat Craig
July 27, 2017
Fr. John, I'm glad to have known you and spend time with you when you spent time with Fr. Jon Parks and see you take on his St. Rosalie Parish. When you get to heaven he will be welcoming you. Please tell Pete and Fr. Jon they are greatly loved and missed.
Sean Early
July 27, 2017
Father John you will be missed. See you on the other side.
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