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Frances Di Fulgo Obituary



Di FULGO FRANCES (Pat) MARY COYLE Di FULGO On July 14, 2008, FRANCES (Pat) MARY COYLE Di FULGO, a loving mother to all, born December 10, 1929, in Freeland, PA, passed to our Heavenly Father on July 14, 2008. She is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Michael R. Di Fulgo, son Michael Di Fulgo, daughter Theresa Di Fulgo, father Eugene Coyle, mother Marie Gaffney Coyle, and Sister Nancy Coyle Eggleston. She is survived by six daughters, Patricia Herman, Cathleen Swisher and husband Charles, Maureen Di Fulgo Bladen, Regina Harris and husband Kenny, Tracy Di Fulgo and partner, Karen Di Fulgo and partner, and one son Brian Di Fulgo. She has five grandchildren, Stacie Bladen, Sabrina Deeley, Theresa Harris, Michael Harris, and Eric Swisher. Also, her faithful dogs, Dino and Sammy. Pat lived a full and wonderful life surrounded by those most important to her - husband, children, family, and friends. She had an immense ability to bring joy to all around her through her sharing of her passions: gourmet cooking, entertainment, reading, needlework, antiques, gardening, and travel. Her children, friends, and family will also remember her amazing ability to make the holiday seasons so very special year after year. Mom, we wouldn‘t change a thing about you. We love you! Viewing was held July 16, 2008 at Bucktrout of Williamsburg, VA, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held July 17, 10 a.m., at the Catholic Campus Ministry Chapel, College of William & Mary, 10 Harrison Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23185. A viewing will also be held at Olive Bair Funeral Home on Saturday July 19 at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., 8500 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, Philadelphia, PA, followed by a Graveside Service held at 11:30 a.m., Holy Cross Cemetery, 251 McDade Boulevard, Yeadon, PA 19050. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions are sent to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 17, 2008.

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Dr.J.Robert DiFulgo

July 31, 2008

Our condolences to a possible distant related DiFulgo family.
Dr. J.Robert DiFulgo McLean VA) son of Joseph and Helen DiFulgo (Swarthmore PA).

Joel and Sandy Thomas

July 26, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Windsor Crossing

July 18, 2008

Regina and Family, We extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayers for the loss of your Mother. May you come to know that she is your own special Angel watching over you and your family.
Gail, Eddie, Julie, Pam & Viola

Bob & Kathy Barnette

July 17, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Allan & Kim Durnett

July 17, 2008

Gina,Kenny and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.

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