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Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 9:32 am


Guido A. Filicetti, 94, of Lewiston, NY passed away at home on Saturday, February 7, 2015 while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Frank and Gilda (Battafarano) Filicetti.

Guido attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. He served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. Following his discharge from the military, he continued his education, receiving his Bachelor's in Education and History from Niagara University, and Master's Degree from the University of Buffalo.

On July 16, 1947, he married Grace C. (Riggi) Filicetti at St. Joseph Church in Niagara Falls, NY and later moved to Lewiston, NY in the 1970's where he currently resided. Guido had a lengthy career as a history teacher beginning at Depew High School, and spent 32 years with the Niagara Falls Board of Education at the former LaSalle Senior High School, retiring in 1986. Guido was a longtime member of St. Bernard's Church in Youngstown, NY where he also served as a lector and Eucharistic minister, and member of the Niagara Rapids Club.

Guido was an outstanding athlete. He excelled in football and basketball for Niagara Falls High School, and was named first-team Frontier All-Star. He went on to play football at Niagara University, and was also named to the 1946 All-Catholic All Star team. He played football for the U.S. Army Air Force and was termed "Swivel-hipped" by the British Press. Guido also qualified for the Army Olympics held in Nuremburg, Germany. He later coached football and track at Depew High School, varsity football, track and wrestling at LaSalle Senior High School and cross country at Niagara University. In addition, Guido served as a referee for local high school and little league football. In recognition of all his athletic accomplishments, Guido was inducted into the Niagara Falls School District Hall of Fame, Niagara University Hall of Fame and the Niagara Falls Old Timers Sports Hall of Fame.

In addition to his wife of 67 years, Guido is survived by five children; Frank Filicetti of Lewiston, NY, Sally Jo Filicetti of Lake George, NY, Marianne (Brian) Rickert of Los Angeles, CA, Diane (Richard) Campbell of Miami, FL and Guido "Joe" (Florencia) Filicetti of New York, NY; seven grandchildren, Dani Grace, Katie, Brian Jr., Nicholas, Drake, Teresa and Marcos; two great-grandchildren, one sister Rose (late Fred) Layo of Florida and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Louis (Marie of Niagara Falls, NY) Filicetti, Edward (late Rose) Filicetti and one sister Mary (late Peter) D'Ambrosio.

Visitation will be on Thursday from 3 - 8 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY where funeral services will begin on Friday February 13th at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Bernard's Church, 218 Hinman Street, Youngstown, NY with Msgr. J. Thomas Moran officiating. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY with Military Honors. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr. Lockport, NY 14094.

Visit www.mjcolucci funeralchapel.com for online guest register.

Guido married RIGGIE, Grace C on 16 Jul 1947 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Grace (daughter of RIGGIE, Joseph and NALBONE, Salvatrice) was born about 1922; died on 14 Jul 2016 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Grace Carmine Filicetti

July 14, 2016

Grace Carmine (Riggie) Filicetti, 94, of Lewiston, NY passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Salvatrice (Nalbone) Riggie.

Grace was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area and attended local schools. In 1943 she graduated from Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA where she earned a Masters Degree in Education and later attended the University of Buffalo and earned a degree in social work. Following her graduation from Seton Hill University, she was inducted in Kappa Gamma Pi, the National Catholic Graduate Honor Society. On July 16, 1947 Grace married Guido A. Filicetti at St. Joseph Church in Niagara Falls and was predeceased by him on February 7, 2015. For approximately four years during the late 1940’s, Grace was employed as a social worker for the Children’s Aide Society in Buffalo, NY. She enjoyed cooking, painting and traveling.

Grace is survived by five children Frank Filicetti of Lewiston, NY; Sally Jo Filicetti of Lake George, NY; Marianne (Brian) Rickert of Los Angeles, CA; Diane (Richard) Campbell of Florida and Guido "Joe" (Florencia) Filicetti of New York, NY; seven grandchildren, Dani Grace, Kate, Brian Jr., Nick, Drake, Tessie, and Marcos; two great-grandchildren; Ashlyn and Dylan and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her siblings James (late Margaret) Riggi, Jessie Riggie, Jennie (late Ralph) Volante, Elizabeth (late James) D’Angelo, Margaret (late Harold) Ferry and Peter (Ellinor) Riggie.

Visitation will be on Wednesday July 20th from 3 - 8 p.m. at the
M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY where funeral services will begin on Thursday, July 21st at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at 10 a.m. at St. Bernard’s Church, 218 Hinman Street, Youngstown, NY 14174. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Niagara Falls Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register.

Frank + BATTAFARANO, Gilda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph + NALBONE, Salvatrice. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]