Family/Spouse: GIAMBATTISTA, Serofino. Serofino (son of GIAMBATTISTA, Serofino and MARINUCCI, Martha) was born on 3 Oct 1950; died on 19 Jan 2017 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. GIAMBATTISTA, Andrea
2. GIAMBATTISTA, Serofino Agostino

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April 3, 2013
Louis Filicetti

Niagara Gazette

HAMBURG — Louis F. Filicetti, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, went to be with Our Lord on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Autumn View Healthcare Facility in Hamburg, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Francis and Gilda (Battafarano) Filicetti.

Louis was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY. He attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army as a Technician 5th Grade with Company B 809th Engineer Aviation Battalion from January 6, 1942, until his honorable discharge on July 2, 1945. He was involved in the battles and campaigns in Algeria-French Morocco, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Sicily and Southern France, and was awarded a European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal. He was employed as an electrician at Union Carbide in Niagara Falls and retired in 1980, after 41 years of service.

Louis was an active member of Prince of Peace Church as well as their St. Vincent de Paul Society, Legion of Mary, Holy Name Society and Over the Hill Gang. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council and the Town of Wheatfield Lions Club for 25 years. Louis was an avid bowler and member of the St. Joseph Holy Name Society team in North Tonawanda, NY. He also enjoyed golfing, lawn bowling and family gatherings. One of Louis' greatest pleasures was passing on his favorite recipes to his four daughters and grandchildren.

Louis is survived by his wife, Marie (Vilardo) Filicetti; four daughters, Gloria (Chris) Stanz of North Tonawanda, NY; Marcia (Stephen) Urbaniak of Niagara Falls, NY; Gilda Bonnevie of Grand Island, NY; and Patricia (Serofino) Giambattista of Niagara Falls, NY; seven grandchildren, ten great- grandchildren; one sister, Rose (late Fred) Layo of Florida; one brother, Guido (Grace) Filicetti of Lewiston, NY; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by one sister, Mary (late Peter) D'Ambrosio and one brother, Edward (late Rose) Filicetti.

Louis' family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Autumn View Healthcare Facility for the compassionate care and comfort given to Louis.

Visitation will be on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin on Saturday, April 6th at 9:30 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Vincent de Paul at Prince of Peace Church, 1055 North Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, with Rev. Andrew Lauricella and Rev. Stewart Lindsay, O.S.F.S., officiating. Entombment with military honors in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register.

Louis married VILARDO, Marie A on 6 Oct 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Marie (daughter of VILARDO, Salvatore and Grace) was born about 1921 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 Jul 2020 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Marie A. Filicetti, 99, of Niagara Falls, NY went home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 14, 2020 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Grace Vilardo.
Marie attended local schools graduating from Trott Vocational High School.  On October 6, 1945, she married Louis F. Filicetti.  Mr. Filicetti predeceased her on April 2, 2013.  During the 1940’s Marie worked at Grant’s Department Store and Kimberly Clark.  Marie was later employed as a lunch monitor from the mid 1960’s to the mid 1980’s at 66th Street Elementary School and finally LaSalle Senior High School.
Marie loved being an active part of her community.  She knitted and crocheted newborn hats and blankets to donate to the babies in local hospitals.  Marie volunteered at Artpark as an usher and at her church.   She was a member of the Altar Rosary Society as well as the Parent Teacher Association at Prince of Peace, serving as President in 1963 - 1964.    Marie centered her life around her family.  When she wasn’t cooking for her family or volunteering at her church, you could find Marie dancing the night away. 
Marie is survived by her children, Gloria (Chris) Stanz, Gilda Bonnevie and Patricia (late Serofino) Giambattista; her grandchildren, Michael (Joanne Willard) Stanz, Annemarie (Marc) Selvitelli, David (Amanda) Urbaniak, Teresa (Christopher) Chapman, Phillip (Danielle) Bonnevie, Julie (Christopher) Scott, Michele (William) Vaughn, Andrea (Gordon) Stevens, and Sammy Giambattista; eighteen great-grandchildren, and her brother, Thomas (late Rosemary) Vilardo as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Marie was predeceased by her daughter, Marcia (Stephen) Urbaniak, and her siblings, Sarah (late Philip) LaSpisa, Jennie (late Angelo) Muscarello, Nicholas (late Mary) Vilardo, Larry (late Lucy) Vilardo, Carrie (late Joe) Agugliaro, Josephine (late Alex) DiPaolo and Lucy (late Joseph) DeDario.
Marie enjoyed her activities at Schoellkopf and was truly helpful to the residents there.  The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Schoellkopf for their excellent care and compassion to Marie.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 17 from 4 - 8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304 where services will begin on Saturday at 11:45 AM followed by Marie’s Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 PM at Prince of Peace Church, 1055 N. Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.  Entombment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  Due to current circumstances, social distancing and masks will be required to adhere with current regulations.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

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Niagara Gazette - 11/20/1945

RECENT BRIDE-Mrs. Louis P.
Felicettl, who before her recent
marriage was Miss Marie A. VIlardo,
daughter of Mrs. Grace
Vilardo. The bridegroom is the
son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Felicettl,
of this city. The wedding
took place in St. Joseph's church.
The bridegroom was recently discharged
from service after three
and a half years service.

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

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Niagara Gazette - 5/27/1942

The Funeral of Salvatore Vilardo,
of 334 Memorial parkway, was held
from the family home this morning,
with Solemn High Mass at Our
Lady of Lebanon church. The Rev.
Francis J. Jordan, C. M., officiated,
assisted by the Rev. Vincent Lawler,
C. M., and the Rev. John Leddy,
C. M. Burial was in Riverdale
cemetery. Mr. Vilardo was a member
ber of the Trlnacrla society.
The pallbearers were Leo C ????
Samuel Longo, Lawrence St. ???
Cosmo St. George, Lawrence
andra and Samuel Sciandra.

ALSO

Funeral services for Salvatore VIlardo,
of 334 Memorial parkway,
who died this morning after an illness
of several months, will be held
from the home at 9:30 o'clock Wed-
nesday morning and at Our Lady of
Lebanon church at 10 o'clock.
A resident of this city for the last
35 years. Mr. Vllardo was a retired
employe of the Union Carbide
company. He is survived by his wife,
Grace R. Vllardo, and by eight chil-
dren. Mrs. Phllip Laspisa, Mrs.
Angelo Muscarella, Nicholas J., Lawrence
S., Mrs. Salvatore Galllna,
Miss Lucy B. Vllardo, Miss Marie A.
Vilardo and Salvatore. Jr. Me was
the father of the late Mrs. Josephine
DIPaola and was the brother of
Mrs. Josephine Conto. Nine grandchildren
also survive.

Salvatore + Grace. Grace was born on 28 Dec 1886 in Italy; died in Mar 1974 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]