Family/Spouse: BATTAFARANO, Gilda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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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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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Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 3:20 pm


Rose Mary Filicetti Layo, 92, of Tampa, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015. Rose Mary was born in Niagara Falls, New York on November 7, 1922. She is predeceased by her husband, Fred and is survived by her daughter, Janice Ann (Layo) Bartlett; her husband, Scott and granddaughter, Jade of Tampa, Florida. Rose Mary is also predeceased by her father and mother, Frank and Gilda (Battafarano) Filicetti; sister, Mary (Filicetti) D'Ambrosio, and brothers, Louis, Guido and Edward Filicetti of Niagara Falls, New York.

Rose Mary graduated from Niagara University with a Bachelor's of Arts Degree and a Master's in Education. For 23 years, she taught business subjects at Niagara Falls Senior High School. After retirement, her love for teaching found her as a substitute teacher at Vivian Gaither High School, Tampa, Florida.

Rose Mary was a lector at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Niagara Falls, New York for 23 years and at St. Paul Catholic Church, Tampa, Florida for 15 years. She was an officer in the Altar and Rosary Society of Mount Carmel Church and an officer in the Parent's Council of Niagara Catholic High School, Niagara Falls, New York.

Rose Mary served as an officer of the Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Sorority for Women Educators in Niagara Falls, New York and in Tampa, Florida. She was a member of the Niagara Falls Youth Board and a member of St. Paul Active Retired Persons. Rose Mary volunteered at Cecile Essrig Elementary School of Tampa, Florida for 6 years.

Services were held on Thursday October 1st, 2015 at Memorial Park Funeral Home, St. Petersburg, FL.

Please visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Family/Spouse: LAYO, Fred. Fred died before 2013. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: D'AMBROSIO, Peter. Peter died before 2013. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rose. Rose died before 2013. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: STANZ, Chris. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

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Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 12:09 pm


Marcia (nee Filicetti) Urbaniak, age 65, of Niagara Falls, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on June 14, 1950, she was the daughter of Marie (nee Vilardo) and the late Louis Filicetti.

Marcia grew up in the LaSalle section of Niagara Falls and attended Prince of Peace Grade School, Madonna High School, Niagara County Community College, Fredonia State College (where she earned her Bachelor's in Education), and did graduate work at Niagara University. She began her teaching career in the 1970's at St. Joseph's School in Niagara Falls and then was employed by the Niagara Falls Board of Education. She taught Adult Education, GED, Opportunities Unlimited, and English as a Second Language.

Marcia enjoyed reading, sewing, cross stitching, and tending to her flower garden. But most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her five grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Stephen J. Urbaniak; her children, David (Amanda) Urbaniak of Grand Island and Teresa (Cris) Chapman of Clarence Center; five grandchildren, Dean, Madelyn and Mason Urbaniak, and Olivia and Joseph Chapman; her mother, Marie Filicetti; and three sisters, Gloria (Chris) Stanz of North Tonawanda, Gilda Bonnevie of Grand Island and Patricia (Sam) Giambattista of Niagara Falls, NY. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM on Friday only at the LABUDA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 356 Portage Road, Niagara Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Saturday at St. Mary of the Cataract Church, 259 4th Street, Niagara Falls. Friends invited. Please assemble at church.

If desired, memorials to Roswell Park Cancer Institute are preferred by the family.

Family/Spouse: URBANIAK, Stephen J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BONNEVIE, David R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RICKERT, Brian. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CAMPBELL, Richard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Florencia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BARTLETT, Scott. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: STEVENS, Gordon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Amanda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CHAPMAN, Cris. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]