Robert Filippone Naugatuck, Connecticut Obituary

Robert Filippone

NAUGATUCK — Robert J. Filippone, 71, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Saint Mary's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Maria (Magalhaes) Filippone. Robert was born on Aug. 25, 1942, in Waterbury, the son of the late Rocco and Jane (Gworek) Filippone. A graduate of Croft High School and the Emporia State University in Kansas, Bob had a long and successful career as an accountant. He was the owner of Filippone Associates accounting firm. Prior to opening his own firm, he was a senior accountant at Peat Marwick Mitchell in addition to Scoville Manufacturing and Elf Aquitaine. He was a member of the Pacer's Car Club, Naugatuck Elks Lodge 967, Waterbury Portuguese Sport Club and Our Lady of Fatima Church. Besides his wife, Maria, he is survived by his sons, Robert M. Filippone and his wife, Amanda, of Middlebury, Michael V. Filippone and his wife, Lisa, of Prospect, David R. Filippone and his wife, Diane, of Newington, and Paul A. Ribeiro and his wife, Gina, of Wilton. He will also be missed by his grandchildren, Jessica, Hailey, Cora Blue, Victoria, Franklin, Bella, Jackson and Isabella, as well as his great-grandson, Ryan, and his goddaughter, Taylor. He also leaves an extended family that includes many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Bob enjoyed traveling with his wife and friends and most of all found great joy in spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 9 a.m., leaving from the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Road, Rte. 69, Prospect, to Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2071 Baldwin St., Waterbury, for a Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be at All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1 Union St., Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691-4183; or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 2151, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38101-2151.
August 25, 1942 - May 10, 201408/25/194205/10/2014
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NAUGATUCK — Robert J. Filippone, 71, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Saint Mary's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Maria (Magalhaes) Filippone. Robert was born on Aug. 25, 1942, in Waterbury, the son of the late Rocco and Jane (Gworek) Filippone. A graduate of Croft High School and the Emporia State University in Kansas, Bob had a long and successful career as an accountant. He was the owner of Filippone Associates accounting firm. Prior to opening his own firm, he was a senior accountant at Peat Marwick Mitchell in addition to Scoville Manufacturing and Elf Aquitaine. He was a member of the Pacer's Car Club, Naugatuck Elks Lodge 967, Waterbury Portuguese Sport Club and Our Lady of Fatima Church. Besides his wife, Maria, he is survived by his sons, Robert M. Filippone and his wife, Amanda, of Middlebury, Michael V. Filippone and his wife, Lisa, of Prospect, David R. Filippone and his wife, Diane, of Newington, and Paul A. Ribeiro and his wife, Gina, of Wilton. He will also be missed by his grandchildren, Jessica, Hailey, Cora Blue, Victoria, Franklin, Bella, Jackson and Isabella, as well as his great-grandson, Ryan, and his goddaughter, Taylor. He also leaves an extended family that includes many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Bob enjoyed traveling with his wife and friends and most of all found great joy in spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 9 a.m., leaving from the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Road, Rte. 69, Prospect, to Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2071 Baldwin St., Waterbury, for a Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be at All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1 Union St., Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691-4183; or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 2151, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38101-2151.

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May
13
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Tuesday, May 13 2014
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Buckmiller Brothers Prospect
26 Waterbury Rd
PROSPECT, CT 06712
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14
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Wednesday, May 14 2014
09:30 AM
Our Lady of Fatima Church
2071 Baldwin Street
Waterbury, CT 06706
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