Robert L. Filippello's Obituary
Robert L. Filippello, 80, Leesburg, FL. passed away on August 3, 2014 in Leesburg, Florida. Mr. Filippello was born on December 29, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to his parents Anthony and Christina Filippello. He was the Owner of Sam’s Barbershop in Hollywood, FL. He and his wife Gloria moved to Leesburg in 1999 from Hollywood, Florida. He was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church of Leesburg and a former member of both the Elks and Moose in Hollywood, FL. He was an avid golfer who enjoyed playing the game until health issues forced him to stop playing. He is survived by his loving wife of over 42 years Gloria Filippello of Leesburg, FL; two daughters: Kathleen Stott of Illinois and Aggie and Bennie Rawlins of Florida; three grandchildren: Zach, Tina and Christopher; several great-grandchildren: a nephew William and Rosemary Filippello and several other nieces and nephews. Mr. Filippello was preceded in death by his parents; a sister and her husband: Caroline and Ben Volpe; three brothers and their wives: Frank and Jeanette Filippello, Eugene and Mary Filippello and Martin and Lou Filippello. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to be made in his loving memory to Best Friends Animal Society at 5001 Angel Canyon Road Kanab, Utah 84741. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 8, 2014 at 1:00PM at Page-Theus Funeral Home, Leesburg. Online condolences may be left by visiting www.pagetheusfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Page-Theus Funeral Home Chapel, Leesburg, FL.
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