Kenneth DeFilippo

Kenneth DeFilippo, 81, of Clifton passed away peacefully on Saturday July 13, 2024.

            Born and raised in Newark, along with his family Ken moved to Bloomfield when he was in high school and had resided in Clifton for the past forty years. Prior to retiring, he had been employed as a Construction Project Manager with Lee Tai Enterprises in New York City. Along with his wife he loved to travel. Ken has traveled to Europe, Canada, Hawaii, Mexico and many wonderful places in the USA.  He also would never turn down a chance to go out to dinner or to breakfast.   He spent many happy summers on the Jersey shore and Rehoboth Beach, DE.  Ken had a deep interest in Egyptology and all matters Egypt-related in general but without question, his greatest interest and love was his family, especially his cherished grandchildren.

            Mr. DeFilippo was predeceased by his loved and missed parents, Nicholas and Mary (nee Aromando) DeFilippo as well as by his dear brother, Richard DeFilippo.

            He is survived by his beloved wife of forty-six years, Angela (nee Monti) DeFilippo, of Clifton; his two devoted sons: Marc DeFilippo and his wife, Anna, also of Clifton and Matthew DeFilippo and his longtime partner, Alison Varney, of Burien, WA; his dear sister, Carol DeFilippo, of Rochester, NY; and by his two adored grandchildren: Simon and Sadie DeFilippo. Ken is also survived by his cherished dog, Stella, who was his constant companion and unwavering friend.

            Visitation will be Friday from 4-8pm at Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton. Funeral Saturday 11:00am at the funeral home with entombment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum, North Arlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Eleventh Hour Rescue (www.ehrdogs.org), P.O. Box 218, Rockaway, NJ 07866 would be preferred and appreciated. Please visit www.bizubquinlan.com to leave online condolences to Ken’s family on the Tribute Wall of his obituary page.

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