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Sherman J. DeFillo, II

Male 1977 - 2003  (26 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Sherman J. DeFillo, II was born on 17 May 1977 (son of Living and Living); died on 21 Oct 2003; was buried in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    Sherman Defillo II died Tuesday, October 21, 2003. Son of Sherman J. Defillo, Sr. and Carolyn R. Taylor. Stepson of Arlene St. Cyr Defillo. Brother of Brandy Defillo, Albert and Shawn Taylor, Terrell Wilkins, Brett Defillo and the late Brandon Defillo. He is the beloved father of Sherman J. Defillo III and the late Tyrin J. Defillo. Loving companion of Tanya Paul. Grandson of Richard P. and Letitia Defillo, Jr., Herbert Taylor and the late Ruth Taylor. Great-grandson of the late Richard P. and Alice Defillo, Sr. and the late Beatrice Taylor. Nephew of 17 aunts, 9 uncles, many cousins and a host of friends. Employees of The New Orleans Police Department, Katie's School of Barbering, Isidore Newman School, Orleans Public Schools, Victory Christian Academy, Queen's Barber Shop, Serologicals and Reliagene Tech are invited to attend services on Tuesday, October 28, 2003. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Rhodes Funeral Home on Washington Ave. Christian Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, 5200 Canal Blvd. Arrangements by DUPLAIN W. RHODES FUNERAL HOME, 3933 Washington Ave.

    [Source: Legacy.com, Inc., Obituaries (http://www.legacy.com), "Sherman Defillo II," obituary (https://obits.nola.com/obituaries/nola/obituary.aspx?n=sherman-defillo&pid=1513502&fhid=4442: accessed 20 February 2021).; citing The Times-Picayune from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2003.]

    Buried:
    Greenwood Cemetery

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

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Tyrin Joseph DeFillo was born on 28 Jul 1998; died on 31 Aug 2000 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Living

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Living
    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Living
    3. Living
    4. 1. Sherman J. DeFillo, II was born on 17 May 1977; died on 21 Oct 2003; was buried in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Richard Peter DeFillo, Jr. was born on 12 Jun 1932 (son of Richard Peter DeFillo, Sr. and Alice Marie Davis); died on 19 Dec 2012; was buried in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1935, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1940, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA; StreetAddress: Lapeyruse Street; Age: 8; AttendedSchool: Yes; CityWard: 7; EnumerationDistrict: 36-183; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 1st grade; ResidenceFarmNineteenThirtyFive: No; MaritalStatus: Single; RelationToHead: Son

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    DEFILLO Richard Peter Defillo, Jr., departed this life on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Letitia M. Defillo; Son of the late Alice D. and Richard P. Defillo, Sr.; Father of Christine (Alvin) Defillo Freeman, Alonzo R. (Debbie), Sr., Terrell P. (Marquett), Sherman J. (Arlene), Charmaine, Marlon A. (Rachelle), Brent M., Shawn G. and Gary C. Defillo and the late Richard P. Defillo, III; Brother of Lena Defillo Neat and the late Hazel Defillo Williams; Also survived by 25 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, cousin and special friend, Louis Jones, Sr. and a host of nieces, nephews, other cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also pastor, officers and members of Household of Faith, officials and employees of Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, Harbor Police Department and New Orleans Police Department, employees of French Market Restaurant and former members of Wonderful Boy's Social Aid and Pleasure Club are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Household of Faith, 9300 I-10 Service Rd. on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 11:00 am; Visitation will begin at 9:00 am; Interment: Greenwood Cemetery; Arrangements by DW Rhodes, 3933 Washington Ave. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.

    [Source: Legacy.com, Inc., Obituaries (http://www.legacy.com), "Richard Peter Defillo Jr.," obituary (https://obits.nola.com/amp/obituaries/nola/161877938: accessed 20 February 2021); citing The Times-Picayune from Dec. 21 to Dec. 23, 2012.]

    Buried:
    Greenwood Cemetery

    Richard married Letitia Manuel in Jan 1954 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Letitia was born about 1935; died on 12 Mar 2013. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Letitia Manuel was born about 1935; died on 12 Mar 2013.

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    Letitia Manuel Defillo departed this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Richard P. Defillo Jr.; Daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie Perrett Manuel Sr. Mother of Alonzo R. Sr., Terrell P., Sherman J., Charmaine A., Marlon A., Brent M., Shawn G., and Gary C. Defillo; Step Mother of Christine Defillo Freeman and the late Richard P. Defillo, III. Sister of Denise Gibson, Irma Hubbard, Delores Roberts, also the late Ida Gilmore, and Joseph Manuel, Jr. Sister-in-law of Lena Neat and the late Hazel Williams. Also survived by 25 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
    Relatives and friends of the family, also Pastor and Parishioners of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, Pastor, officers and members of Household of Faith Family Worship Church, Officials and Employees of Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office, New Orleans Police Department and employees of French Market Restaurant are all invited to attend the funeral.
    Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1923 St. Philip Street, on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 11:00 am; Fr. Michael Jacques S. S. E., Celebrant. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment: Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.
    [Source: Rhodes Funeral Home Website (New Orleans, Louisiana, ), online (https://www.rhodesfuneral.com), "Letitia Manuel Defillo," obituary (https://www.rhodesfuneral.com/obituaries/Letitia-Defillo: accessed 20 February 2021).]

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. 2. Living
    3. Living
    4. Living
    5. Living
    6. Living
    7. Living
    8. Living


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Richard Peter DeFillo, Sr. was born on 14 Mar 1909 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA (son of Walter John Dufilho and Lena Easton); died on 5 May 1990.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1910, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1935, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1940, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA

    Richard married Alice Marie Davis in May 1931 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Alice was born on 20 Sep 1911 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA; died on 3 May 1996 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Louis Cemetery #3, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Alice Marie Davis was born on 20 Sep 1911 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA; died on 3 May 1996 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Louis Cemetery #3, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1935, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1940, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    Alice Marie Defillo, a homemaker, died Friday at Bethany Nursing Home. She was 84. Mrs. Defillo was a lifelong resident of New Orleans. Survivors include a son, Richard Defillo Jr.; two daughters, Lena Neat and Hazel Williams; a sister, Elenora Duplessis; 21 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. A Mass will be said Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1923 St. Philip St. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

    [Soucre: Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, Louisiana) 05 May 1996, obit for ALICE MARIE DEFILLO, GenealogyBank.com (https://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/14668F3D909BDC90-14668F3D909BDC90 : accessed 20 February 2021).]

    Children:
    1. 4. Richard Peter DeFillo, Jr. was born on 12 Jun 1932; died on 19 Dec 2012; was buried in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
    2. Living
    3. Living


Generation: 5

  1. 16.  Walter John Dufilho was born on 3 Dec 1885 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA (son of John B. Defillo and Josephine Relf); died in Mar 1973.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA; RelationToHead: Head
    • Residence: 1900, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1910, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1923, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA

    Notes:

    Name:
    Dufilho/DeFillo

    Birth:
    Illegitimate child of John Dufilho and Josephine Relf.

    Walter married Lena Easton on 16 Sep 1908 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Lena was born about 1886 in Louisiana, USA; died on 26 Jan 1913 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 17.  Lena Easton was born about 1886 in Louisiana, USA; died on 26 Jan 1913 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1910, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Age: 24; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife

    Children:
    1. 8. Richard Peter DeFillo, Sr. was born on 14 Mar 1909 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA; died on 5 May 1990.


Generation: 6

  1. 32.  John B. Defillo was born about 1863; died on 13 Jan 1892 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1880, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA; StreetAddress: Royal St; 17 Age: 17; Barber Occupation: Barber; EnumerationDistrict: 061; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son

    Notes:

    Died:
    N. Villere Street

    John married Josephine Relf. Josephine was born in Mar 1867 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA; died on 10 Feb 1935 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 33.  Josephine Relf was born in Mar 1867 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA; died on 10 Feb 1935 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Age: 33; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife

    Notes:

    Died:
    Age: 63

    Children:
    1. 16. Walter John Dufilho was born on 3 Dec 1885 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA; died in Mar 1973.



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