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Richard Peter DeFillo, III

Male 1951 - 2010  (59 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Richard Peter DeFillo, III was born on 27 Feb 1951 (son of Richard Peter DeFillo, Jr. and Living); died on 4 Oct 2010 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA.

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Friday, October 8, 2010

    Richard Peter Defillo, III was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 4, 2010 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the son of Rose Perryman and Richard Peter Defillo, Jr. Step-son of Letitia Defillo. Richard was a talented carpenter by trade and a licensed electrician. He attended St. Peter Claver Catholic Church and John McDonald High School in New Orleans, LA. He served his country by enlisting in the Navy in 1969 and proudly served his country in Vietnam receiving three medals of honor.

    He leaves to cherish his memories and fulfill his legacy 5 children: Rachelle S. Defillo, Bisa Defillo Rodriguez, Dr. Nakia C. Hayes, Richard Spot and Matthew Defillo; 7 grandchildren: Darrin, Jerminee, Raishad, Joshua, Dyson, Devin, Daija; long-time companion Annettte E. Webster; sisters: Christine, Charmaine and Wanda; 7 brothers: Alonzo, Terrell, Sherman, Marlon, Brent, Shawn, and Gary Defillo; Stepbrother, Curtis Perryman and stepsister, Jean Perryman. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, in-laws and 2 former wives, Cheryl Defillo and Veronica Defillo. He was preceded in death by his step-father Harry Perryman; grandparents: Alice and Richard Defillo Sr., Norma Landry Howard; and brother, Robert Clement Campo, Jr.

    Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1923 St. Phillip St., on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 10:30am. Visitation will begin at 8:30am. Interment: St. Louis #3 Cemetery. Arrangement by DW Rhodes, 3933 Washington Ave. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to

    [Source: GenealogyBank.com (Naples, Florida, USA, NewsBank, inc.), www.genealogybank.com, "Richard Peter Defillo III," obituary (https://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/132BB24E8F9B1248-132BB24E8F9B1248 : accessed 20 February 2021); citing The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, Louisiana), 8 October 2010.]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  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 Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Living
    Children:
    1. 1. Richard Peter DeFillo, III was born on 27 Feb 1951; died on 4 Oct 2010 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  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. 5.  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. 2. 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: 4

  1. 8.  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. 9.  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. 4. Richard Peter DeFillo, Sr. was born on 14 Mar 1909 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA; died on 5 May 1990.


Generation: 5

  1. 16.  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. 17.  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. 8. Walter John Dufilho was born on 3 Dec 1885 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA; died in Mar 1973.



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