Obituary of Michael Filipponi

Michael G. Filipponi, 59, of Hobe Sound, Florida, died May 31, 2010 at Martin Memorial Medical Center, Stuart, Florida.

Born in Yonkers, New York, he lived in the Stuart and Hobe Sound for 25 years coming from Levittown, New York.

He was material coordinator with Vought Aircraft in Stuart for over 24 years.

He was member of St. Christopher Catholic Church, Hobe Sound, and the Martin County Adult Hockey League. He was also an avid UF supporter.

Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Jeanne M. Filipponi of Hobe Sound; daughters, Shannon Filipponi and Danielle Filipponi both of Hobe Sound; his father Anthony Filipponi of Ardsley, New York; his mother Joyce Gardner of Venice Island, Florida;a brother Anthony "Beanie" Filipponi of Levittown, New York and his favorite dog Dakota.

He was preceded in death by a sister Mary Wirth.

SERVICES: There will be a memorial gathering from 5:00 to 9:00 PM on June 4, 2010 at the Forest Hills Funeral Homes, Palm City Chapel with a vigil service at 7:30 PM. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on June 5, 2010 at St. Christopher Catholic Church

For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Crystal Cathedral, PO Box 100, Garden Grove, CA 92842-0100 or at 800-549-6177 in Mr. Filipponi's memory.

An on line registry is available to sign and leave notes of condolence at www.youngandprill.com .