Thursday, February 05, 2009

Michael Difilippo (19 Jun 1946-2 Feb 2009) []

Michael Difilippo
Difilippo, Michael Frank 62 03/19/1946 02/02/2009 Mike was born in Toledo, Ohio, March 19, 1946, to Edward and Margaret (Streight) Podbielniak. Mike graduated from Oregon City High School where he excelled in track. At the age of 20 he began his career with Precision Castparts, where he held multiple positions over the course of 42 years, including his last position at PCC Schlosser as human resources manager. After being married and divorced to Myrna Scroggins [], Mike married Christine Nettleton in 1996. In 2007 they moved to Redmond, where they enjoyed golfing and spending time with friends and family. Mike passed away on the morning of Feb. 2 after an eight-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Mike is survived by his wife, Christine; son, Jeff (Bobbi) Dew; stepdaughter, Francie (Andy) Engel; siblings, Susan, Jeannie, Pat, Gary and Brian; and five grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9 in Victorious Faith Family Church, 811 Center Street, Oregon City. Following the memorial service will be a celebration of life. Location to be announced at the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mike's name may be made to Partners in Care (formerly Central Oregon Hospice) or the Oregon Humane Society.

Published in The Oregonian on 2/5/2009

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