Fernando DeFilippo

Fernando DeFilippo, 62, of East Hanover, N.J., passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

Relatives and friends are welcomed to join the family for a Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church, 312 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover, N.J., immediately followed by the interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, N.J.

Arrangements are by Paul Ippolito-Dancy Memorial, 9 Smull Ave., Caldwell, NJ

Born in Orange, Mr. DeFilippo was a lifelong resident of East Hanover.

He was the owner and operator of Columbus Auto Body in Belleville for many years.

Mr. DeFilippo is survived by his son, Gerard DeFilippo and his wife, Samantha DeFilippo; life companion Christina Umstead; brothers, Leonard DeFilippo and Frank DeFilippo, former wife Vincenza Lazzaro and grandchildren, Giuliano and Santino.