Joseph S. "Joe"
Filippini, age 62 of Westville, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 24,
2016, due to a tragic motorcycle accident.
He was born on July
21, 1954 in Chicago, IL, to Victor and June (Hughes) Filippini.
He is survived by
his children, Frank Filippini of Chicago, IL, Scott Filippini of Chesterton,
IN, Victoria (Brett) Knueven of Rockford, IL, and Ariana Filippini of
Chesterton, IN; brothers, Victor (Marlo Del Percio) Filippini, Michael
(Jackie) Filippini and Matthew Filippini and sisters, Lorna Filippini and
Mary Jo Filippini.
He was preceded in
death by his parents and wife, Colette.
Joe loved his
family and put others first. He always had a good story to tell and could
make anyone smile. He was a jack of all trades, master of many and would
help anyone in need.
Funeral services
will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., at Edmonds &
Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Chesterton, IN, 46304, with Pastor Scott
Jones officiating.
Visitation will
take on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. until the time of
service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation will be performed by
Heritage Crematory, Portage, IN.