Obituary of Alvin J. DeStefano

Alvin "Bob" "Pop-Pop" DeStefano, 80, of Brookhaven, PA, died Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Taylor Hospice House, Ridley Park, PA. Mr. DeStefano was born in Gallitzin, PA; he had been a resident of Brookhaven for 47 years. Mr. DeStefano was a graduate of the University of Maryland and obtained a degree in Journalism. He was a US Army Veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. He worked for State Farm Insurance Company for over 40 years, and retired as an Underwriter Supervisor. Mr. DeStefano was a member of The Church of Our Lady of Charity. He was devoted to his family, especially his grandchildren, and attended all of their special events. He enjoyed the seashore and vacations with his family in Wildwood, NJ. He was an avid sportsman and was a passionate Eagles and Phillies fan. He was the husband, of 50 years, to the late Irene Winnie (Harvanek) DeStefano, who died May 23, 2005. SURVIVORS Daughter: Terri (Anthony) Filippone of Mullica Hill, NJ Son: Jeff (Debbie) DeStefano of Aston, PA Grandchildren: Christian, Kelsi, Samuel, Jessica, Dawn and Nicole Memorial Gifts in memory of Alvin DeStefano may be given to Taylor Hospice, 300 Johnson Ave., P.O. Box 147, Ridley Park, PA 19078.