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Anthony "Dennis" Dennis DelFavero

Leesburg, FL, USA

March 20, 1948 - November 24, 2020

Mar 20, 1948 - Nov 24, 2020

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Anthony “Dennis” DelFavero, 72, of Leesburg FL, died on Tuesday November 24th at AdventHealth Waterman Hospital in Tavares following a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Dennis was born and raised in Boston MA. Dennis enlisted in the Navy from 1964-1969, he honorably served his country in the Vietnam war. He went on to enlist in the Army reserves from 1971-1978. Upon retiring from the Army, Dennis became a Billerica MA resident for over 30 years. He was a proud member of Elks Lodge BPOE #2071 where he reached the coveted status of Exalted Ruler. Dennis also served as a member of both the Masonic Lodge and Shiners. Known as the type of person to give you the shirt off his back. Although he presented a tough exterior, he was a soft-hearted loving man, who loved the “open road”. Dennis is survived his children, Angela & Denis St. Laurent, Shayne DelFavero, Laura & Jim Shanley; Brothers, John & his wife Bonnie (Cargill), Eugene & his wife Nina. Along with many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Duilio DelFavero, Brothers; Joseph DelFavero & Thomas DelFavero, Sister: Catherine Spacer, uncle & aunt Clement (Ikey) & Phyllis DelFavero.
Funeral mass will be held at St. Margaret's Church 141 Main St, Buzzards Bay MA on May 14th at 9:30am, followed by an 11:15 burial service at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne MA. Due to COVID-19 the cemetery has a limited attendance policy, please be sure to reach out to a family member prior to going to the cemetery.

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