Joseph Filutze

JOE FILUTZE AMMON, ID -- Joseph “Joe” Filutze, 79, of Ammon, died February 13, 2008, at his home of a brain tumor. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice. He was born January 6, 1929, in North East, Pennsylvania, to James Filutze and Spassimino Paggano Filutze. He grew up and attended school in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he lived until he was 21 years old. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II in the Aleutian Islands. He graduated with a degree in building construction from the University of California. He moved to Idaho 15 years ago. He married Sue DeMaria Yarger September 4, 1995, in Rigby, Idaho, after an eleven year engagement. He worked as a construction inspector and hospital and school building foreman. He served on the Homeowners Board and held many other positions as well as sitting on the Board of American Arbitration Association. He enjoyed sports, especially the Miami Dolphins, Notre Dame Football, and NASCAR #3 and #8. Joe lived for his family and friends. Survivors include: Wife: Sue Filutze, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Julie (Steve) Parkin, Woodlands, TX Son: Joey Filutze, Napa Valley, CA Daughter: Dawn (Jaxon) Ching, Ammon, ID Daughter: Lynn (Brian) Campagna, Napa Valley, CA Son: John DeMaria Jr., Ammon, ID Brother: Frank Filutze, Ripley, NY Brother: Vinny Filutze, San Marino, CA Sister: Frances Trianna, Northeast, PA Sister: Vickie Putnam, Erie, PA Grandchildren: Trever & Ashley Filutze Nikki, Kylee, & Tony Ching Marcus & Cameron Campagna Jack & Max Parkin He was preceded in death by his parents and eight brothers and sisters. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 18, 2008, at the Wood East Side Chapel, 963 S. Ammon Road, with Pastor Melinda Oberhelman of First Baptist Church officiating. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team. The family will visit with friends Monday for one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Sue & Millard Burke milarkysue@sbcglobal.net We are Julie Parkin's mother- and father-in-law. We have been praying for Joe for a long time and take comfort in knowing his suffering is over and he is forever healed in Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with our sweet Julie, Steve and the boys, and all of Julie's family, that God will give His peace through the days ahead. Sincerely, Sue and Millard Burke (Arkansas) John Cobb john@jandrewdesigns.com The Cobb Family will be praying for peace of heart during this difficult time for all the Filutze Family. With all our love, John, Karine, Lucas, and Malina Cobb Chelsea Giles To Sue & Dawn and the rest of Joe's family . . . our family is thinking of you all. We were so sad to hear of Joe's passing and we pray that the Lord will provide all the comfort that your family needs during this time. Joe was quite the character and always made me laugh!! You will all be in our hearts! Sincerely, Chelsea, Steve, Camryn & Cara Giles Jerry, Jan Trubl Family idamouse@yahoo.com Dear Sue & Family, We were saddened to hear of the passing of Joe. May his warm wonderful smile and happy memories of good times, give you all strength through this sad time. Our prayers are with Joe and your family. May God give you all strength and peace. Love The Trubl Family