Ronald Joseph DeFilippis

 
 
 

May Ron’s professional integrity, commitment to community, his humor and penchant for finding fun - even as a big kid - be forever remembered and shared by all those he loved and all those who loved him unequivocally in return.

 
 

To ensure your generosity and support are acknowledged, Ron’s family has requested that memorial contributions be made through IN MEMORY OF to the following

 
 

Tunnel to Towers Foundation

The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation honors the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001. Through its programs, the Foundation is committed to ensuring we never forget the events of 9/11, the sacrifices that were made and the sacrifices that continue to be made by our first responders in the line of duty today.

Through the Fallen First Responder Home Program, Tunnel to Towers aims to pay off the mortgages of fallen law enforcement officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty that leave behind young children. With its Smart Home Program, The Tunnel to Towers Foundation builds mortgage-free smart homes for the most catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. Each home is designed to address the unique needs of each individual, enabling them to reclaim their independence. And launched in 2018, The Gold Star Family Home Program expands the Foundation’s service to honor the legacy of those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country, providing a mortgage-free home to surviving spouses with young children.

 
 
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
 
 
 
 
 
 

Boys Town

In 1917, a young Irish priest named Father Edward Flanagan grew discouraged in his work with homeless men in Omaha, Nebraska. He shifted his attention and rented a boarding house that became Father Flanagan’s Home for Boys. Flanagan welcomed all boys, regardless of their race or religion and by the spring, 100 boys were living at the Home.

Since that time, Boys Town has continued to expand in its dedication to providing compassionate treatment for the behavioral, emotional and physical problems of children and families. Its programs include: The Family Home where children live in homes and are cared for by married couples known as Family-Teachers®; The Boys Town National Research Hospital® is a nationally-recognized treatment center for children with hearing and speech disorders and helps 60,000 deaf and hard-of-hearing students each year; and the National Hotline which has handled more than 8 million calls since its inception. Each year, Boys Town impacts the lives of over two million people and strives to fulfill its mission to help every child and family to thrive, regardless of background and circumstances.

 
 
Boys Town

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