Filippina Mallozzi

Filippina Mallozzi, 99 of Staten Island, New York passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at The Harborage in North Bergen, New Jersey. Born Monday, October 15, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio, Filippina was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Giovanna Caro. Filippina, or Phyllis as she was known, would move with her family to Brooklyn, they would settle in the Sunset Park section. Phyllis was a graduate of Sarah J. Hale Vocational High School. Phyllis would meet the love of her life Crispino Mallozzi in 1945, and the couple married after 3 years of courtship. The newlyweds would live in Brooklyn, and start a family of their own. During the years the family would move to California for a short time, the family would then return to Brooklyn, before settling on Staten Island in 1966. Phyllis worked for Bankers Trust for 25 years as an administrative assistant, before retiring in 1987. While living on Staten Island, Phyllis was an active member of the Holy Child Church. Phyllis was active in different clubs throughout her life, whether it was time spent at the Friendship club of Mt. Loretto, at the Bankers Trust Stamp Club with friends at work, the Columbiettes, or with the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. Phyllis was very active in the V.F.W. She served on different leadership roles of the organization throughout NY City and NY State. As a life long member of the VFW, Phyllis also served as the auxiliary and Kings County president, and NY state chaplain. Phyllis also volunteered her time at the Brooklyn VA Hospital. The veterans held a special place in her heart. When Phyllis wasn't at a group meeting, or volunteering her time, she enjoyed gardening, planting flowers, shrubs, and vegetables. Phyllis enjoyed photography, either stills or 8mm, especially taking those photos on one of her many trips, or at the museums she enjoyed visiting. Phyllis also enjoyed going to the theater to see a live show, dancing, or taking a trip down to Atlantic City. Phyllis was a loving and caring woman who will be missed by all those that were blessed to have her in their lives. Phyllis was predeceased by her beloved husband Crispino, who passed away in 1973, by her parents, Vincenzo and Giovanna Caro, by her sister Giuseppina Taranto, and by her brothers Giuseppe and Innocenzo Caro. Phyllis is survived by her loving daughters, Maria Mallozzi Gruner and her husband Robert, and Joann Mallozzi Panella, by her son in law Steven Panella, by her grandchildren, Brandon Christopher Gruner and his wife Michele Lee, Steven Christopher Panella and his wife Jenna, and Michelle Panella Vicaro and her husband Andrew, and by her great grandchildren, Jasper Christopher Gruner, Luca Mark Panella, Gianna Vicaro, Giulianna Nicole Panella, and Adelina Vicaro. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday at Holy Child Church located at 4747 Amboy Rd Staten Island, New York 10312. Interment will be in St. Charles Cemetery. Donations in memory of Phyllis can be made to the following organizations. The Disabled American Veterans, link provided below. https://secure.dav.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app30131a?23812.donation=form1&df_id=23812&mfc_pref=T&_gl=1*1jeznni*_ga*MTM1NTUzODc1My4xNjc3MjQ2MjQ2*_ga_1NLNFTWZTF*MTY3NzI0NjI0Ni4xLjEuMTY3NzI0NjI1Ni41MC4wLjA.&NONCE_TOKEN=F9E4E5BBE0791B2132EE331652ED4FAC The Dementia Society of America, link provided below https://www.dementiasociety.org/donate

Filippina Mallozzi

October 15, 1923 - February 20, 2023