Michael DiFoglio

October 18, 1921 - August 31, 2018

Michael DiFoglio, Sr. passed away August 31, 2018 at the age of 96. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1921. Mr. DiFoglio was a supervisor at Boeing-Helicopter in Ridley Park, PA. Before he retired in 1982 after 30 years. He served in the Army in the 3257th Signal Company in Europe during World War II. He was in the Battle of the Bulge. He served in the Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Service Plaque, American Campaign Medal, E.T.O. Medal with three bronze stars, and World War II Victory Medal. He was also awarded the Liberation of France Medal and he served during the Cold War in Germany. After the War he served 11 years in the Penna. National Guard, and later 22 years in the U.S. Army Reserve in the 304th Civil Affairs Group in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He retired from the Army Reserve in October 1981 after 35 ½ years of military service with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer III. He was a life member of the V.F.W. Post 6253 in Berlin, NJ and the American Legion Post 0271 in Berlin, NJ. Michael was predeceased by his beloved wife of 58 years, Yolanda (nee Marioni) who passed away in 2000. He is the loving father of Joan Renna (son-in-law Anthony Renna), Denise Neri (son-in-law the late Peter Neri), and the late Michael DiFoglio, II. He is the brother of the late Elizabeth Boggi; dear grandfather of 9 grandchildren, and proud great-grandfather of 16 great grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Viewing will be Friday, September 7th, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM at Earle Funeral Home, 122 W. Church St., Blackwood, NJ 08012. His Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Hope Parish/St. Jude's Church, 402 S. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory would be appreciated to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com