Haverhill – Anthony J. “Tony” DiFloures, Sr., 92 of Haverhill, loving husband of 69 years to Jean (Arnold) DiFloures, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Tony was born, raised and educated in Haverhill and attended St. James grammar school. He was one of nine children, the son of the late Louis and Julia (Kapella) DiFloures. A Korean War Veteran, he proudly served in the Navy aboard the USS Chloris, enlisting in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1954. Upon his discharge he returned home and was employed in the local shoe industry. Tony then went to work at the Western Electric, AT&T, and retired from Lucent Technologies as a layout operator. Tony enjoyed vacations in Florida, trips to Salisbury Reservation, visiting relatives in Maine, camping and loved deep sea fishing. He was a talented carpenter and mechanic as many knew, Tony could fix anything…a Mr. Fixit. He was lovingly known as Papa to not only his grandchildren but to many others throughout the years.
Mr. DiFloures married the love of his life in 1955 and raised four loving children together. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He leaves his beloved wife, Jean DiFloures of Haverhill, three loving daughters; Donna M. Luciano and her husband James, of Plaistow, Suzanne Murphy of Haverhill and Gina M. Ceder and her husband Greg of Haverhill and a son; Anthony J. DiFloures Jr. and his wife Lynnette of Haverhill, ten grandchildren; Jamie Uliano, Amanda Kelly, Paul Luciano, John Murphy, Colleen Guarnieri, Patrick Murphy, Kelsey Ceder, Emily Ceder, Jackson DiFloures and Ryan DiFloures, five great grandchildren; Nicholas Uliano, Lucas, Lydia, and Tyler Kelly and Carmen Luciano and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son in law John Murphy and his siblings, brother , Bedrnardo “Ben” DiFloures, sisters; Nancy Rembis, Helen Tidd, Florence Fogel, Mary Amidio, Louisa Chabot, Josephine Matthews and Irene DiFloures.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to St. James Church/LMOHP (Liz Murphy Open Hand Pantry) 6 Cottage St. Haverhill, MA 01830.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours for Mr. DiFloures on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday May 2 at 10:00 AM at St. James Church, Winter St. Haverhill. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, North Broadway Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Jamie Buckley says
April 29, 2024 at 3:03 pmLoving thoughts and prayers to the DiFloures family. Mr. DiFloures a true handy man with a wealth of knowledge will always be remember for his dedication to family. I know my best meals while away at college were those when we got a fresh batch of his chicken cutlets. I will think of the conversations we have had over the years and not matter what the subject, I always walked away learning something. Blessed are Tony and Jean for having so many wonderful years together. Sending my condolences and hugs to Jean, Donna, Sue, Gina, Tony and the rest of the greater DiFloures clan.
-Buck
Fred Whittier says
April 30, 2024 at 7:02 pmI’m so sorry to hear of Uncle Tony’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Auntie Jean, Donna, Sue, Gina, Tony and the rest of the DiFloures family. He will be greatly missed! He was truly a good man and was always very kind and generous to all of us in the family. He always made us feel welcome.
Fred and Gina Whittier and family, and my little sister Mary Brisson (Whittier)