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Francis Filipowicz Obituary

Dr. Francis J. Filipowicz, born in Buffalo, N.Y. December 24, 1931, died in Richmond Thursday, November 24, 2005. He is survived by his wife Cheri; his sons, James of San Antonio, Texas and Carl Filipowicz of Richmond; his daughters, Mary Ellen Letien of Sumpter, S.C. and Gayle Nelson of Weems, Va.; a stepson, Warren Mueller of Manassas, Va.; 10 grandchildren; his brothers, Matthew, Joseph and Steve Filipowicz; his sisters, Mary Haider, Helen Mitchell, Jane Brotz and Ann Wienckowski. Dr. Filipowicz was a retired periodontist who practiced in Richmond for over 35 years. He was past president of the Virginia State Golf Association and the Richmond Golf Association. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bliley Funeral Homes' Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Avenue. Services and interment will be held privately. The family requests that contributions be made to a charity of your choice.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Nov. 27 to Nov. 28, 2005.

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Rick and Beverly Coleman

December 16, 2005

Our memories of Dr. Filipowicz will always be positive ones. Our family's heart felt thoughts and prayers go out to the members of the Filipowicz family. May God find His way to comfort each of you through the upcoming days. With all our love, the Colemans.

John Wcislo

December 11, 2005

To Cousin Frank's wife and children, brothers & sisters, our deepest sympathies at this time of great loss. I will always remember Frank's enthusiasm about re-discovering our family's Polish roots, and the stories of his visits to the Mroczek Family in Poland. His pride in his heritage was an inspiration to all. Do widzenia Franek!

Phil and Laura Julian

December 7, 2005

Our sincerest condolences, Carl, in the loss of your father. We pray your memories will bring you comfort and joy even in this time of sadness.

Sandra Michael Randell

December 5, 2005

Our sincere sympathies to the Filipowicz family during this sad time. You are in our prayers. Mike and Sandra Randell

Joe Filipowicz

December 4, 2005

We extend our deepest sympathies to the Filipowicz family in Virginia. Frank's journey in life was filled with laughter and much wisdom. He was a giving uncle and brother. Frank and his family are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time.

Love Joe, Diane, Joe (Heather), Jennifer (Brian) and Jill

jerry john wienckowski

December 1, 2005

We will miss you Uncle Frank. Our sympathy to the Filipowicz family. My family on Long Island still talks about Uncle Frank from meeting him at our wedding. He had the gift of making people always smile. We will miss him. Love Jerry and Gabrielle

Jan Doyle

December 1, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the Filipowicz family.

Michael/jJanet Muller

November 29, 2005

So glad I was able to spend some time with him in the last week.It meant so much to me....I'm lucky

Mick

Nancy Brice

November 29, 2005

My sincere condolences to the Filipowicz family. I was a patient of Dr. Filipowicz shortly before he retired. He was such a nice man and it was a pleasure rather than a pain to have periodontal work done. I was very sorry to read of his passing.

Robin and Mike Mitchell

November 29, 2005

Our prayers are with the Filipowicz family. We will miss our Uncle Frank. We are forever grateful for his love and all that he has taught us. All of the stories and traditions we will keep close to our hearts. When we need to smile, we'll remember his laughter. We are proud to call him our Uncle. Goodbye Uncle Frank. We will see you again someday. All of our love..Robin and Mike

Jackie Schweizer

November 28, 2005

To Uncle Frank's beloved family - We share in your grief and send our love. He was so very proud of his children and grandkids. He taught us to embrace our heritage and was all about good times and happy memories. I will miss him so much. May he rest in peace where there is no pain and the polkas never end...

Jackie, David, Jack and Gianna

Jane and Bob Brotz

November 28, 2005

We all knew Frank's condition but when the news came it hit us very hard, I guess we always thought our big brother would beat the big c. Always had a joke to tell and a great sense of humor, never a word about how bad he felt or the pain he was in. Always a positive attitude I am so glad we made that trip to the farm What a wonderful time we had. Now i know why Frank loved the farm, he felt so at home there. Cheri you and Frank made us feel so welcomed and comfortable in your home Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all. With Frank there was never a dull moment Steve and Matty remember all those fun times with Frank. They love telling one story after another. That is what keeps us going , all those loving memories Love to all Jane and Bob Brotz

Helen Mitchell

November 28, 2005

To our Filipowicz Family in Virginia, Our Deepest sympathies at the loss of my beloved brother and Uncle. We will miss his visits to Lancaster/Depew as he always spread laughter with his quick wit and abundance of jokes. We will always remember him with his charming smile.

Love, Hacia, Ed, Ray (Debbie), John (Margie), Ellen (William)and Mark

Sam and Anne Baroody

November 28, 2005

Frank was a wonderful person, a role model and a dear friend for more than forty years. Our deepest sympathy to the entire Filipowicz family.

Matty Filipowicz

November 28, 2005

We were born two years apart but were best and closest friends for 72 wonderful years. Your friendship, wisdom, humor and talent will be missed very much - not mentioning the great golf matches and tournaments we played in. I regret so much that you had to leave so suddenly to begin a new life. I hope that some day we will meet again.

Your loving brother, Matty

Matthew and Alice Filipowicz

November 28, 2005

We extend our condolences to the entire family. We will miss Francis very much as he has been very close to our hearts as he has been to his family. May God Bless him and his beautiful and great family.

With love, Matty & Alice Filipowicz

Dr. Henry Alperin

November 28, 2005

My sympathies to the family. My mother,Sylvia Alperin worked for the doctor for several years, and I had the pleasure to meet him at that time.

Ann & Jerry Wienckowski

November 28, 2005

To the Filipowicz family.We will miss our brother "FRANEK" dearly...He brought much joy and happiness to our lives.We will watch for his star in the heavens when we run in the early morning.As Grandpa Matty Filipowicz Sr. always said "may the good Lord bless you!"...

Love, Annie & Jerry Wienckowski

Robert Farmer

November 27, 2005

Cheri, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mary Haider

November 27, 2005

Our condolences to his wonderful four children. He was a great big brother and godfather and we will miss his vitality, endless energy and the talent to capture an audience with his wit and wisdom. Aunt Mary and Michael



The day he was born, everybody was happy - he cried alone.

In his last hours, all others are weeping and he is the only one without a tear.

Christine Papadakis

November 27, 2005

Our sympathy and prayers are

with your family.....



Chris & Jim Papadakis

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