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Obituary For Anthony J. Filosa
Anthony J. Filosa passed away on February 15, 2023, in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
He was born in Arma, Kansas on February 17, 1933 to Basil and Edith Funaro Filosa.
He attended school in Arma, Kansas and graduated from Arma High School in May 1950 and was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the United States Navy from June 1950 until December 1953.
Anthony was both a Lawyer and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He graduated from University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, Indiana) in January 1958 with a BS Degree in Commerce. And in January 1976 he graduated from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago with a JD Degree.
Anthony married Ruth Irene Jungmann in June of 1956. They were married for 64 years and were the parents of five sons and one daughter.
He practiced law in Chicago, Illinois for 14 years prior to moving to Truth or Consequences in 1986 and practiced law in New Mexico for 27 years prior to his retirement on December 31, 2013.
Anthony was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.
Anthony was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Irene Filosa, who passed away on August 29, 2020; a daughter, Mary Edith Filosa Brown; a great-granddaughter, Xiomara Filosa; a brother, Marvin S. (the late Betty) Filosa; and sister, Marie M. Filosa. He leaves to mourn his passing his children, Mark Filosa; John (Cathaleen) Filosa; Matthew (Mary Ellen) Filosa; Luke (Karen) Filosa; Philip (Meegan) Filosa; son-in-law Richard (Lisa) Brown; his three younger brothers, Kenneth Joseph (Florence) Filosa, Lawrence Timothy (Susan) Filosa and Wayne Patrick (the late Carol) Filosa, 16 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
The Rosary will be held at 10:00 A.M. followed by celebration of a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Monsignor John Anderson officiating. Rite of Committal will follow in the Vista Memory Gardens Cemetery with Military Honors. Serving as Casket Bearers will be - Patrick Freeman, Howard Bartoo, Jay Rubin, Steve Janos, Raymond Ruffini, and John Ashbaugh. Memorial contributions may be sent to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 103 E. Sixth Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901.
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May Papa Tony's memory be a blessing. Love, Meghan and John Lyons
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Matt, Mary Ellen & Family - God Speed to this amazing man. Sending love and Prayers - Craig & Sherry Melby
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Sincere condolences to all, Mr. Filosa was a good man and will always be remembered so. Dennis & Barb Anderson
I worked for Tony. I admired his knowledge and his willingness to share with us. I still have words he would tell us pop in my mind every now and then and it brings a smile to my face. Prayers for peace. Karen Thompson
I knew Tony and Irene from his days as a D.A. in Las Cruces. I liked them a lot, even if he was a prosecutor! My wife, a court reporter, liked him, too. I feel bad for Mark, who I know personally. May Tony rest in peace with Irene.
I remember him fondly. What a great man. I am out of town, or I would be there . Mike lilley
Mark, We are sorry to hear about Tony. We have nothing but fond memories of both He and you Mom. You are in our prayers. Jim& Welda Grider
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