Gloria S. DePhilippe (nee Urbani), age 96 of Ridley Park, passed away on Saturday March 1st with family by her side. Her parents emigrated from Italy and raised Gloria along with her twin sister and older brother in Chester and Eddystone. She graduated from Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Chester and earned her cosmetology license from Wilford Beauty Academy of Philadelphia. She operated Twins Beauty Shop in Eddystone with her father and twin sister until 1954. Gloria met her husband, the late Alexander DePhilippe, in 1953 on a blind date that was set up by one of her loyal customers. They welcomed 3 children and were happily married for 35 years until Alexanders passing in 1989.
For over 20 years, she was a passionate volunteer at Taylor Hospital, and an active member of Ridley Park Senior Club and Ridley Park Swim Club. You could find Gloria soaking up the sun at the shore or on her balcony, watching a movie (preferably a musical), taking long walks around the neighborhood, and gossiping with friends and neighbors. She rarely missed an episode of Lawrence Welk and Wheel of Fortune. Later in life, Gloria traveled to Italy and Hawaiiwhere she had an unforgettable helicopter tour of the Hawaiian islands. She will be missed for her humor, her feistiness, her candy, her hair braiding ability, and her unbreakable spirit.
Gloria is predeceased by her parents, John and Adele Urbani (nee Testoni), brother Robert Urbani, twin sister Flora Urbani, husband Alexander DePhilippe, son John DePhilippe, and daughter Donna DePhilippe
Gloria was a dedicated mother to David DePhilippe, a devoted Gram to 3 grandchildren: Nicole Dennison (Patrick), Dana Cook (Timothy), and Mark DePhilippe (Jamie), and a loving GG to 6 great grandchildren
Friends and family are invited to her Funeral Mass on Friday March 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Peace Church 501 Milmont Ave. Milmont Park, PA. Friends may call after 9:30AM at the Church. Interment will follow at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the ALS association. Dedicated to Finding a Cure for ALS | The ALS Association
For over 20 years, she was a passionate volunteer at Taylor Hospital, and an active member of Ridley Park Senior Club and Ridley Park Swim Club. You could find Gloria soaking up the sun at the shore or on her balcony, watching a movie (preferably a musical), taking long walks around the neighborhood, and gossiping with friends and neighbors. She rarely missed an episode of Lawrence Welk and Wheel of Fortune. Later in life, Gloria traveled to Italy and Hawaiiwhere she had an unforgettable helicopter tour of the Hawaiian islands. She will be missed for her humor, her feistiness, her candy, her hair braiding ability, and her unbreakable spirit.
Gloria is predeceased by her parents, John and Adele Urbani (nee Testoni), brother Robert Urbani, twin sister Flora Urbani, husband Alexander DePhilippe, son John DePhilippe, and daughter Donna DePhilippe
Gloria was a dedicated mother to David DePhilippe, a devoted Gram to 3 grandchildren: Nicole Dennison (Patrick), Dana Cook (Timothy), and Mark DePhilippe (Jamie), and a loving GG to 6 great grandchildren
Friends and family are invited to her Funeral Mass on Friday March 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Peace Church 501 Milmont Ave. Milmont Park, PA. Friends may call after 9:30AM at the Church. Interment will follow at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the ALS association. Dedicated to Finding a Cure for ALS | The ALS Association