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GENO FILIZETTI
In Memory of
GENO
FILIZETTI
1923 - 2018
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Obituary for GENO FILIZETTI

Geno Filizetti, 94, lifelong Gwinn resident, entered eternal life early Thursday morning, January 4, 2018 at UP Health System – Marquette.
Geno was born July 28, 1923 in Princeton to Joseph and Eufrizina (Cantamessa) Filizetti and attended Gwinn High School. Following his schooling he began his working career underground at the Princeton Mine. He then enlisted in the United States Navy, serving during WWII aboard the USS Hornet CVA-12.
Following his service to his country, Geno returned to work at the Princeton Mine before owning and operating a dump truck business. He then began his employment with Cleveland Cliffs, eventually retiring as a superintendent from the Empire Mine with 37 years of service with CCI.
Mr. Filizetti was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gwinn, Little Lake American Legion, and was a lifetime member of the Gwinn VFW. He enjoyed golfing and was also a member of Red Fox Run. Geno was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing and deer hunting. He also enjoyed playing softball, which he did well into his 50’s, and spending winters in Arizona and Florida with his wife.
Surviving are his son, Bryan (Nancy) Filizetti of Gwinn; his brother, Peter Filizetti of Ishpeming; two grandchildren: Melissa (Kevin) Koepp and Richard Copley; three great-grandchildren: Andrew and Tyler Koepp and Bryan William Copley; a great-great-granddaughter, Dahila Joe Koepp; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and his canine companion, Tika. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth (Lehtinen) Filizetti on January 12, 1998; a great-grandson, Derek John Koepp; four brothers: Reno, John, Bruno, and Hugo Filizetti; and two sisters: Mary Ghiringhelli and Angie Herbert.

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