Philip A. Giuffre

It is with heartbreaking sorrow we share the passing of Philip (Phil) A. Giuffre, Jr. age 63.  Phil was born in Chicago, IL December 13, 1960 and left us on March 1, 2024.  We celebrate his legacy of dedicated service, strength and perseverance.  Phil enlisted in the US Army in 1979; Trp B 1/17th CAV, 82 Airborne, Ft. Bragg.  He proudly served for 3 years before being honorably discharged in 1982, due to an injury.  Phil dedicated 20 years of service with the Chicago Fire Department as a FF/Paramedic.  He shared his love of emergency medicine with the countless students whom he taught during his years of being an educator with Malcolm X College.  In retirement Phil enjoyed his life-long hobby of Pyrotechnics.  Phil has touched so many lives and leaves a legacy behind.  He was preceded in death by his parents Philip Giuffre, Sr. and Carol Spano.  He is survived by his wife Toni (nee Greene), children Kimi, Nico and Natalie, his brothers Vince (Peg) Spano, Rocky (Wendy) Spano and many nieces and nephews.  Visitation will be Saturday, March 16th, 2-4 p.m. at RiverStone Christian Church, 609 S. 10th Street, Oregon, IL 61061.  Funeral Service to begin at 4 p.m. at the Church.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: RiverStone Christian Church or Pyrotechnics Guild International.

  Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL assisted the family with services.

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