Emory F. DiFlori

DiFlori, Emory F. 90, of Richland. Died July 31, 2015, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born Sept. 30, 1924, in Windber. Son of the late Dominick and Rita (Berdine) Flori. Preceded in death by step-mother, Nellie (Owens) Flori; son Mark DiFlori; siblings, Joseph “Blackie”,  Philip, Matilda Flori, infant Beatrice, Eva Kline, Theresa Rothman and Evelyn Jean Wagner. Survived by wife of 64 years, Frances (Torina); Daughter, Rita B. DiFlori; grandchildren, Aaron, Jordan, Patrick, Theresa and Isaac DiFlori. Great granddaughter, Myra. Brother of Dennis Flori, Ann Falbo, Baltimore,MD, Mildred Santos, Charleston, SC and Dolores Donohue, VA. Also survived by daughter in law, Debra (Thomas) DiFlori, Acosta, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Retired draftsman from US Steel Corp. Member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, Geistown. He enjoyed bowling, hunting, gardening and spending time with family and friends. Emory was a big guy with a”Teddy Bear Heart”. Friends received from 2-8 PM Monday at Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, where Vigil Service will be held. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM Tuesday at St. Benedict Church. Fr. David S. Peles, pastor. Committal at Richland Cemetery Mausoleum. (Online condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com)