"Rest in peace Dominic, I will always remember you laughing, joking, caring, awesome personality a true gentlemen. There was never dull moment when you were around. My deepest condolences to all your love ones, you will be forever-miss. Maria Gaitan"
In loving memory of
Dominick DeFlorio
April 1, 1932 - March 31, 2017
Dominick DeFlorio, of Sunrise, Florida, passed away one day shy of his 85th birthday, March 31, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida following a brief illness.
Born in Brooklyn, New York on April 1, 1932, son of Angelo and Carmella (Perillo) DeFlorio. Raised in Brooklyn, Dominick and his family moved to Franklin Square, Long Island, New York. At the age of twenty, Mr. DeFlorio was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean War attaining the rank of Corporal.
In 1978, he and his wife Michalena moved to Sunrise, Florida. Before he retired, he owned and operated a restaurant, Dominick's on Route 84 in Fort Lauderdale. He enjoyed boating, fishing and cooking. Dominick was a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survived his loving children Stephen (Joann) DeFlorio, Lorraine (Bobby) Nichols, Robert (Debbie Lellos) DeFlorio, five adored grandchildren, Michael (Brooke) Sarysz, Matthew Sarysz, Stephen DeFlorio, Vincent DeFlorio and Angelina DeFlorio. He was blessed with a great granddaughter, Ava Brooke Sarysz who is near and dear to his heart. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Michalena DeFlorio in 2005.
Visitation on Tuesday, April 4th from 5:00 ~ 8:00 P.M. and again on Wednesday, April 5th from 5:00 ~ 9:00 P.M. at Fred Hunters University Drive Home, 2401 South University Drive, Davie. A Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, April 6th at 10 A.M. at St. David Catholic Church, 3900 South University Drive, Davie. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.
Entombment will follow at Our Lady, Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
Tributes
"I was totally in disbelief when I came on my shift at Hard Rock Live, Dominick was always laughing a joking my favorite elevator guy, I would bring him his coffee, proud to have known the man, he will be sorely missed. RIP Dominick...."
"Our Deepest Condolences go out to your Family. Our Love and Prayers are with you. Anthony and Trish"
"We truly missed Dom at the Potenza Family Reunion. Jan and I spent very little time with Dom and Lena except at our grandparents summer home in Kings Park Long Island. It was always a fun time and Dom always made us laugh, he was an awesome cousin and friend and he will be missed by all who knew him. Jan and I will continue to keep him and all our cousins in our thoughts and prayers. We all live so far apart and we hope and pray that the Potenza Reunions continue in the years to come and then and only then can we share all of the wonderful times we had growing up. May God bless you Dom. With deepest sympathy, Tony and Jan D'Aquisto, The Villages, Florida "
"I met Dominick at Hard Rock. He and Catherine always saved a spot for me in the employees dining room where we "kibbutzed" and shared stories about our families. I will miss him and his jokes. Sincere sympathy to the family. Jan Blackmore"
"I will miss you Dominick. You always had such an infectious laugh. It was so much fun working with you. My deepest sympathy to the family. He was such a wonderful person."
"You always knows how to make me laugh I will truly miss you working at hardrock as your friend i know God has call you home we were bless to have you rest in heaven you will never be forgotten to your children and grandchildren he will continue to watch over you find comfort he is home in gods arms"
"From all your co-workers of Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, will miss you a lot... *R.I.P.* To all the family, my sincere condolences at this time of sorrow.... PEDRO PAGAN"
"R.I.P Dominick you will be Missed by All who Knew You. Our Deepest Sympathy to Your Family. Roe & Stacey.."
"My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and may he rest in piece."
"Peace and comfort to Dominick's beautiful family. He left a memory of a gift of laughter to all of the people he met. Dominick loved people and will be sadly missed by everyone. May he R.I.P. Catherine Donato"
"We send our most sincere sympathy to all of Dominick's family. Such a great man. We have many wonderful and fun memories with Dominick over the years we knew him. I hope these kind of memories bring comfort and peace to you all at this time and in the future. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless his soul. Tony, Pat, and Amanda Potenza"
"My sincere condolences to the DeFlorio family Ken Dunn, Fred Hunters Funeral Home "