Dominick DeFlorio

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.