He is survived by his son, Jeffry (Janet) Filippi of Parrish, Florida, and daughter Michele (Kenneth) Gallas and their children, Jenna and Steven Gallas of Gurnee, Illinois. He is also survived by his sister Jackie Carmignani along with several nieces and nephews.
Dick was preceded in death by the love of his life, Cecile in 2005, and his daughter, Jill Filippi, who passed away in 1996. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Genesio and Grace Filippi.
Dick was born in Chicago in 1936. He attended Fenwick High School in Oak Park, IL and Notre Dame University. He earned his medical degree at the Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dick returned to Chicago and began his medical practice. In 1974, he was recruited to serve as Head of Internal Medicine at Toledo’s Parkview Hospital. Over the years, he held a variety of leadership positions at Parkview, including Chief of Staff. When Parkview closed in 1994, Richard joined the staffs at Flower and Mercy Hospitals while continuing his private practice.
During his professional career, Dick enjoyed the admiration and respect of his colleagues and staff members. He was a dedicated teacher and would often be seen at the hospital or in his private practice accompanied by medical students, to whom he graciously passed along his knowledge and expertise.
Dick retired in 2004 and relocated to Ellenton, Florida in 2015.
Dick was a born athlete. He loved all sports and was forever loyal to his beloved Fighting Irish and Chicago White Sox. Dick was an avid tennis player – a fierce competitor on the courts, having won countless singles and doubles tournaments among Toledo’s best amateur tennis enthusiasts.
Following retirement, Dick enjoyed spending time with his cigar buddies at La Casa De La Habana in West Toledo, “solving the world’s problems.” They honored Dick with a going away dinner and presented him with a cake which read, “Ask Doc. He knows everything.”
Dick’s favorite activity, however, was spending time with his grandchildren, Jenna and Steven Gallas.
Above all, Dick was a man of deep faith. He was a member of Christ the King Church in Toledo for 40+ years. His faith was the foundation that defined him; a devoted husband, a loving father, a caring grandfather, a respected physician and mentor, and a trusted and loyal friend.
Funeral services will be held at Christ the King Church on Saturday, November 2nd at 10:00 AM, followed by burial at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery.
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