Albert Difilippantonio Sr., 100, of Easton, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2016, after celebrating his 100th birthday on Valentines Day.

Albert was born in Martins Creek, PA, one of nine children of Giuseppe and Thomasina (Cicale) Difilippantonio and grew up in Martins Creek.

Albert was married to the former Rose M. Brunetti who passed away in 1995. They married in 1946, and made their home in Easton. He was a hard-working man, providing a very good life for his family. He loved telling jokes, playing the harmonica, and was still doing the jitterbug at age 99. Albert was employed at Lehigh Portland Cement and Nazareth Steel Fabricators. After he retired, he enjoyed woodworking and flea marketing. Since 2010, he was a resident of Gracedale Nursing Home, keeping the staff busy and dancing with nurses and residents. He was a proud and courageous veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater as part of the 158th Infantry Regiment (also known as the Bushmasters).

Albert is survived by his sons Gary and wife Marie of Newtown, CT, and Albert, Jr., of Easton, PA; a brother John and his wife Gloria; five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by his sisters Mary Scarpantonio and Gloria Piscitello; brothers Pete, Pat, Frank, Fiore, and Thomas.

A calling hour will be held on Monday from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.), followed by a funeral service at 12:00 noon in the funeral home. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Palmer Twp.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Alberts memory may be made to the Nazareth Ambulance Corps., PO Box 326, Nazareth, PA 18064. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com