Lewis J. Cillo, 88, of Clearfield died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the Clearfield Hospital. He was born July 7, 1924, a son of the late John and Frances (Toney) Cillo.
Mr. Cillo was employed at the Clearfield Hospital for 27 years. Prior to that, he had worked on the New York Central Railroad.
He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield and also a former member of the American Legion John Lewis Shade Post #6, Clearfield. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Cillo served with the U. S. Army.
He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian R. (Barone) Cillo on Sept. 28, 2001 and whom he wed July 5, 1947 in Clearfield. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Louise Carfley, Caroline Barone and Thelma Cillo and a brother, Michael Cillo.
A memorial mass will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield or to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 275 21st St., Clearfield.
The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield is charge of arrangements.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.