Federico Quito Quillopo, 95 years of age, departed his life peacefully at home in Newport News, Virginia, surrounded by his wife and family on Saturday, February 11, 2023.
Federico was born on November 5, 1927, in Puro, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, to the late Simplicio and Rosa (Quito) Quillopo. He is preceded in death by his children, JoAnn Dunsmore, Marie, and Antonio, grandson, Tommy Cartwright, Jr; great-granddaughter, Amya Smith and his siblings, Marino, Erminio, Virgilio, Frances Abendanio, Veronica, and Salvador.
In 1952, while residing in Honolulu, he was drafted into the United States Army. He was promoted to Corporal as part of Company K, 65 th Infantry Regiment, and was awarded the Korean Service Medal for service in the Korean War. He retired in 1989 with 38 years of Department of Defense Civil service and was a State of Hawaii government employee for 16 years. After retirement, he moved his family from Hawaii to Newport News, Virginia, where years later, he worked part-time at Fort Eustis Bowling Center to stay active. He was a man of faith, country, and character who was hard-working and enjoyed family gatherings, swimming
at the beach with his family, and fishing/crabbing during his free time.
Federico is survived by his spouse Maximina of 59 years; his children, Jerome (Cora) Adarna, Arlene (Craig) Gallafent, Federico, JR (Patricia), Jerry (Cassie), Michael (Leah), Eddie (Freda), Dorothy (Shane) Aquino, Rosemarie Cartwright, Rowena (Anthony) Bowser, Jeanie (Sunday) Taylor, Sharon, his brother, Amado, sister Susana, and many, many, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great, Great Grandchildren.
There will be a visitation Friday, March 3, 2023 from 10-11am at Altmeyer Funeral Home Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Ave. Newport News, VA 23608, followed by a service at 11am. Interment will be at Albert G. Horton Jr Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Rd. Suffolk, VA 23434 at 3pm.
❤️Our heartfelt condolences to the family🙏🏼
My deepest condolences Quillopo Fam. Please watch over my grandmother saning(susana). Rest in peace lolo.🙏🤍
My condolences Quillopo family. May God be with you all during this time! Sending love and prayers.
My condolences to you and your family during your time of grief.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO SHARON AND GIGI AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIEND DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. IT IS VERY HARD TO LOSE A PARENT, BUT JUST REMEMBER TO GOOD MEMORIES OF THEM. MUCH LOVE AND HUGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS
ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON THIS LOSS. HE WILL BE MISSED FOREVER AND ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.🙏🏻♥️💐
From: Jerson and Bing Quillopo and Family
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Federico Quito Quillopo, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Army Veteran, Federico Quito Quillopo, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †