Armond Defino
September 06, 2018
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Armond DeFino, age 93, of Des Moines, passed away peacefully with his family on September 6th. He was born in Des Moines on April 25th 1925 to the parents of Domonick and Rose DeFino (Lavia). He was happily married to Elizabeth DeFino (Betty Lorenzano) for 67 years.
Armond, known as Papa by his family, proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII, He owned and managed Des Moines Ornamental Iron, and several other businesses. He worked at Massey Ferguson and also held multiple patents.
He enjoyed baking, gardening, and woodworking, but his proudest accomplishment was his loving family. He was a devoted husband and father and adored his wife, nothing short of a storybook tale.
Papa created more than he consumed and gave more than he took. He loved with his whole heart. The legacy of Armond’s kind spirit, passion for life, smile, and sense of humor, will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Armond was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Bellizzi Mac Rae American Legion Post #659 and Society of Italian Americans.
Armond is survived by his loving wife Betty, his daughter Karen Ausen (John), his three sons Domonick (Vickie), Armond (Holly), and Louis (Julie), his sisters Jenny Reed and Lucrecia Cimino, brother Anthony DeFino, sister-in-law Lynn DeFino, his 10 grandchildren, Nicol (Marcus) Jones, Danielle Ausen, Angela (Mark) McCormick, Catherine DeFino, Emily Toulouse, Anthony DeFino, Gabby DeFino, Ally DeFino, Nicholas Toulouse and Sophia DeFino, 8 great grandchildren, Gianna, Dominic, Liam, Aria, Gabe, Sera, Niko and Lochlan and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Joseph, and Frank.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, September 10, 2018 with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m. followed by a Rosary at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Road followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.
The family asks that donations be given to St. Anthony’s Parish.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
William (Liam) McCormick
11/03/2022
my great grandfather was a kind and warm soul, I will always remember him and pray for him, he never got to see my new brothers and sisters. and their is so many things I wished I asked him, but alas, I'll just have to remember them when I reach the pearly gates someday.
Dorothy Tucci Parker
09/10/2018
What a nice write up on Armand. Yes, he was a kind, gentle man. I remember well all the years he worked with my father, Joe Tucci, at Lorenzano's Iron & Massey Ferguson. Many times they would even ride together. My sympathy to Betty and all the family. You were blessed to have him all these years.
Jack & Roberta Griffith
09/10/2018
Our family has always held your Father in the highest esteem. He was a kind and gentle man and his presence will be missed. He will be in our prayers. Sincerest condolences on your loss.
The Griffith Family
Julie Antenucci
09/09/2018
DeFino Family, I pray you are all surrounded by love at this difficult time and always. Your family was part of our childhood. Many fond memories. God Bless You.
Antenucci Families
Deb DeFino
09/09/2018
Sincerest condolences to the family. The obituary captured the spirit of this man. Papa truly gave more to this world than he ever took. He was humble, kind and loyal. If you haven't done so, I encourage you to read The Dash by Linda Ellis. There are few people who've lived their "dash" more respectfully than Papa. He will be greatly missed.