Arthur H. Filice Sr.

Arthur H. Filice, Sr., husband of 70 years to Frances Filice, has passed away at the age of 93. The son of Frank and Teresa Filice, he was born in Gilroy, CA and graduated from Gilroy High School.

He began farming in Gilroy with his dad at a young age and chose to stay in that profession during his lifetime, raising a family of 5 with Frances in the rural community of Patterson, CA.

During his life in Patterson he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He was a Director of Apricot Producers of California and served as Chairman and Director of West Stanislaus Resource Conservation District. He was also active with planning the annual Apricot Fiesta celebrations. Arthur enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and was very active with his bowling league.

Arthur is survived by his wife Frances, son Arthur Jr., daughters Gina Luiz, Joni Filice, Karen Baysinger, Kathy Leslie, 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his twin brother Albert and older brother Gennero.

Rosary will be recited at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson, CA on April 10, 2025 at 6pm. A funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on April 11, 2025 at noon, followed by burial at Patterson District Cemetery. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation in Arthur's name to your favorite charity.

Published in Gilroy Dispatch · April 1, 2025