FILION, Modesto, age 63, of Garfield, died on March 22, 2022. Born and raised in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Modesto emigrated to the United States settling in Garfield many years ago. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Ramona Pichardo, two daughters, Ana Maria Diaz and Anays Diaz, six grandchildren, Jazlyne leAnn Diaz, Kaiden Tatis, Kaivion Tatis, Kiana Tatis, Kiara Marie Gutierrez, Royal Javier Gutierrez, a son-in-law, Ignacio Javier Gutierrez, and six siblings, Rafael Antonio Filion, Ramon Antonio Filion, Martha Maria Filion, Georgina Mercedes Filion, Rosa Maria Filion, and Ana Celiste Filion. He is predeceased by his son, Luis De Jesus Diaz in 2019, and his parents, Felix Antonio Filion Cepeda and Maria Gertrudez Flete. The funeral Mass is 10 am on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Most Holy Name RC Church, Garfield. Visiting Saturday 3 to 7 pm with a private cremation to follow. The Filion family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com