Accursio ‘Gus’ Sanfilippo, 55, Gloucester fisherman and captain of the Lily Jean

Capt. Accursio “Gus” A. Sanfilippo, 55, of Gloucester, beloved husband of Lorie F. (Sutera) Sanfilippo, tragically handed away at sea on January thirtieth, 2026, forsaking a household and group united in grief.

Captain Gus Sanfilippo was born in Gloucester on September twenty fourth, 1970, the son of Antonino Sanfilippo and the late Lillian (Piazza) Sanfilippo. He was a graduate of Gloucester Excessive Faculty, Class of 1988. It was throughout his highschool years that he met his highschool sweetheart, Lorie, with whom he shared 32 stunning years collectively.

Gus grew up down on the docks, studying the ropes of the fishing business from his father, a Sicilian immigrant who fished the waters aboard his boat, the F/V St. George II. Whereas attending Gloucester Excessive Faculty, Gus participated within the carpentry store, the place he realized the commerce and later constructed his household residence along with his personal palms.

Every time Gus was residence from fishing, he beloved the time he spent along with his spouse and two kids, whom he beloved past measure. He was immensely pleased with his kids—his adored daughter, Dr. Lily Jean Sanfilippo, who pursued increased schooling to change into an optometrist and now serves the Gloucester group by her observe, Sanfilippo Eye Care; and his cherished son, Anthony Sanfilippo, a graduate of Nichols School with a level in enterprise, who works as a billing specialist.

Gus had a deep ardour for the water, whether or not dragging offshore or inshore striped bass fishing along with his son, with whom he spent numerous hours with. He additionally loved going tuna fishing within the summers. He loved visiting the Choate Bridge Pub, taking household holidays, cooking for these he beloved, listening to nation music, and dancing.

He was additionally deeply dedicated to the Worldwide Dory Racing Committee, dedicating greater than 40 years of his life to the dory racing group. Gus took nice delight in instructing each of his kids learn how to row and in watching them compete towards our pleasant Canadian rivals who grew to become lifelong buddies. Gus was additionally a member of the St. Peter’s Membership.

Gus was referred to as probably the most real individuals you can meet, with a heat smile that might mild up a room. He cared deeply for his household and buddies, and treasured time spent with the individuals he beloved. He took nice delight in his function as a captain, mentoring many younger males—instructing them how to achieve the fishing business.

He’s survived by his beloved spouse, Lorie Sutera Sanfilippo of Gloucester; his father, Antonino Sanfilippo; his mother-in-law, Jean Sutera; and his two kids, whom he beloved dearly: his daughter, Dr. Lily Jean Sanfilippo, and her boyfriend, Joshua Gallant; and his son, Anthony Sanfilippo. He’s additionally survived by his sisters, Rosemarie LaRocca and her husband, Calogero; MaryJane Carollo and her husband, John; and LillyJoyce Gagliardi and her husband, Anthony; his sister-in-law, Jennifer Costanzo, and her husband, Jack; his brother-in-law, Peter Sutera, and his spouse, Caterina; his aunt, Giuseppina Maniscalco, and her husband, Silvestro; his uncle, Mario Piazza, and his spouse, Caterina; his uncle, Charlie Sanfilippo, and his spouse, Caterina; his aunt, Filippina, and lots of loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his mom, Lillian Sanfilippo, and his father-in-law, Leonard Sutera.

Visiting hours will likely be held within the Greely Funeral Residence, 212 Washington Road, Gloucester, on Monday, February 9, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Kin and buddies are cordially invited to attend. His Funeral Mass will likely be celebrated at St. Ann Church, Holy Household Parish on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will comply with in Calvary Cemetery, Gloucester.

In lieu of flowers, donations could also be made to the FV Lily Jean Fund, organized by the Gloucester Fishing Group Preservation Fund at www.fvlilyjeanfund.org.

For on-line condolences, please go to www.greelyfuneralhome.com.

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