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Emily Ohanesian
April 19, 2024
11 years and you continue to cross our mind and our hearts Phil. I hope you are at peace and spreading joy elsewhere. Barbara I hope you are at peace, and have found joy. Still no other cider or orchard compares. Great memories.
Cavanaughs
April 25, 2023
We loved our yearly pilgrimage to vist Phil and enjoy the bounties of his hard work, cider and apples. We were so sorry to hear of his passing. We planted an apple seed in his memory and 10 years later, today, (4/25/2023) it is showing its first ever blooms. Thank you, Phil, once again. May you rest in peace.
JANET L RYMSHA
April 19, 2023
Fred still cries and will never understand how this happened.
Lawrence DuBuske
April 19, 2022
We miss the cider man and the festival of apples cider and pies he created on our street; he took great care of our orchard spraying our fruit trees; I think often of him; a pity he left us... he is missed
fred Rymsha
April 19, 2020
Fred still cries.........
Mike Greengart
October 19, 2013
We were planning our annual trip to Phil's place, and found out the sad news. We met Phil through a friend over 30 years ago, and then when he started his apple business brought our young kids and friends for a seasonal picnic in the orchard. Phil was a friendly and wonderful person and our belated condolences go out to Barbara and his family. Best cider Phil!
October 13, 2013
My children and I go every year to Phil's Apples, we absolutely loved the Rymshas our hearts were broken upon hearing the horrible news, by another picker. It will never be the same there. It seemed a sad place. No more honey or bees, no more Phil pressing his awards winning cider. A empty lonely feeling came over me. He will be so missed. So, so missed. Rest in peace to the nicest of all men.
Oetheimer Family
September 29, 2013
We made our annual pilgrimage to Phil's today and were saddened to learn of his passing. When our children were young, our visit to Phil's was always a highlight of Fall. He always let the kids work the apple press. Phil was nothing less than Johnny Appleseed come to life. Our deepest sympathies to his whole family.
Judy Rice
September 21, 2013
We were so sorry to make our annual 25 year trek to Phil's today and to find out he had passed. We will miss his friendliness and hospitality He always remembered us from year to year - a very special guy. And we loved his cider making! Our deepest sympathies to his family.
Jeanne Sophis
September 21, 2013
Made our annual trek to Phil's Apples today and was shocked & saddened to find out that Phil had passed away in the spring. Will miss your friendly face & ways Phil. God bless.
Emily and Todd Ohanesian
September 17, 2013
What a shock to hear of his passing. We too always look forward to seeing him and Barbara each and every fall. We couldn't wait to introduce our daughter to them and start a new tradition with her there. Phil really was such a kind person. His cider was truly the best and no other compares. What a nice generous couple that represented the best of apple country...They always felt like old friends. I'm sure this fall will be extremely hard for Barbara. Our hearts go out to you and we wish you the very best. So sorry Barbara. Until we see you again Phil...Love the Ohanesians
Debbie&Wayne Berthiaume
September 2, 2013
Debbie and I were completely shocked and unaware of Phil's passing. Phil was always a kind, generous, and loving person. A person whom I was and always will be proud to have known and called friend. Our hearts go out to Barbara and Fred at their loss.
Debbie&Wayne Berthiaume
Christine Boynton
August 6, 2013
This past weekend we drove past Phil's Orchard, and then learned of his passing. Phil was a genuine gem, a wonderful guy. You couldn't help but see and hear the love he had for his home & orchard. We looked forward each year to visiting our favorite orchard (at least a few times each year) and see Phil. Our hearts go out to you and your family. He will be fondly remembered.
June 2, 2013
June 2, 2013
I was shocked to learn of the passing of my dear friend, Phil. We spent so much time talking on Chapaquoit Beach in West Falmouth over the past 25 years and at his home in Harvard, as well. My son, Taylor and I will sorely miss his presence in our lives. He was one of the most gentle and down-to-earth souls I have ever met. I am so deeply sorry Barbara and Fred. You will remain in my thoughts.
Bill Snow, Lancaster and North Falmouth
janet
May 20, 2013
dearest Barbara,
my heart goes out to you...
I will always be here for you.
janet
May 7, 2013
We also drank no other cider until moving to CA and searching it out. Thanksgivng was always cider time at Phil and Barbara's. So sorry for the loss, very sad news I got today. Janet, if you are around, please let me know - I'm in Sacramento. Would be nice to catch up with you!
Bart Hanlon
May 3, 2013
In our family, fall is always Phil's Apple Cider time. My kids would drink no other cider. Phil was an extremely outgoing and kind person and he will be missed. Barbara and his extended family please accept our sympathies.
Lawrence DuBuske
April 29, 2013
Phil was a unique person dedicated to those who loved apples and nature; he was very helpful to me personally in understanding apple orchard care. My condolences to his family. I was shocked to learn of his passing while calling to once again ask for his assistance with my orchard this year. He will be sorely missed...a truly irreplaceable personality whom I will never forget. May God give repose to his soul!
Cindy Anderson
April 28, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to Phil's family. He loved you all dearly.
Sarah Joyal
April 26, 2013
Phil was such an incredibly kind-hearted and peaceful person. He was and is an angel on Earth. He will be dearly missed. Barbara, you and Fred and Janet and Christine and your entire family are in all of our thoughts and hearts.
Stephen and Harriet Friedrich
April 26, 2013
Phil gave our son his first job picking apples for his amazing cider. His generosity and kindness towards the kids he helped was wonderful. He will be sorely missed in out community.
April 25, 2013
Phil,
You will be missed dearly.
Love cousin Liz
Fred and Louise Hryniewich
April 25, 2013
We were saddened to hear of Philip's passing. He was a wonderful person and will be missed. May he rest in peace in God's hands. Aunt Louise and Uncle Fred
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