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Philip Gotham Obituary

Philip E. Gotham, Sr., age 92, of Erie, peacefully slipped away in his sleep on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. His devoted family and cherished friends hold him in their hearts forever. He was born in Oil City, Pa. on November 30, 1920, son of the late Peltiah and Evelyn Womer Gotham. Phil was an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church where he had previously served as Property Chairman. He was a graduate of Oil City High School and Bliss Electrical School in Washington, D.C. Phil was employed with General Electric Co. for 37 years, retiring in 1983 and had served as an officer in the G.E. Quarter Century Club. He had been a Boy Scout Leader, a member of Koininia of Erie County and had participated with the Erie Clowns. Phil was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps serving in Africa and Italy in WWII. Phil is survived by one son, Philip E. Gotham, Jr. (Penny); two daughters, Pamela Gennuso (John) of Fairview and Paulette DeAngelo (David) of Erie; eight grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Campbell Gotham, and one sister, Joan Schlosser. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2025 Eastern Avenue. The Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road, is handling funeral arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Assn. of Erie, PO Box 11405, Erie, PA 16514. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.

Published by Erie Times-News from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2013.
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The most recent memories I have of your father are when he would sporadically drop in to visit my mother just to say hello. During my typical week or so stay at my mother's house he would walk in thru the back door and into the kitchen just like family, spend 15-20 minutes talking with my mother and anyone else, and then he would be off. He was a very jovial and sociable guy. I know that my mother will miss him.

Greg Lytle

January 19, 2013

Paulette, and all of your family,
I am so very sorry to know that you lost your dad. I remember him from our years of attending the E. Free Church with you. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May you have the comfort of many fond and wonderful memories in the years ahead, and the reassurrance of knowing you will be reunited with him in our eternal home one day!
Our deepest sympathies,
Karen and Frank Bugaj

Karen Bugaj

January 14, 2013

I am so sorry to just find out about Phil. He was very kind and sweet. He always said hello and asked how my father was doing when I would see him outside next to my father in 107. My deepest sympathy.

beth molder-smith

January 7, 2013

Paulette and family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers!

Steven & Sara Barnett

January 6, 2013

I so enjoyed talking to Phil while in church at Messiah. He always had a kind word or a little chuckle on Sundays. He was a great man. So sorry for your loss.

Michael Frick

January 4, 2013

Paulette, Dave and families,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. Praying for God's blessings and comfort.
Lee and Kathy Palloto

Kathleen Palloto

January 4, 2013

Paulette and Dave. we are so sorry for your loss. We understand the pain that come with loosing a parent. We will be praying for you and your family. God Bless you and memories are forever.

Bernie &Dave Richter

January 3, 2013

Paulette and Dave and all others who loved Mr Gotham Sr. I am so sorry for you loss. We will be praying for all of you as you grieve such a difficult loss. We understand the pain that comes with the loss of a parent. God Bless you all. Dave & Bernie Richter

January 3, 2013

Phil ,Penny and family. So sorry for your loss , you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sandy and Ed Griebel

January 3, 2013

Phil and Penny,

Sad to hear of your father's passing. We extend our condolences and prayers to you.

Sincerly,
Ralph and Mary Bissell

Ralph Bissell

January 3, 2013

Dear Paulette and family~
I was so sorry to read of the passing of your dear dad. It's never easy losing a parent. We should all be so lucky to live such a good long life. May the love of your family and friends and your wonderful memories help you through the difficult days ahead. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Sincerely,

Marty Black Merritt

January 3, 2013

To the Gotham Family
At this time of sorrow, please know that it was a privilege and honor to know such a fine gentleman all my life. He was always an example to follow to all the young men of Messiah as we grew up and became contributing members of the church and society in general.

Jack Bock

January 3, 2013

Phil, we were sadened to learn of your Dad's passing. He was a great guy and I know my dad and I both enjoyed working with him.

Bob Herman

Bob Herman

January 3, 2013

Phil and Penny our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your dad. May God be with you through this journey.
DeColores

Patty & Brian Moyer

January 3, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss.

John RODLAND

January 3, 2013

Phil & Penny,
Our deepest condolence to your family. Your dad was a great individual. We enjoyed the times at Messiah with him. May the Lord shine His perpetual Light upon him, and may he rest in eternal peace.

Bob & Jan Kiehlmeier

January 2, 2013

Don and I send our deepest sympathy to Phil's family. May God comfort you at this sorrowful time.

Don & JoAnn Dickey

January 2, 2013

Sorry to learn of your family's loss.

Susan Pester

January 2, 2013

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