Philip Finniemore Staples

1934 - 2013

BORN

1934

DIED

2013

Philip Staples Obituary

Staples, Philip Finniemore
Mar. 5, 1934 - Jun. 4, 2013
Philip Finniemore Staples, 79, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Medford and Marblehead, MA, died on Jun. 4, 2013. Services will be held at 3:00 pm on Fri., June 14, 2013 at Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, FL. Funeral arrangements by: Toale Brothers Funeral Homes.
He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Cronin, daughter, Beth La Cioix and son, Geoffrey and by his three grandchildren, Derek, Megan and Nathan.
Philip was a member of the Sahib Shrine, Legion of Honor, Oriental Band, Drum Major and President of Sahib Pipes and Drums. He was a 32nd Scottish Rites Mason, York Rites, Royal Order of Scotland and the United States Marine Corp from 1957 - 1962 and Beirut Veterans, American and Canadian Legions.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital.

Published by Herald Tribune from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2013.
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So very saddened to learn of the passing of Brother Phil Staples. I've known Phil since I returned to Sarasota in 2009 and really appreciated all he has done for Masonry and the Shrine. Sincere sympathies to the family. He will be missed.

Giles Light

June 16, 2013

REST IN PEACE BROTHER..SEMPER FI USMC 1972-75

DAVID CONKLIN

June 14, 2013

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