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Philip Joseph Obituary
He was born Dec. 29, 1928, in Waterville, Maine, the son of David and Tamamie (Karem) Joseph. He was one of 22 siblings raised at The Head of Falls on Front Street in Waterville.
He graduated from Waterville Senior High School in 1948 and was active in sports, excelling in football and basketball. Prior to entering the service, he managed Josephs' Billiard Academy and also managed The Chez Paree. He joined the Army in 1951, training at Fort Devens, Mass., and served in Iceland during the Korean War and was honorably discharged two years later.
Following his service in the military, he spent his working years in bar management at The Key Biscayne Hotel in Florida, and many other venues.
Philip was a communicant of Holy Family Catholic Church in North Miami and St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville, and was a member of the Lebanon Youth Society in Waterville.
An independent, private man, Philip was recognized by all as a loving and giving son, brother, uncle, mentor and friend who was always there when needed.
His parents and his siblings, brothers Joe Dave, Elias, James, John D., Alfred and Naseeb; and sisters Lena Fotter and Julia Campion, all predeceased him. He is survived by his brother, George "Tony" Joseph, and wife Joyce of Waterville; sisters Josie Lafley of Harrisonburg, Va., Madeline Joseph of Waterville, Celia John of Wheeling W.Va., Selma Thompson of Springfield, Ill., and Marianne Perry of Alta-Monte, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Ann Joseph, of Waterville; along with many loving nieces and nephews. His special Miami family, Maribel Moriell, her parents, Santos and Francesca Cerrato, and her son, David, brought a lot of joy to Phil's life for years and will miss him tremendously.
The Liturgy of the Faithful Departed will be held in July at a date and time to be announced. The service will be held at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, Front Street, Waterville, followed by committal prayers and burial in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in the family lot, 78 Grove St., Waterville.
Memorial donations in Philip D. Joseph's memory may be made to St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church Building Fund, 3 Appleton St., Waterville, ME 04901.
Arrangements are with the Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. Signing a guestbook and expressing condolences may be made at www.gallantfh.com.
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LASHONDA KIRKENDOLL
May 14, 2011
LASHONDA KIRKENDOLL(WADE)I HAVE KNOWN HIM SINCE I WAS BORN HE CAME INTO MY FAMILY WHEN MY OLDER BROTHER WAS MAYBE 2 OR 3. HE TOOK VERY GOOD CARE OF US. HE ALWAYS SAY LASHONDA & JOHNNY I WILL COME TAKE YALL TO GET MCDONALDS LOL. I REALLY REALLY MISS YOU IM SORRY THAT I WAS NOT THERE BY YOUR SIDE . PEOPLE TOLD ME TO TALK ABOUT ME ALOT :(. IM SAD IM HURT. IF THE FAMILY READ THIS PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL @ 910-978-4915. GOD BLESS R.I.P. PHIL I LOVE YOU
Ron Quirion
May 13, 2011
Philip I have fond memories of you at the pool room & chez. You were a kind & wonderful person. God Bless You & Yours.
May 13, 2011
Dad always said Philip was a 'class guy'. And I know that's true. It makes me smile to know that he and dad have found a 'game' with no limits! I miss them both.
God Bless the Joseph Family.
Love, Michelle L. Cothran
Bernie's girls
May 12, 2011
I remember dad's get togethers with the "boys" - He so enjoyed them! Drive to the coast for lobsters, a day at the races,... He was very dear to dad. Now they are together again planning their next adventure! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Betty West
May 12, 2011
Philip was such a very nice and kind man. It was always a treat to see him each summer. He's now with John D and Richard.
Roger Gagnon
May 12, 2011
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
May 12, 2011
Philip,you were and still remain a very special person in my life.your kindness has touched so many people. GOD BLESS YOU. TOM Nale.
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