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William Philistine Obituary
Mr. Philistine passed away Tuesday, June 7, at Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Born Nov. 1, 1929, in Hazelton, Pa., he had lived in Wickliffe for the past 55 years.
William was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and also he was a U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran.
He had been employed as a mechanic for the Refinery Transport and Terminal Company for 30 years, retiring in 1992.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Groshel) Philistine, whom he married June 4, 1955; daughters; Betsy (Thomas) Poti, Elaine Angelo, Ann Marie (Mike) Piazza, Maureen Philistine, and Susan (Mark) Dzomba; grandchildren Betsi, Scott, Kathleen, and William Poti, Kristen and Thomas Angelo, Michael, Anthony, Maria, Alexa, and Nick Piazza, and Mark, Megan and Christopher Dzomba; brother, Joseph Philistine; and sisters Ida Nigro and Jean Treat.
He was preceded in death by brothers James and Ralph Philistine and sisters Bonnie Donahue, Pearl Broody, Rita Foley, and Mary Everett.
Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Orlando-Donsante Funeral Home, 29550 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe.
Burial will be at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
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Betty Bican (Bauza)
June 14, 2011
Philistine Family,
I just found out and am very sorry for your loss. Your father/husband was such a nice man, my memories of him are that he was always so kind and funny. I can picture him doing push-ups and giving someone a ride on his back as he does them. Thoughts and prayers.
Patty McPhillips
June 11, 2011
Maureen,
So sorry for the loss of your dad. He was really a nice and funny guy. I just found out yesterday afternoon so I missed all the services. Blessing to you, your mom, and sister. Patty McPhillips
Frank Schoeffler
June 10, 2011
Maureen, sorry for your loss of your father your in my prayer. take care of your mom
Connie Zupancic (Keller)
June 10, 2011
Dear Betty, Betsy, Elaine, Ann Marie, Maureen, and Susan,
Bill/your dad was a true gem, a one of a kind! We go back many years, and my memories of him always make me smile and laugh! May you find peace and comfort knowing he is in a beautiful place. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Susan Brunskole Hille
June 10, 2011
Dear Betty and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I have very fond memories of Bill and all of you growing up on Robert Street.
I am with you in thought and prayer today.
Sincerely, Susan Brunskole Hille
June 10, 2011
Kristen and Family,
So sorry for Loss may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Michelle Barber
Jelenic Family
June 10, 2011
Dear Sue and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jeff Lambert
June 9, 2011
Dear Annie and family: So sorry for your loss. You guys are in my prayers. Jeff Lambert.
June 9, 2011
Dear Betty and daughters...
We will miss Bill as much as anyone. The visit we had last year was great. As Bill and I talked you and Edy had a great time as well. Hopefully we will get to Cleveland again this year. We will look you up indeed. May God continue to bless you all and we will pray for his soul as he goes forth to his final resting place.
Bob & Edy Keller - friends for over 50 years. We are in Rolesville NC.
Renee Brown
June 8, 2011
Dear Betsy and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Jim & Renee' Brown & Family
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