Phillip Cosenza Obituary

Phillip W. Cosenza VIRGINIA BEACH - Phillip Wayne Cosenza, 46, of Virginia Beach, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010 at Chesapeake General Hospital after suffering a massive stroke. He is survived by his loving wife, Paula Lynch Cosenza and their son, Anthony James Cosenza. He is also survived by his parents, Sam and Doris Cosenza; his brother and sister-in-law, W. and Alisa Cosenza and their children; his aunt, Betty Lou Williams, his aunt, Sandra Hudson and the rest of the Cosenza family. Other surviving family members include his in-laws, James and Patricia Lynch; his sister-in-law and her husband, Vanessa and Bryan Godwin and their children; cousins, Hank Robertson, Phyllis Estrada, Melanie Matthews, Monty Hudson, Amy Hudson and friends Kevin and Lisa Hawkins, Glenn and Christine Arrasate and his co-workers at First Potomac Management, who were like family. Phillip grew up and lived in Virginia Beach. He cherished the time he spent with his wife and son, Anthony, at the family farm and at Lake Gaston. He provided his son a lifetime of memories in three short years. Phillip enjoyed being a building engineer for the last 18 years and has touched the lives of many people to include family, friends, co-workers and tenants. He will forever be remembered as having the ability to fix anything, always being the first to lend a hand and his generous, kind spirit. A funeral will be held Friday, Nov. 19, at 3 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held Saturday at noon in Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery, Ebony, VA 23845. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hollomon- brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 18, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Phillip Cosenza

16 Entries

Cynthia Dwyer

November 12, 2024

Such a sudden and tragic loss! Alisa, I send my condolences to you and your husband's family. Philip is gone too soon.

William Linton

November 28, 2010

Phillip was a loyal, and good friend to me. I fondly remember our days together at Waterside. I was shocked to hear of his passing away. My heart goes out to Paula and his son. God Bless, you are in our prayers.

William Linton
Waterside 1992-2005

November 20, 2010

Paula, my prayers are with you, Anthony and your family during this difficult time. It is a great loss. Your family, friends and God will help you through these times. I praise you for your decision regarding the organ donations. Phillip will live on in others. Bless you and your family. Barbara Wilkins Smith, Lisa's aunt.

November 19, 2010

Our love and condolences to the Cosenza family.
Jim and Judy Valerio

Melissa T. Hespenhide, Director of Community Relations

November 19, 2010

On behalf of the lives that will be saved and immeasurably enhanced by the gift of love given by Mr. Cosenza and his family, we thank you most sincerely. Organ, eye and tissue donations make it possible for more of the 87,000 mothers, fathers, husbands, wives, sons, daughters and others who are still waiting for transplants nationwide to be able to live normal, healthy lives. We honor the Cosenza family for making that compassionate commitment at a time of such profound personal loss.

Kim Dancy

November 19, 2010

To the Family,

Phil was our Mr. Fix-it at Lincare. I will keep you all in my prayers during this painful time. I will miss seeing the BIG RED truck riding pass. Phil's memories will make us smile whenever we think of his contagious smile.

Dot Hagman

November 18, 2010

My heart goes out to all of Phillip's family. I send a heartfelt prayer that God will bless and comfort you at this difficult time. Much love,
Dot

Cynthia Dwyer

November 18, 2010

Alisa,

What a sudden and terrible loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. It is always so difficult to lose someone so young.

Joanne Higgins

November 18, 2010

Dearest Paula,
Words cannot express how you feel as your grief is your own. I know that. Phillip obviously loved you and Anthony very much and touched many lives in his short time here on earth. Know that you now have your own guardian angel in heaven watching over you every hour of every day. I am here for you to help in anyway as I know the pain you are in with the loss of your husband, father to your son, best friend, soul mate- the other half to your heart. Love you Jo

Barry Sumner

November 18, 2010

Paula, Anthony and the entire family,

Words cannot express the sadness we have with the passing of Phillip. He was a force to be reckoned with. There has not been a story told about Phillip that didn't end with his laughter and smile. He will be truly missed by his family at First Potomac and everyone's lives he touched.

With our deepest sympathy,
Barry and Amy Sumner

P.S.: God has a new angel wearing camo!

Jerry Terrill

November 18, 2010

Phillip,
it finally hit me that you were gone when I pulled into the parking lot on Tuesday morning and you were not there sitting in your truck giving me that silly smile of yours as I rode by.You will be missed by all who knew and loved you. All I can say is that without you there our engineer meetings and company lunches will not be as fun and work will seem a lot more like work. You can Rest in peace my friend knowing that your parents have seven extrs sons,Paula has seven extra big brothers but most important of all is that Anthony has seven extra uncles that will watch out for them.

Milton& Cathy Wilkins

November 18, 2010

This is such a tragedy. I can’t believe it. I’m so sorry. I don’t know what to say. I can’t imagine what you are going through. These are all the thoughts Cathy and I have had. Please know we are praying for all of you through this very hard time. We are here for you. I read this in a card one time and saved it because I believe it.
“No matter what hits you, God is no less in charge; His plan is no less on target. Things may be out of your control, but they're never out of His control. If you trust Him, He will give you just the equipment you need for the battle you're facing, because God's plan will not lead you where His grace cannot keep you.”

November 18, 2010

There is now a little less light in our world.

Catherine Prestipino

November 18, 2010

Paula and Anthony,
We are deeply sorry for your loss, and keeping you both in our prayers. Phil was such a nice man. He was always smiling when he dropped Anthony at Daycare. We will miss him.
Phill, Cathy, Reese, and Lia Prestipino

Milton&Cathy Wilkins

November 18, 2010

This is such a tragedy. I can’t believe it. I’m so sorry.
I don’t know what to say.
I can’t imagine what you are going through. We are here for you.
The words at Revelation 21:3,4 should be of some comfort to you. You are not alone you can always count on God.
Love and prayers to you all in this journey.

November 18, 2010

You will be missed by many dear friend.

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