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Philip J. DiWilliams Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Koller Funeral Home, Inc.

6835 Ridge Avenue

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philip DiWilliams Obituary

DiWILLIAMS
PHILIP J. SR., Sept. 4, 2008, age 84, of Rox. WWII Army Vet. Participated in the Battle of the Bulge. Retired Phila. Police Inspector after 31 years. Husband of the late Carol L. (nee Bovino), father of Leonard (Michelle), Philip J. Jr. (Joy), Joseph DiWilliams (Tori), Lisa Wilson (John), Carol Lawrence (John), Anne Marie Campanella (Guy) and Diane Travaline (Michael), brother of Joan Crymes (Richard), grandfather of Jennifer, Robby, Sandi, Carolyn, Michael, Eric, Philip, Luisa, Christiana, Lenny, Nicholas, Carol, Danielle, Annette, Alexandra, Vincent, Adrienne, Angelica, Alaina, Joseph, Guy, Joey, Andrea, Philip III and Lauren. Relatives and friends are invited to viewing Sun. eve. 7 to 9 P.M. and Mon. 8:30 A.M. at THE KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Ave. (cor. of Livezey). Funeral Mass Mon. 10 A.M. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Int. Calvary Cem. Donations in his memory may be made to the VA Parkinson's Assoc., 3900 Woodland Ave., Phila. PA 19104, Attn: Matthew Stern.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Sep. 5 to Sep. 7, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Philip DiWilliams

14 Entries

Carl Tyska and Family

September 9, 2008

To all of my Outback DiWilliams kids from next door. Your dad was another legendary neighborhood icon who will live on in our memories and the stories we pass down through the generations. He was a commanding presence with a thundering voice (especially if he caught you doing mischief). We send our love and prayers to you all.

Karen Oshinski/Norton

September 8, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. You need to remember all of the good times you all had with him. It will help to sit together with your families and talk about all of the things that each of you remember about him. Go through family pictures, it helps you to remember all of the fun times. You need that in your time of morning. He will always be with each and every one of you.

Janice Livshits

September 8, 2008

Carol, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything at all during this difficult time, please don't hesitate to call.

Meg (Kessler) Gaston

September 8, 2008

So sorry to hear about your fathers death. May he rest in peace. Find comfort in the fact that you were able to be with him through these difficult times, which I know brought him more comfort and peace than you will ever know.

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you and your families. May God Bless you all.

Sharon Bender

September 7, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Derek and Christine MacMahon

September 7, 2008

Carol,
We are very sorry to learn about your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. May your father rest in peace, and may your family find peace in the love and support of your many friends.

Karen (Pawley) Haigh

September 7, 2008

Dear Di Williams Family. My deepest sympathies to your entire family. AND there are allot of you. I have fond memories of sharing allot of good times with your family. Dances with Lisa. I came to the shore on vacation with you.I remember picnic's at French Creek. etc... I know how hard this is having been there too. Very difficult to watch our big strong strapping father's diminish like they did. My Dad use to say "who would have ever thought we would have to take care of THEM" the way I'm sure you all did, as I did. I will see you tonight. I would not miss the opportunity to give my condolences to all of you. Love Karen

Jean and Sid Morrison

September 6, 2008

Carol,
sorry for your loss.
We are praying for you and your family.The love of God is what keeps us in times like this.

Brendan Canavan

September 6, 2008

What can I say other than; impressive, admirable, and someone I always looked up to , and, feared at times !!
He was a great man, just look at the legacy that he left.
I will be there in spirit, thinking of all of you, with a heavy, away heart!
With All My Thoughts and Prayers,
Brendan C.

Anne DeLaurentis

September 6, 2008

Both Al and I want to send our deep sympathy and our prayers to the entire DiWilliams family. Phil and Carol, were great friends of mine many years ago when both Carol and I were in the Roxborough Sons of Italy. I loved her and her entire family and it was a joy to see all of you together at many of the functions, especially when you all got married. Phil had a wonderful singing/speaking voice. Sorry we can't be with all of you but our thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Anne Mascarini DeLaurentis, Ocala, Florida

Georgeann Conicelli

September 5, 2008

Remembering fond memories with Mr. DiWilliams and his family down Ocean City, NJ (his favorite thing to do) and wonderful family parties. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May he rest in peace.

The Magargal Family

September 5, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Jim Downs (Ret. Lt. PPD)

September 5, 2008

The members of our CopNET family would like to thank Philip DiWilliams for his dedication and service to the citizens of Philadelphia. The passing of Phil will be broadcast to our 2136 members shortly and we would like to extend our sincere condolences to your family. His absence from our ranks will be deeply missed by the remaining members of Philadelphia’s Finest who were fortunate to have served with him during his police career. He will continue in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Robert C. Robinson

September 5, 2008

Good Man, Good Supervisor. Will be remembered in my prayers.

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