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Philip Rice Obituary

Of Billerica formerly of Wakefield, December 5, 2007, age 68. Beloved husband of Bette J. (Berry) Rice. Loving father of Philip Rice of Billerica, William Rice of Danville, NH, Lisa Rice of Billerica, Walter Rice of Tewksbury and Mark Rice of Danville, NH. Son of Ruth Rice of Wakefield and the late Philip Rice. Brother of Ruth Aleissi of Wakefield, Judy Feener of Lynn and Janet Koslowski of Malden. Also survived by 7 loving grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in the Burns Funeral Home, 354 Boston Rd. (Rt. 3A), BILLERICA, Sunday, December 9, at 1:00 PM. Relatives & friends invited. Memorial contributions may be made in Philip's name to Visiting Nurse Assoc. of Middlesex East & Visiting Nurse Hospice, 607 North Ave., Suite 17, Wakefield, MA 01888. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 8, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
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Bette Rice

October 16, 2009

Phil (Honey)
I miss you very very much.
There are some times I don't know if I can continue on without you.
I know you are watching over us.
We are all trying to stay as close as possible.
I love you very much. (the only one)

Bill Rice

December 8, 2008

Dad,
It's hard to believe it has been a year already. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and the times we shared as a family. This is the greatest gift I have from you. Love you always, Billy

leslie nazzaro

December 4, 2008

Philip,
We miss you everyday but your not far from us you are always with us in are hearts and the wonderful memories you have shared with everyone you have touched and we will never for get you never we love you always and miss you so much

mark rice

December 4, 2008

love you dad miss you

leslie nazzaro

January 1, 2008

Happy New Year.
We miss you so much! Your always in are hearts everyday and your the smile on are faces when the days are bad because you have touch so many people threw out your short life but you will always live on with the memories and the love in all of are hearts and your always on are minds. We love you and we miss you so much.

Mark Rice

December 25, 2007

Hey, Merry Chrismas dad we all miss you r. i p.

Uncle Bob

December 17, 2007

This fine loving man went much too soon. He will be missed by many.

Tracy Sera

December 12, 2007

Big Phil, Thank you for all you have done for me. Words can not express how much I appreciate you welcoming me into your home and family in my time of need. You have always been a rock and will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to Bette and the entire family. God Bless.

Ruth Rice (mom)

December 11, 2007

HI miss you all ready and it is not Tuesday I will alwaye rthink of you on Tuesday because you told me Tuesday is YOUR day love ya mom

Alessi Family

December 10, 2007

Phil, we will remember you always, you will never be forgotten.

Greg Jackson

December 10, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the entire Rice family.

Roberta Alessi

December 10, 2007

Uncle Phil will be remembered fondly and my heart goes out to Aunt Betty and family..

THE RICE FAMILY

December 10, 2007

SALEM FORD LLC

December 10, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Amy

December 10, 2007

deepest sympathy

Jani Rollins

December 9, 2007

Our deapest sympathy.

Bill Rice

December 9, 2007

Dad, Thank you for all the hard work, dedication and patience you gave to us. You have accomplished may things and made many friends. We will all miss you dearly. I love you and will always keep you in my mind.

Leslie Nazzaro

December 8, 2007

You were the best Man ever.
You were loved by so many, Your friend's and family were all so special to have such a wonderful man in there lives. We will all miss you but you will always be in are hearts always.
P.S. We will always do the cross word book and think of you !!!!!

JACK WILKIE

December 8, 2007

My deepest condolences to you Ruth in the loss of your son, Philip.
Cousin JACK.

Jeff Downey

December 8, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Fredrick Santo

December 8, 2007

I Love You Papa.

Nicole LeSage

December 8, 2007

I love you papa. I will always miss you and will never forget the times we had together.

December 8, 2007

Miss you papa

lisa nazzaro

December 8, 2007

I am sorry to hear about your loss!! I didnt know him, but I always heard how great of a person he was!! My thoughts and prayers go out to you mark and your family!!

Amanda McLeman

December 8, 2007

Hey Puppa, I love you, and even though your pain and hard times are over you are greatly missed. I'll never forget your smile, your jokes, your stories, or your hugs. I love you.

Paula Avila

December 8, 2007

We will all miss him and his sense of humor. Our hearts go out to the whole family.

dad love the races

December 8, 2007

love you dad

mark rice

December 8, 2007

love you dad rest in peace

Janet Rice

December 8, 2007

I remember Phil most when we lived in the old farm house on New Salem Street in Wakefield,MA. He tried the piano, was a boy scout, and spent a lot of time at the cement compay down the street. We used to go up the hill to a nrighbor's property to play baseball and in the winter, we would slide on our sleds down that same hill.
I remember the long walks to the Baptist Church in Wakefield on Sunday mornings.
Memories can be such blessings. I pray that he is in peace and with his father and cousins
Memories of his sister, Janet

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