DUSHKU, Philip R. Philip R. Dushku of Dedham, beloved husband of Deborah Grace (Boyd), died June 16, 2018, after a long illness. Philip was born in Boston on June 2, 1941 to George V. and Vilermini D. (Tontonozi) Dushku. Proud father of Aaron and his wife Arlenin (Perez) Dushku, Benjamin Dushku, Nathaniel Dushku and his husband Amnon (Ami) Lourie, and Eliza Dushku and her fiance Peter Palandjian. Loving brother to Nicholas Dushku and his wife Donna of Providence, Utah; Victor Dushku of Sweden, Charles Dushku of Boston and predeceased by his sister Gloria Dushku of Brighton, MA. Philip also leaves behind five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. As a child growing up in Boston's 'South End', he attended the United South End Settlements' summer program on Squam Lake, New Hampshire. Dedicated to giving the same experience to other Boston youth, he spent many summers as an employee and volunteer there. In 2011, he was a leader in the effort to integrate girls into the 100+ year-old program. His experiences at 'Camp Hale' inspired a lifelong dedication to the organization that culminated in the prestigious Gigi Pieri lifetime service award. Philip received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Worcester State College and a Master of Education degree from Boston State College. He later received a Master in Business Administration degree from Suffolk University. Of the many accomplishments in his career as a Boston Public Schools teacher and administrator, Philip developed the 'RECAP Program' which set returning high school 'drop-outs' back on the path to graduation. He touched the lives of countless BPS students who remember him fondly. Friends and family are invited to share memories and honor Philip together on Saturday, July 14 at 3 o'clock at the Dedham Community House, 671 High Street, Dedham, MA. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Dushku Campership Trust Fund of the Camp Hale Alumni Association at http://camphalealumni.com/give-a-gift or by mail to 453 South Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703. Donations to the Alzheimer's Association at ALZ.org also greatly appreciated. Burke & Blackington Funeral Home BurkeFamilyFuneralHomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for PHILIP DUSHKU

6 Entries

Dennis Duquette

July 29, 2022

I just now hear about "Mr.Dusku's" (as he was fondly know as at the Dearborn Middle School where he taught math.
Looking back, Mr. Dusku was a phenomenal teacher that never gave up on a student simply because they couldn't keep up. I remember there were about 4 or 5 kids that couldn't grasp the lesson he was teaching and rather than keep moving on, he stopped the lesson and made it into a game of sorts that allowed those students to grasp his lesson plan at the same time keeping the other students engaged in his swivel in lesson. He was an amazing teacher and an even better person.
I grew up in South Boston and sure the annual St. Patrick's Day parade, I turned to notice him and his family walking though the housing projects(where alot of his student came from) and was greeted with cheers of "Heyy, Mr. Dushku!!" telling him of the best spots to watch the parade.

I know this is a few yrs too late buy my sympathies and heartfelt condolences go to his entire family. I've known him only the cple of years that I attended the Dearborn Middle School but his lessons not only in math, but the in between things are fresh in my memory. He definitely left an impression and the one thing that sticks with me is that nothing is impossible. RIP Mr. D!

Carmen Fraticelli

November 9, 2020

He was my favorite teacher ever

David Moran

June 24, 2019

Damn, I am just learning about this a year later, alas, and am very sorry to hear it. Phil was a close friend long ago and just a hugely helpful and thoughtful and considerate guy, funny and equable in the way teachers can be. I am a little at a loss for words thinking of a world without his positive energy and disposition.

July 28, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Philip was one of our first tenants in Watertown. He was always so thoughtful and helpful. A very nice friend who kept in touch over the years. Sincerely Maurice and Jackie Ourfalian.

Pat and Ken Davis

July 14, 2018

So sorry for your loss.

Elaina P Schulman

June 21, 2018

I will miss Philips sense of humor and sense of family. I thank him for his support that spanned from childhood to adulthood. I thought of Philip as an older brother, but better. A brother that I could lovingly exchange verbal barbs with or dance the night away safely knowing Philip was watching over me in the distance. Love Doug & Elaina Schulman

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