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HERBERT J. PHILPOTT

Waltham, Massachusetts

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PHILPOTT, Herbert J. Of Waltham, December 25th. Beloved husband of the late Sandra (Simpson). Mr. Philpott is survived by his eldest son, Herbert F. Philpott and his wife Sandra of Waltham, MA; a daughter, Hollis (Holly) S. Costa and her husband James of Dedham, MA; a daughter-in-law, Pauline...

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To the Philpott Family: As a music colleague and admirer of my friend Herb and high school classmate of Sandra, Class of 1952 Brookline High, kindly allow me to offer my thoughts and prayers.
Richard Greenfield and Mary Greenfield

Dear Holly and Herb,
In the CPS and CCRSD systems, Your father and I had comparable positions, I being coordinator of art. He had a thorough knowledge of music and was dedicated to the success of music in the schools. He liked fun, was a great storyteller, and was a good listener. After retirement, we met a few times, once, notably, at his 70th birthday party. I last saw your dad at your mother's wake. Having known your father adds to the good memories that I have of my work. He was very...

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Dear Holly , Sending our heartfelt love and prayers for you and your whole family.

I can't believe both Herb and Sandra are gone. They were so special. I am going to miss the good times at the lake. They were so good to me and so much fun. My thoughts and prayers to those they loved.
jean Wenzel

My thoughts and prayers aee with the Philpott family. While I never had the honor of meeting Brother Philpott, I pledge that Herb, his life and his patriotic service will always be remembered by the SigEp Patriots Project.

I was sorry to read of Herb's passing. He and I went to the same school from Junior High on. We were classmates in the Lincoln Junior High School in Medford, Medford High School and Boston University College of Music-graduating from there in 1955. He was a fine musician. May he rest in peace.

Herb,Holly and family,
Herb Sr. And I clicked from the beginning. Maybe it was our stubborn streak,love of conversation and some of it that we knew alot of the same people or just plain "we got each other" I could read him like book as well as he could me. Herb loved speaking of his beautiful grandchildren and family. He was a well spoken gentleman that had a lot of class. I remember the luncheon he went on with one of his friends and was picked up by a limo. I think he purposely took...