Philip O'Donnell, of Horsham, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Abington Jefferson Health Hospice at Warminster. He was 74. Phil was the devoted husband of Kathleen O'Donnell (nee Bonner). Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Ruth M. (nee Magill) O'Donnell. In addition to his wife, Phil is survived by his daughters, Maureen Burke (Dan), Julie Doyle (Jason), and Maris Toporowski (Ron); his grandchildren, Madeline Toporowski, Ryan Toporowski, and Elena Doyle; and his sister, Dorothy O'Donnell. Married for 52 years, Phil and Kath were inseparable, and admired by many around them for their love story. Phil was an outstanding salesman in the steel industry and made many lasting friendships. He was an avid Phillies fan, proud owner of classic corvettes, and a member of the National Corvette Restorers Society. One of Phil's greatest treasures was his grandchildren or his "Grands" as he admiringly referred to them. Relatives and friends will be received by his family on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 10:30 AM in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 321 Witmer Road, Horsham until his funeral mass at 11:00 AM. His interment will immediately follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123.
Dear Kath, I am so sorry for your loss. Phil was a wonderful guy and I know we will all miss him. I am so glad to have known him, if only for a short time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family. Love you, Roselynn
Roselynn Indictor
June 24, 2017
Dear Kathy and Family, So very sorry for your loss. My friendship with Phil goes back to high school. Although we lost touch for a time, we were able to re-connect a few years ago. Even with his illness he never lost interest in his friends and what was happening in their lives. Enjoyed our many lunches together. Extenuating circumstances prevented me from attending today's service. He was genuinely a very special person and I will miss him dearly. Sincerely, Mike Varlaro
Mike Valaro
June 20, 2017
Dear Kathy and Family, So very sorry for your loss. My friendship with Phil goes back to high school. Although we lost touch for a time, we were able to re-connect a few years ago. Even with his illness he never lost interest in his friends and what was happening in their lives. Really enjoyed our lunches together. Extenuating circumstances prevented me from attending today's service. He was genuinely a very special person and I will miss him dearly. Sincerely, Mike Varlaro
Mike Varlaro
June 20, 2017
Dear Kathy, ,Maureen, Julie,Maris, grandchildren, sisters and relatives, Don and I are so sorry for your loss of Phil, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and provider. He was so very brave to face lung, heart surgery and I'm sure hopeful for the outcome. We wish we could have been there to see you and your many friends and relatives. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Sherri and Don
Sharon and Donald Dilworth
June 20, 2017
Kathy, Rich and I are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences. Unfortunately, Rich has a broken foot and we are unable to make the trip to Phil's funeral Mass but you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time,
Rich and Pat Linus
June 20, 2017
Kathleen, also wanted to mention that I will be unable to attend since I am in Savannah, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tom Bonner
June 20, 2017
Kath, So sorry for your loss. Phil was such a great guy, I'm sorry we didn't spend more time together. When I was battling cancer, he seemed more concerned with my health issues than his. We emailed back and forth on occasion. His suffering is over and you need to take care of yourself.
Tom Bonner
June 20, 2017
My deepest sympathy to you all. Mr. O'Donnell was a wonderful man and I know that Maureen adored her dad. His love of life and family was wonderful to see .My heart and prayers are with you all.
Ardis Lukens
June 20, 2017
God bless Phil. I moved away-but we were always able to keep in touch over 50 years. We will meet again, Prayers are with him, Kathy Jim & Margie Toner
Jim & Margie Toner
June 20, 2017
