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Will, Kristen, and Janelle
March 14, 2023 | Hollister, CA
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Philip William Quast
Gilroy, California
Nov 28, 1937 – Feb 9, 2023 (Age 85)
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BORN
November 28, 1937
DIED
February 9, 2023
AGE
85
LOCATION
Gilroy, California
Obituaries
Send FlowersPhilip William Quast, 85, passed away on February 9, 2023.
Philip was born on November 28, 1937 to William and Ursula Quast in San Francisco, CA. After he graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory in 1956, Philip attended Santa Clara University for a year. He was later drafted by the Army from 1961 to 1963, where he earned a rank of E-5.
After being Honorably Discharged, Philip attended Washington State University's College of Pharmacy, earning his Bachelor of Pharmacy in 1971. In 1976 he settled in Gilroy, CA to begin a 42-year-long career as a pharmacist until he retired.
Philip was a dedicated member and officer of the Gilroy Elks Lodge for 40 years where he worked tirelessly with and for the community.
Philip was predeceased by parents William and Ursula Quast; brothers Michael Quast and Dennis Quast; and Joan Quast, wife of Patrick Quast. He is survived by daughters Dianne Eidson, Dennise Tohm and her husband, Todd Tohm, grandchildren, Ashley and David Tohm, David and Connie Quast, Patrick Quast, Daniel Quast, Terrence and Jackie Quast, Timothy and Linda Quast, and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at St. Mary Parish at 9:45 am on Friday, March 17, 2023.
Guest Book
My wife and I always bumped into Phil and his friends having breakfast at Scotty's Restaurant at Gilroy Bowl. He was always so nice, and greeted us every time-he lived just down the street. When my wife died, Phil invited me to join the "breakfast club" so I wouldn't be so lonely. He was a kind, gregarious man who knew so much about Gilroy's recent history-and loved to tell all about it! Condolences to the family. There are many in Gilroy who will miss Phil!
Scott Hinrichs
March 13, 2023 | Friend
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I remember talking to you at Bill's drugs, Phil! You were always available to give advice or just for a pleasant chat. Condolences to your family and Elk family too.
Doris Dorn
March 13, 2023 | Gilroy, CA | Acquaintance
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2 pharmacists who worked together at Bill´s Drug in the 80´s are going to be buried the same day!!! Joe and Phil shared a lot of good times!!! Enjoy your heavenly home!!! God bless you all! Cathy Kuschell
Catherine Kuschell
March 12, 2023
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My friendship with Phil was through Elkdom! He was always good natured and helpful as a brother Elk! He will be missed by all of us!
Barry Wilson
March 08, 2023 | Salinas, CA | Friend
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My genuine condolence to Phil's family.....How he will be missed!! Great guy, genuine and liked by all....Phil and I go back to our pharmacy years.....everyone loved him , trusted him, and looked up to him.....RIP friend....Sincerely Mary C Saccullo
Mary Saccullo
March 03, 2023 | Gilroy, CA | Friend
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Phil will forever be loved and missed by the Rocha family, he was such a beautiful person to our family. Got the opportunity to meet him back in 1998 but the friendship him and my husband built was this last 10 years so thankful we got to know him on this earth until we see him again we send prayers and love to all his family that he loved dearly as well all his friends!
Max N Denise Rocha
March 02, 2023 | Gilroy, CA | Friend
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To the family of Phil, he was a wonderful,thoughtful,and giving person who was a joy to be associated with in and out of Elks,, We survived the same profession and worked closely for the betterment of the clients,, Rip Phil and now you are pain free!!
Garry Stutheit
March 01, 2023 | Gilroy, CA | Friend
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I am a fellow Elk. Phil spent time with me when I first joined explaining and showing by example what it means to be an Elk. He was an all-around good guy and a great friend. Phil was also a Corvette owner, so we spent lots of time talking about our mutual hobby. My wife and I will miss Phil at Elks events. Rest in peace good friend.
Roy and Barbara Riccetti
February 28, 2023 | Gilroy, CA | Friend
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