Name: Visitation for Philip S. Strawn
Start: 2019-12-21T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-12-21T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, Inc.

Philip S. Strawn

Vestal - Philip S. Strawn, 74, of Vestal, NY went home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2019, following a brief illness. He is predeceased by his parents Ray and Hilda Strawn, his wife Catherine Strawn, his nephew Thomas Strawn, and his sister-in-law Violet Strawn. Left to cherish his memory are his children Philip A. (Nicole) Strawn; Barbara (Will) Farley, Matthew (Olenka) Strawn; grandchildren Hanna, Anna, Leah, Micah, Andrew, and Mattelyn; companion Karen Anderson; siblings Allen Strawn, Jane (Dan) Caram, Kendall (Debbie) Strawn, and Denny (Ruth) Strawn; as well as several nieces and nephews. Phil graduated from Harpursville High School in 1963. In 1974, he transitioned from a career as a bricklayer into a successful business investing in and developing real estate in Northeast, PA. In 1999, he moved to Vestal, NY, continuing his business there. Phil was an avid deer hunter throughout his life. He was an outstanding baseball player at Harpursville High School and later played competitive softball in various leagues throughout the area. Phil had a lifelong love for antiques, vintage collectibles, auctions, and garage sales. He was a very loving and devoted family man and was especially proud of his six grandchildren. One of the great joys of his later life was attending Hanna's basketball games. He was a one-of-a-kind man with a great sense of humor and will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Visitation will be held from 11am until 2pm. on Saturday, December 21st at the Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home Inc. 137 Robinson St., Binghamton, NY 13904. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Phil's memory to Danielle House,160 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY 13905, designated for the care of Danielle Stento. Arrangements are with Albert J. DeMarco.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Dec. 18 to Dec. 20, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
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10 Entries

Tim Korbar

February 11, 2020

I just learned of Phil's passing. Very sad news, I was hoping to touch base with him next time I was in the triple cities. We played softball together for many years and you would not find a nicer person and honored friend anywhere.

Tim & Mary Ann Korbar

December 29, 2019

Very sorry to hear of Phil's passing. Always enjoyed seeing him at PAST's sales and bumping into Phil and Karen all over the place.

Wally Rezucha

December 26, 2019

Sorry for your loss to Phil's Family.
My memories of Phil go back 68 years.
We went to school in the 2 room school house
in West Colesville. We played with our toy soldiers
on the front lawn, we played cowboys and indians
in the barn, we played many games of baseball
behind the school house in WC, we played LL baseball, then we played High School baseball.
We proudly won the Championship at Harpursville Central School in 1962. So I have
many many memories of Phil. (Mostly good and some Mischievous)

December 24, 2019

So sorry to learn of the death of my good friend, Phil Strawn. We had many good years on the softball fields at Little Meadows, PA, First Ward Ball Park and area Binghamton ball fields. We would walk in the mall at various times. I learned of his death while at my daughters and son-in-law in Florida. Please accept my sincere sympathy to the family. May he rest in peace.
Phil Struzzeri

Bob Wickman

December 20, 2019

My heartfelt sympathy to Phil and Barb and all your family. Your Dad was a dear friend who served faithfully on the board at CBT. A year or so ago I bought a bunch of used kitchen cabinets for my cabin that he had posted on Craigslist. May God give you comfort as you rest in the assurance that he is "absent from the body, present with the Lord".

Steve Paciello

December 20, 2019

Phil, sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength and peace you need right now.

Ron Fahrenz

December 19, 2019

Condolences to all the Strawn family. Being neighbors and friends during our younger years ingrained in us lasting, cherished memories.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
AMEN

Nick Taylor

December 18, 2019

Having shared West Colesville with Phil and the baseball field at HCS there are numerous memories and good times with he and his family. My condolences to his extended family and his siblings. The '62' team just got smaller.

Wayne Leverknight

December 18, 2019

My sincere condolences to all . I only had the privilege of knowing Phil for a very short time . I met him at P.A.S.T.S. Salvage store about 1 year ago . He was always a pleasure to talk to , always so friendly and genuine . I truly wish I met him long ago . My thoughts and prayers are with Karen and all his family & friends .

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