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William Phythian Obituary
AGE: 53 • Oxford
William "Kenny" Phythian, 53, passed away unexpectedly on May 22 at his home. Born in Orange, NJ, he was the son of the late Jack and Peggy (Deihl) Phythian.
Kenny was a chief lineman for PSE&G in Somerset until his retirement a few years ago. As an avid Giants fan, Kenny converted his home into "Giants Central" especially on game days. He had a lust for life and believed in enjoying himself and his time with his friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife Gloria, and his adored daughter Sydney. Also surviving is his brother Toby and his wife Chantalle of Maryland as well his nephew Danny of Maryland. Kenny is also survived by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, as well as by nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his beloved "Puppy".
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 27 from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM and from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM at the Sheenan Funeral Home, 233 Dunellen Ave., Dunellen, NJ. A mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 28 at 10:00 AM at St. John's Catholic Church in Dunellen. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, Kenny would want you to go out and toast his memory and remember all of the good times and fun that you had with him.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Phythian
Bobbi Phythian - Marrero
May 16, 2019
We spent a lot of great Thanksgivings together growing up , uncle jack and aunt Peggy were the best !! All the guys would sit in the living room and watch football while grandmom and the rest of the ladies cooked , dinner was always amazing !! Prays to his wife and children, He was a great cousin and a great guy !! Lots of love to you all Bobbi Phythian Marrero
August 8, 2014
So sad to say good bye to a great childhood and High School friend and such funny man, you will be missed Kenny, My Prayers go out to you Toby and your Family..~Debbie Goodey~
Deb "Bonkers" Bachor
June 25, 2014
It is with great sadness that I now learn of Ken's passing. My heartfelt prayers go out to his wife and daughter. Your lives will always be rich with the many memories you created as a family. My memories of Ken are plenty....college, Kiscos, his parents basement bar, his air guitar to Styx and keyboards to YES songs. Through his friendship he taught me to have confidence in myself. Ken, I am truly blessed to have called you a friend. You influenced my life in so many and will always be a part of who I have become. Thank you for being the best "Big Brother". To me you were the brother I never had and I will carry a piece of you in my heart. Your Tau Kappa Epsilon little sis.
June 24, 2014
Sorry to hear of Kennys passing,He was my cousin. Remembering many Thanksgivings with my uncle Jack, Aunt peggy and both cousins Toby & Kenny not that any of the men in the family did much talking because they were always watching football !! sending my thoughts and prayers to his wife & daughter. He was a great guy !Love his cousin Bobbi
Bob Cushing
May 31, 2014
Saddened to have just heard of Kenny's passing. He always had a way to light up a room with his smile and personality. I hold him in my prayers. Sincere condolences to Gloria, Toby and family.
Mary Allocco-Bickar
May 30, 2014
So sorry to hear of Kenny's passing. I will never forget growing up in Dunellen & hanging out at the Pythian house. Some of the best summer parties were thrown there.Kenny was truly a one of a kind guy...funny, smart, caring, an overall great guy and friend. God Bless you Kenny and I will raise a toast to celebrate the life of one helluva good guy!
Barb "Dahler" Rossi
May 28, 2014
So sorry to hear about Kenny's passing, Remembering him from the class of "78" he always had a smile on his face. My sympathy to his entire family & friends.
Cheryl Leeder
May 27, 2014
Donna Pierro & Family
May 27, 2014
Gloria and Sydney, Our hearts just broke when We heard the news that Kenny had passed. He was such a great guy and will be missed dearly by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers along with lots of hugs will be with you always. Rest In Peace Kenny!
Linda Koufodontes
May 27, 2014
Gloria and Syndey you both are in my thoughts and prayers that you will find strength and peace to get through the next few days. Kenny was a great person who's smile and personality lite up the room; words cannot express the sadness we all feel with his passing.
Linda Koufodontes
Steve Stevens A.k.a.......Satts
May 26, 2014
Gloria, Sydney & Toby......
Our heartfelt prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow.
Remember that the memory of Kenny will be with us always as he undoubtedly left a powerful impression on everyone he met in his path.
Your husband was one of a kind from that twisted smile, to the twinkle in his eye and the all the craziness that went along with it. I was one of the privileged to have been part of that fun & could never thank him enough for all the wildness we experienced with him at the wheel. So my brother, pour me a double Yukon, rev up that Cadillac and don't change a thing as you start your new journey. You will be loved & missed by all, whose hearts you've touched & adored by the ones you have still yet to meet!
May 26, 2014
Toby and family,
My heart is broken to hear of the passing of Kenny. He made me feel accepted and welcome when I came to Dunellen High School. I have so many treasured memories to cherish and relive when I talk about my high shcool years. Kenny you left us to early but you will never be forgotten. R.I.P. Kenny
Love,
Nellie Melendez Moller
Janice Lenner
May 26, 2014
So very sad, I went to school in the 70s with Kenny,,rest in peace
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Pam Morgan
May 26, 2014
Gloria, Sydney, Puppy and Family-I hope that all your wonderful memories over the years help to heal your broken hearts. I will ask my Frank in Heaven (also a Giants Fan) to save a special seat in Heaven for your loved husband, father and friend, so they can watch the next game together.
My peace I give to you. Thinking of you all with love and sympathy.
Jack and Mary DuMont
May 26, 2014
Gloria and Sydney
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. We will keep Kenny in our prayers.
May 25, 2014
May 25, 2014
To The Phythian Family,
So sorry for your loss, Kenny was a great person. We all have such fond and happy memories of Kenny and as a result of his wonderful personality. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you R.I.P Kenny.
Cindy Dugan
Kathy Matlock
May 25, 2014
Gloria,so sorry to hear about Kenny,You are in my prayers and thoughts,if i can do anything for you please let me know,
Lisa Hopps Webber
May 25, 2014
My condolences to Toby and all of Kenny's family. I have very fond memories of Kenny from our times at Dunellen High.
Pam Gangemi
May 24, 2014
Rest in peace kenny
nancy plaskon
May 24, 2014
I am so very sorry to hear about Kenny! We grew up on walnut street together, and will always remember those days! Toby, Gloria, Sydney, he was a great guy, and will be missed by many! Fly high Kenny, the big party is waiting!!!!! My sincere condolences!!!! U were loved by all
Kerry O'Keefe
May 24, 2014
Gloria, Sydney, Toby, family and friends, my sincerest heartfelt sympathy to all. Kenny was a great guy who could always put a smile on a face. His laughter and kindness will be remembered by many. I wish you all in days ahead that those joyful memories comfort you.
Safe Home Kenny...
Belinda & Kevin Moran
May 24, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Donna Beck
May 24, 2014
My memory of Kenny Phythian is from Dunellen High School. He was such a nut! Had him in a study hall one year and he always made me laugh : ) So terribly sad. What an enormous loss, not only for his family but, for the alumni of good 'ole DHS. May he be running the ball, with his fellow Destroyers, in Heaven. RIP
michael orzechowski
May 24, 2014
I will miss kenny he was very funny man will miss our laughs together gloria and Sydney I pray for you hoth I loge you. Rip kp
May 24, 2014
I sit here for the second night not wanting to sleep. I should be in bed right now with you laying next to me but I am sitting up missing and thinking of you. Lots of our friends have visited today and made me laugh and cry but they are all asleep right now. I have never felt this alone in my life. My Heart is Broken Honey. I Love and Miss You! Fly High My Angel!!
Mrs. Kenny Phyhtian
william Coughlin
May 23, 2014
thoughts and Prayers to One of the Toughest "Destroyers" Dunellen ever had. my Condolences to His Family, Bill Coughlin
Richard Honey
May 23, 2014
My sincerest condolences. Richard Honey and family. Chapel Hill, NC
Helen Diaz
May 23, 2014
Gloria and Sydney, I am so very sorry. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Nancy Schodowski
May 23, 2014
Gloria & Sydney - Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Violet Cade
May 23, 2014
You made me laugh because that was you. You protected me because that was you. You loved me as your friend, that was you.
Lisa Lemay
May 23, 2014
My heart aches today - so sad. Kenny my old friend it's been many years but seems like yesterday. Many memories - still think of you whenever Styx Grand Illusion songs are played :) Peace, love, and condolences to the family.
Tracey Procini Bednash
May 23, 2014
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Gloria, Sydney, Toby and all of Kenny's loved ones. He was such a great friend to many in Dunellen and left us with many fond memories. May the sorrow you feel be lightened by the loving memories you will hold in your hearts forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeff Nolan
May 23, 2014
Very sad to hear of Kenny's passing . He ( and his brother Toby ) were a huge part of my being accepted by the kids in Dunellen my first year teaching. I'll always remember him as a funny warm hearted free spirit - R.I.P. Kenny
cheryl Reed Wolf
May 23, 2014
Prayers to the family.
Rhonda, Tom & Molly Donovan
May 23, 2014
Gloria & Sydney~ we are so very sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of Kenny during our playgroup days. He truly was a great guy!
Rest In Peace, Kenny. At this sad time, let there be hope. Let there be stories. Let there be celebration of a life well-lived.
Barbara Demchak
May 23, 2014
My condolences to Gloria, Toby and families. He was such a great guy, always a smile on his face. May he Rest in Peace. From The Krieck Family
Peter Rapisardi
May 23, 2014
A sad, sad day for all, many awesome memories forever, rest in peace my friend.
ROBERT MCCARRON
May 23, 2014
To many memories and good times to list see you on the othe sude
HARPO
Liana DiLonardo Mitchell
May 23, 2014
To Toby and all of Kenny's family and friends.I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Cheryl Thayer-Blackford
May 23, 2014
God has called back another earth angel. I sorry for your families loss. I pray that Kenny now watches over and guides from the heavens above.
Denise Hartje
May 23, 2014
To all of kenneys loved ones. My heartfelt sympathy to you all. He left us too soon. Rest in peace fellow student. The Lord has another angel. Denise Hartje Macpherson
Pam O'Hara
May 23, 2014
So sorry to hear about Kenny's passing. My deepest sympathy to Toby and the family
Fiorella Mercuri
May 23, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you Gloria, Sydney, Toby, and entire family on the loss of Kenny.
Judy Ross
May 23, 2014
Our deepest sympathy for Gloria and Sydney. Kenny was an amazing man and will deeply be missed by all. May you find comfort in your friends and family. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Stripers
Chuck
May 23, 2014
Lake Hopatcong
Chuck
May 23, 2014
Go Giants
Chuck
May 23, 2014
OBX
Chuck
May 23, 2014
Kenny, the center of fun, Rutgers game
Chuck
May 23, 2014
Sharon Smith Laughlin
May 23, 2014
My heart breaks to hear this news of Kenny's passing. It has been a very long time since I saw or spoke with Kenny but I will always remember the fun times we had together! I pray for peace and comfort for his wife, daughter, and brother Toby and his family. Kenny, you always had a way of making me smile on the baddest of days. RIP friend....
Kevin O'Hara
May 23, 2014
My sympathy to Gloria & Sydney, Toby and family and friends. He was part of the Dunellen family and always will be. God Bless him and his family. You will be missed Kenny.
Richard Pucciarelli
May 23, 2014
My condolences to the Phythian family. Rest in peace.
Tony Page
May 23, 2014
My condolences to Kenney's family.
Madelaine & Brian McBain
May 23, 2014
Gloria and Sydney, wish life didn't have to be this way. Condolences to your entire family. xxoo
May 23, 2014
My condolences to the family and to his brother Toby on the passing of Kenny. Too young and oh so very sad for everyone concerned.
Debbie Milford
May 23, 2014
My deepest sympathy for Gloria, Sydney, Toby, family and friends on the way to early loss of Kenny. Our town was small but we produced many friends with big hearts. We will never forget you Kenny, Our Friend. God Bless. May you rest in peace and your family find comfort.
Donna (Muir) Maxcy
May 23, 2014
It has been many, many years since I last spoke to Kenny, but I will always remember his way of making me laugh no matter what kind of day I was having, RIP Kenny, my prayers are with you and your family.
Cheryl Cade-Leeder
May 23, 2014
There are so many wonderful memories that I will hold dear to my heart, although it is breaking for Gloria and Sydney and the rest of his family. You made a lasting mark on all who knew and loved you and were lucky enough to call you friend! Forever in our hearts!
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