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PHILIP SMEDILE Obituary

SMEDILE, Philip A. Longtime resident of Roslindale, passed away on April 25, 2025. Beloved husband of Sue (Weschrob) Smedile for 57 years. Devoted father of Philip Smedile, Jr. of Dedham, MA, Christine Beinhacker and her husband, David of Alexandria, VA and Stephen Smedile and his wife, Janet of Davenport, FL. He was the loving and cherished grandfather of Stephen Smedile, Jr., Helena Beinhacker, Isabella Smedile and Juliette Smedile. He was predeceased by his sister, Lanie (O'Connell) Mizrahi of Boca Raton, FL; and is survived by his brother, Bob Smedile of Haverhill, MA. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; and leaves his oldest and dearest friend, Arthur Fink of Stoughton, MA. His memory will be treasured by many loving family members and friends. Phil was a longtime employee of Bell Atlantic and Verizon. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff at The German Center for their exceptional care during Phil's final days. Visiting Hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, at 2000 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Sunday, May 4, from 1-4pm. The following day, at 10:30am, on Monday, May 5, the family will proceed from the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home to Sacred Heart Church of Roslindale, at 169 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, where the Funeral Mass will begin at 11:30am. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery at 990 Lagrange Street in West Roxbury, following the Mass. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Phil's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452. For online guestbook pemurrayfuneral.com P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury 617 325 2000

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 29 to May 1, 2025.

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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11:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church of Roslindale

169 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA

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2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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