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Philip Raistrick Obituary

Philip Craig "Phil" Raistrick Philip Craig 'Phil' Raistrick, 78, Bradenton, FL passed away November 20, 2019. He was the founder of EnVision America, an assistive technology company helping blind and visually impaired individuals overcome their disabilities. Born in Peoria, IL, he worked in computer technology firms for three decades before founding the company in 1996. He moved the company from Normal, IL to Palmetto, FL in 2015. He is predeceased by his wife, Connie Sue; his parents, Pete and Mary Raistrick; and his brothers, Gerald and Steven Raistrick. He is survived by four sons, Jonathan Scott, David Brian (Maureen), Craig Steven (Kim) and Brian Michael Wiles (Kerstin); ten grandchildren, Ian, Pearson, Benjamin (Davy), Hannah, John, Rachel, Sarah, Ellie, Lauren, and Ethan. Visitation will be 10:00AM-11:00AM with Funeral Services following at 11:00AM Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel, 5624 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207. A springtime Illinois Memorial will also be held Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Wilton Mortuary, 2101 N. Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61603. Visitation for the memorial will be 10AM-11AM with Graveside Services at Springdale Cemetery following. A memorial donation may be made to the American Council of the Blind, https://www.acb.org/donate. Condolences may be made to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Nov. 26, 2019.

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Tara Capponi

December 2, 2019

You made the world a better place for the blind & visually impaired community! We hope your legacy carries on!

From your friends & admirers of CABVI & UCB
(Central Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired; Utica Council for the Blind)

Andy Guzman

November 27, 2019

I am very sorry to hear of your loss and thinking of you in your time of sorrow. Your parents showed great patience with us when we were young and wild and for this I am grateful.

Your old friend, Andy Guzman.

John Barringer

November 27, 2019

A gentleman and a gentle man. God gave him a vision in life and he fulfilled it.

Rest in peace, Phil.

Brad and Laura McCully

November 27, 2019

We wish we could all be there right now and are lifting each of you up in prayer... what a great guy with a loving heart,a kind smile, and a good sense of humor. I remember talking to him one time in Bloomington , and he was telling me how much he adored his sons. It is a blessing to be loved like that! GOD BLESS! Love the McCully family

Bonnie Laub

November 26, 2019

Thoughts & prayers for your family. I knew Phil & Connie from my days at Growmark & our water skiing outings. He was a wonderful & kind person.

Phyllis Christopher

November 25, 2019

Our Love and Prayers to the family Phil will be missed by many but welcomed by all his loved one that passed before him. We all thought a lot of your dad Our hearts go out to you. Love & Prayers , Your cousins, The Roth Family June, Mary, Bill, Phyllis, Jona , Mike & Don

Chad Thoma

November 25, 2019

I'm blessed to have known and worked with Phil for so many years. Qualities that come to my mind when I think of him include humble, kind, sincere, loving, passionate, caring and warm-hearted. I will forever cherish our God-orchestrated recent time together. Even though I will miss my dear friend, the imprint he left on my life will continue to be revealed in beautiful ways. Praying for the family during & through this difficult time.

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Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory (26th St. Chapel) - Bradenton

5624 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207

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Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory (26th St. Chapel) - Bradenton

5624 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207

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