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for Philip Doran
Joan Brown
October 1, 2020
Joan Brown and her family wish to send the Dorn / Scanlan family our sincere condolences and prayers for Phil and your family
Thomas J. Stanfa, Judge, Ret. 16th judicial circuit
September 25, 2020
Phil was a wonderful human being. I clerked for his law firm while I was attending Loyola university school of law in the late 70s. Always patient and kind.
The Dan & Meg Hack Family
September 25, 2020
Dear Mary I and all of the Doran, Scanlan and Eiben Clan, Meg and I send our deepest condolences on the Phil’s passing. A lot of great things will be said about him and all are true, wonderful and gracious, giving and kind, always took an interest in me & my family. The world has lost one of the truly great guys of our time and our community. RIP Phil. With love Dan & Meg Hack family.
Maureen Hayden
September 25, 2020
Dear Mary I and Family,
My very sincere condolences to you. I will always remember Phil for his care, kindness and compassion for my late parents, Barbara and Edmund Hayden. Whether he was stopping by Lawndale Ave with donuts for coffee, calling to check in, or sharing your beautiful Long Beach home with Mom and I, his laughter, smile and concern will always be remembered. Phil inspired me to always extend compassion to others and to count my blessings. He was among them. The birthplace of my father, Old Leighlin, Ireland was the home of the Dorans and Haydens. It has been quite a journey. Rest in peace, Phil. Sci'th a Ligean.
Love,
Maureen and Tom Hayden
Mukilteo, WA
Michael Hayden
September 24, 2020
Dear Family & Friends of Philip Doran,
My warmest sympathies, and sincere condolences to you all at this time.
Phil was such a fine gentlemen and know that he will be missed very much.
Phil was and good friend, and cousin of my late father Edmund. I had the great opportunity of meeting Phil and Mary I, many years ago and both reminded me so much of my own parents. Elegant, charming, kind hearted people. I wish you all comfort in this moment.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Michael Hayden
Brooke Brennan
September 23, 2020
Tom Brannigan
September 23, 2020
My condolences to the whole family, especially to you Mary I. He was the best and may he rest in peace forever.
Jack and Peg Grace
September 23, 2020
Dear Mary I and family, we are so saddened to hear of Phil’s passing. So many years of memories and smiles. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Devin
September 23, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Richard Ducatenzeiler
September 22, 2020
On behalf of the Staff and Board of Directors at Franciscan Outreach, we would like to offer our sincerest condolences to the Doran and Scanlan families. Being newer to the organization, I am saddened that I did not have the opportunity to spend as much time with him as other staff and board members did, but I do know that he leaves a great legacy of commitment and dedication to the mission of the organization and serving the least of us. He will always be remembered as a champion for the those individuals experiencing homelessness and as an ambassador for our great cause. He will be truly missed and there is no doubt that the work he started will continue among those he recruited to serve on our board. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and we are so grateful for all of the support that we continue to received.
Mary-Lisa Sullivan
September 22, 2020
I just heard of Phil's passing; I am so sorry for your loss. Phil was such a wonderful, classy, kind man. I always enjoyed seeing him; he always made people feel like they were just the person he wanted to see.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mary I, and with John, Margaret, Elizabeth and Ned.
May his memory be a blessing.
Kevin W. Doherty
September 21, 2020
Close to 40 years ago, Phil and I were opponents in a very contentious case, involving high stakes. Whenever the depositions or oral arguments concluded, we moved on and maintained good terms. He showed me how to be gracious in an arena which seldom witnesses it today.One day he insisted I accompany him to tour Gettysburg when we were out that way. I was a young dumb kid and he didn’t need me to tag along, but he thought I should seize the opportunity and of course he was right. A wise, generous and kind man.
Lew & Kathie Babinski
September 21, 2020
Our sincerest condolences to Mary I. and the entire Doran, Scanlan, and Eiben families. Phil was always a dear friend to our whole family. He was a person who really cared for the people he knew, and for the less fortunate. He will be missed. The world was a better place with him in it. But he is in a much better place now with his beloved Philip.
Caroline Dwan
September 21, 2020
My heart breaks after reading this news. The Doran’s and Dwan’s go way back to our little fiefdom on 92nd and Hoyne.
I have so many cherished memories of Mr. Doran and his immeasurable kindness and compassion. The story I like to share the most is about the weekly visits he made to my mother during her battle with leukemia. He showed up each time with a dozen roses and would sit with her for as long as her energy level would allow. They had a lovely friendship and I will never forget how much happier she looked after her time with him. I’m sure he and my Mom are enjoying their time together again.
He always had a kind word and was devoted to doing the right thing especially when it came to supporting causes near and dear to his heart. He was God’s love exemplified here on earth and set an example for how we all should show up.
My deepest condolences to all of the Doran’s for this tremendous loss. May he RIP.
Jean Moran
September 21, 2020
Condolences, Mary I. I am so sorry for your loss; you guys really were - are - a love story. I am still locked down in CA, so cannot attend the service, but my prayers are always with you.
Mary Sweeney
September 21, 2020
Sincere condolences for a great man. So sorry Mary I. and Family. May the Lord hold you in His hand until we meet again.
Mary Nedved
September 21, 2020
Sincere condolences to Mary I, John, Margaret, Elizabeth and their families on the passing of Phil. He was a friend to all of us in the Christ the King Community.
Sincerely,
Mary Nedved, Brian T Nedved and Moira Nedved Stockwell
James Crawley
September 21, 2020
In the early 1990s I had the honor of working as a young, new attorney for Phil. He was an excellent lawyer and mentor and thirty years later, I am still guided by Phil’s wisdom. Phil had great empathy and compassion for his clients and anyone who was less fortunate. He lived his faith, continuously helping the poor, homeless, sick, imprisoned or disenfranchised. Phil knew homeless people by name, and he would sit with them over coffee, learn about them and always treat them with dignity. He would later say that he learned about himself and life by helping others. On many occasions, Phil helped others anonymously, by sending food or diapers to a struggling family, or paying tuition so that a child’s education would not be disrupted by an unemployed or ill parent. He felt it was a moral duty to help one another.
If you knew Phil, you quickly learned to be non-committal when he asked about your schedule. If Phil asked, “what are you doing tomorrow night?” and you answered “nothing,” you’d find yourself joining Phil volunteering at a homeless shelter or food pantry.
Phil was a devout catholic who lived the Beatitudes and calls of St. Francis and St. Ignatius. When you came into work on a Monday morning, Phil would half-jokingly ask “Were you moved by the readings in church yesterday?” or “What message did you take away from Mass yesterday?” He was not only actually interested in your answers to those questions, but in a parental way he was also seeing if you attended church. If you said you did not recall the readings, there would be a Missalette on your desk when you returned from lunch. These actions never came from a sanctimony, but out of concern – Phil wanted you to live your best life and experience the fulfillment and joy of being of service to others.
Phil cared deeply about his family, often sharing moments of pride or concern.
If you are fortunate to have lived a long life, you will be able to look back and recognize the people who made an impact, who changed you. Phil is one of those people in my life. The world was a better place because of his compassion and generosity. May we all continue to live by his example.
Henry
September 21, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
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