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CLARK Philip J. Clark, age 93, of Bridgeport, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, with his family by his side. Philip was a lifelong resident of Bridgeport. He attended St. Patricks School and graduated from Central High School. In 1963 Philip was among the first civil service class of policemen in Bridgeport. He saw service in all of Bridgeport's police precincts and divisions. Mr. Clark was appointed a patrolman on August 18 1936 he was elevated to Sargeant in 1947, to Lieutenant in 1953, to Captain in 1961 and Finally, to Inspector in 1972. He retired from the Bridgeport Police Force in 1976. During his 40 years of service, Inspector Clark held many positions including; Department Training Officer, Court Liaison Officer, Executive Officer of the Traffic Division, Planning and Operations Officer, and head of the Uniform Division. He was selected to attend Northeastern University to study Traffic administration, The New York Academy for Training Officers and the National Symposium on Urban Police Patrol Practices conducted by the FBI in Quantico, Virginia. In the early part of 1943 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and saw three years of duty in the European Theater of operations. He was part of the U.S. Naval Land Forces attached to the 8Th Army of General Montgomery's amphibious forces. He was the widower of Agnes Mc Mahon Clark. Survivors include 1 son John F. Clark and his wife Gina of Westfield, NJ; 2 daughters Mary Beth Crispino and her husband James Sr and Kate Slinko all of Bridgeport; 7 grandchildren James Jr. and Thomas Crispino, David, Michael and Emily Slinko of Bpt and Vincent and Meredith Clark of NJ and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend the Funeral on Friday at 8:45 a.m. from The LARSON FUNERAL HOME, 2496 NORTH AVE, BRIDGEPORT and at 9:30 a.m. in St. Augustine's Cathedral for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Donations maybe made to VITAS Hospice 777 Commerce Dr. Fairfield CT 06824.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Philip Clark

8 Entries

Cheryl Nolan

March 15, 2007

Mary Beth,Kate,John and Families, Although Pat and I can not be there with you as we would like,please know that we are there with you in spirit. I have so many memeories of Phil from many years ago that will stay with me all of my life. The Teaberry Shuffle and his many kindnesses to me,and more. We lost a good and honest man with his passing and I will miss him,too.

MICHAEL DANKULICH

March 15, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Bob Fitzgeralld

March 15, 2007

To the Clark Family.....My first contact with Phil Clark was when I was in the 7th grade at St Patricks in Bridgeport. He was a Lieutenant in charge of the patrol boys that crossed the other kids. I guess I'm dating myself because they don't even have those programs anymore. Besides my Father, Lieutenant Clark was an inspiration for me to eventually become a police officer. I still have the picture of us taken back in 1960 that I keep framed. When I joined the Bridgeport Police I had the short pleasure of working under him. Even though he had risen to the rank of Inspector by then I had always called him Lou. I had to remind him of our first encounter and since then when I would see him in the building, I would call him that and it always brought a smile to his face. He was one of the nicest men I ever knew and I wouldn't hesitate in a second to carry out a request or an errand for him no matter what time of the day. Lou worked with every member of my family over the years, my father Jim, Uncles Bert Meehan, Richard Meehan Sr, Cousins Leroy Meehan, Captain Art "Buck" Buchanan,Lieut Eddy Casey,and probably a few more that I just can't think of right now...All these great men are gone and once again are now back together ...I miss them all and someday hope to be working with them again.....Lou!, may you rest in peace..

Jackie Cocco

March 15, 2007

Our sincere sympathy. Lenny served with Inspector Clark and remembers him as a great Platoon Leader. My mother was a member of St. Patricks first graduating class along with your father(Margaret Smith). Len and Jackie Cocco

Thomas Meehan

March 14, 2007

Phil was a great friend of Bert and I. I have many fond memories of he and Nessie and the McMahon clan when we lived on Putnam St. He was a welcome visitor to our home and will be missed. Millie Meehan and family.

James and Louise Katherine Karoli Gallagher

March 14, 2007

To the Clark Family,
We extend our sincere condolences in the passing of Inspector Clark.
He served Bridgeport proudly as one of it's "FINEST". God rest his soul. Life Eternal.
Respectfully,
(Ret. Lt.) James Gallagher
B.P.D. 1968 - 1999
(Ret. P.O.)Louise Karoli Gallagher
B.P.D. 1985 - 2005

Evelyn Dudeck

March 14, 2007

MaryBeth:

I'm was sorry to read about your Dad's passing. My thoughts & prayers go out to you, Jimmy & the family.

Jim Moran

March 14, 2007

My sincere condolances to the family of Phil Clark. He was my training officer comming on the job and was a great man, and admired by me

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