Philip Minic

Minic, Philip
Philip L. Minic, Sr., age 88, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 and entered the presence of the Lord. Phil provided and cared for the love of his life, Laurie of 62 years whom he met when he snuck into a school dance. Together, they provided and cared for their nine children on a self-sufficient farm. Phil always had time for friends and family, hosting church socials and square dance parties. He enjoyed bowling, billiards, St. Patrick's Day and The Ohio State Buckeyes. Retired from the US Postal Service. Graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas class of 1947. Studied Photography in College. Devoted life-long Catholic; ushered many years at St. Joseph Cathedral. Phil easily welcomed new friends, his latest were from Trillium Place and The Grand, both in Dublin. Kindred Hospice was very caring and loving to Phil in his last days. Preceded in death by wife Laurie, daughter Jean Saito, granddaughter Nicole Carter, parents Bernadette and Frank, sisters Betty Anne and Nancy and brother Don. Survived by his children, Theresa Hicks, Philip Jr. (Debbie), Kristina (Harley), David (Vanna), Alesa (Albert) Goulet, Matthew (Karen), Mark (Rosanna), James (Christine); son-in-law, Kevin Saito; 23 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Monday 3-6 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI Funeral Home, 1068 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43206. Rosary 5:30 p.m. Friends and family will meet for Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 3730 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123. Reception follows immediately. Private inurnment at St. Joseph Cemetery. To sign and view the on-line register, visit www.MaederQuintTiberi.com.