Phillip Joseph Sbrochi

SBROCHI Phillip Joseph Sbrochi, 61, of Dublin, Oh., unexpectedly passed away on May 16, 2009 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jo; his three beautiful children Marina, Peter and Frank; two grandchildren, Joe and Lindy Smith; his caring parents, Fausto and Anita; brother, Mark; and sister-in-law, Renee; brothers and sisters-in-law, Algisa and Matthew Skunza and Ray and Marylou Melchiorre; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He received a BS from The Ohio State University and an MBA from Capital University. Phil was an extremely determined and hardworking man who never complained. He began his nearly 3 decade-long banking career with Bank One in 1970, and 4 years later became the youngest Branch Manager in the history of the corporation at the time, continuing his climb through the corporate ranks to ultimately become Managing Director in Specialty Finance. Subsequently, Phil went on to become a consultant for many Midwestern banks and several other financial institutions, earlier this year joining United Midwest Savings Bank. Along the way he taught himself the secrets of cooking and creating exquisite dishes. It is still unknown where he developed his vast botanical knowledge, caring for his garden, growing his own spices and vegetables. His favorite relaxing pastime was to play golf, which he loved with great zeal and shared that hobby with many close friends and family members. Towards the end of his life, nothing lit up his face more than his grandchildren, who will very much miss their Paw-Paw. This unique man will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St. (1/2 mile south of 270), where a Celebration of Life service will be on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Family will receive friends after the service at Wedgewood Golf and Country Club for lunch at 12 noon. Visit www.schoedinger.com to send online condolences to the family.