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Philip Duerr Obituary

DUERR, Philip J. Philip J. Duerr, 25, of Town Walk Avenue, Hamden, died Wednesday (November 19, 2008). He was born November 12, 1983 in Danbury, CT son of Karl W. and Gail (Tangredi) Duerr of Canton, CT. Philip was a graduate of Cheshire High School, Class of 2002, and was on their championship Marching Ram Band. He was a graduate of Quinnipiac University, Class of 2006, he received his Bachelors Degree in Communications, was on the Dean's List and a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Kappa Psi Chapter. Philip was an Associate Technical Producer at ESPN in Bristol, CT. Along with his parents he is survived by his sister, Danielle M. Duerr of Yarmouthport, MA; his maternal grandmother, Edith Tangredi of Yorktown Heights, NY; his paternal grandmother, Shirley M. December of Cheshire, CT; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends. Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 120 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT on Sunday, November 23, 1-4 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 4 p.m. Private burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Philip's name to Tau Kappa Epsilon, Attn: Kappa Psi Scholarship Fund, 8645 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268. For online condolences please visit www.vincentfuneralhome .com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Nov. 21, 2008.

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Ginny Hahn

December 17, 2008

Dear Gail,

I am truely sorry for the loss of your son. You have always been there for me, so if you need anything just asked.

Your friend, Ginny Hahn

Miriam Temple

November 25, 2008

To: Gail,Carl,Danielle and Family:

Sorry to here that your passing.

When you get chance contact me.

Susan DiCorpo

November 24, 2008

I am so sorry for your tragic loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Bill and Kathy Mahmood

November 24, 2008

To the Duerr family:
We are very sorry for your loss. Phil was a very pleasant young man whom we enjoyed being with as chaperones/ band parents for the CHS Marching Ram Band (1996-2002).
Our daughter, Leila (2000) and son, Jeffrey (2002) both played in the band with Phil. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Alan Williams

November 24, 2008

My deepest sympathy to your family in this time of sorrow. Philip will truly be missed.

Kristen Schober

November 24, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Phil and I went to elementary school together and he was always really sweet and nice, a great friend. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Mary Beth McCloskey

November 24, 2008

Dear Gail and family,
I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Andrea Kelmachter

November 24, 2008

Dear Duerr family,
I am so sorry for you loss. Philip was one of my students when he was at Cheshire high school. He was a fine young man. My thought and prayers are with you.

Wendy Shaw

November 23, 2008

Dear Duerr Family-
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. If you need anything at all please let me know.

Laura Nidoh

November 23, 2008

Dear Duerr family,
I am so sorry to hear of this loss. I performed in the cheshire marching band with phil. He was an amazing person who made the room light up when he spoke or simply entered the room. He was a very kind person who was accepting to all that he crossed paths with. The world has lost an amazing person with the loss of this young man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family as well as my thoughts and prayers are with him in his transition into his eternal life of grace and wonder.

Kim Gravel

November 22, 2008

Dear Gail and family, I am so so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. You and your family are in my prayers.

Nicole Marzano

November 21, 2008

Dear Gail, Karl,and the rest of the Duerr family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Phillip. If there is ever anything I can do, please don't hesitate to contact me. The family is in my thoughts.

Gale Testa

November 21, 2008

Dear Gail, Carl, Danielle and Family,
I want to express my deepest sympathies for this tragic loss to you. My heart goes out to all of you in this very difficult time. Phil was a wonderful young man who could make people laugh and had a caring heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My sincere sympathies for your loss. Gale Testa

Jamie McCarty

November 21, 2008

The ties that bind each heart of us, become a living part of us. I will miss you Phil. Eternally yours in the bond, Jamie

Colleen Rossi

November 21, 2008

I have such fond memories of Phil. He worked with me at Uconn Bookstore. He was an outstanding young man full of fun and laughter. My thoughts and prayers are with Gail and Karl and Danielle, may God give you strength to deal with this great loss.

Rita Rosiek

November 21, 2008

Gail and Karl,
My heart and sympathy goes out to you and your family, in this time of sorrow. Philip will truly be missed.

Rita Rosiek

Sharon Tardif

November 21, 2008

The entire family along with Phil are in my prayers!!

JoAnn Dimples Fuller

November 21, 2008

My deepest heartfelt prayers you all greiving for this young man. You are all in my prayers, Sincerely, JoAnn (Dimples-CT PGR)

Christine Lavoie

November 21, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jean McNelly

November 21, 2008

Dear Gail and family, My most deepest sincere sympathy to you. Phil was such a wonderful person and we loved him the minute we met him. I am sending you a big hug and please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers thru this most difficult and sad time.

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