Philip Dejana Obituary
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Shaun
December 23, 2021
July 22, 2016
You are always in my heart!! My first love
My Dad at my wedding and it looks like Uncle Phil is security I lost them both within a year miss you both love you forever
Matt Bruce
July 19, 2016
Tony
October 6, 2012
Just found out today... You will be missed.
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August 22, 2009
It's almost a year, but it seems like yesterday when my brother Frankie came to tell me what happened. A day I will never forget.. You are dearly missed Phil, a true friend you were.
Dina Scobbo
Port Washington
Glenn Koebel
December 10, 2008
Dear Phil,
I was devastated when I found out about your passing. I turned on the news that night and my mind went blank. Not my boss, I couldn't believe it.
I worked for you in the sanitation division for more than six years. It was a pleasure and honor representing the Dejana name while fulfilling my job 100%.
You would see me many times doing my job, stop and nod your head as if to say "you're doing a great job." I would see you in the yard and you would wave and say hello.
I will never forget how that made me feel. You had a heart of gold.
I will never forget the holiday parties, all holiday "gifts" and the Dejana generousity.
It was a pleasure to have known you.
Rest in peace and may god bless you.
And may god bless your family.
Jim Aikman
October 22, 2008
In the short time I did graphics work for Phil he quickly went from customer to friend. Its great seeing him wearing the shirts we designed so proudly in his last days. Race on Phil, it was an honor and a pleasure to have known and worked with you.
Ivy (Lewis) and Craig Marsch
September 24, 2008
To the entire DeJana family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. May God Bless and watch over you!
Roy Forbes
September 20, 2008
Linda, Peter, Vincent and the DeJana Family
I was shocked and so very saddened to just learn of Phil's tragic passing. I had the priviledge of knowing all of you and working with Phil in both the EWR and Newark operation for many years. I have thought of his kindness, smile, and relaxed nature many a time since moving from NJ in 1994.
My deepest heartfelt condolences to you all.
Rest in Peace my friend
John M Di Leo Jr & Jeannea Whitely
September 6, 2008
Linda, Peter, Vincent and the entire Dejana Family
Our prayers and thoughts will be with you always and forever. Phil was a great guy and a wonderful friend who touched many peoples lives with his big smile and warm heart. Not to mention his great sense of humor. He loved to win in every way no matter what he did. When he won his favorite saying was "Another One Bites The Dust. Really miss his voice saying "whats up big guy". He will truley be missed by us all.
R.I.P. good buddy
Ronda Thompson
September 2, 2008
Phil you will be truely missed.
Ron Bretone
September 2, 2008
Linda - It is evident by the amount of lives that Phil has touched and all the love that was felt around him that you must be most proud. My experiences with him way back then and sharing an office with him was a pleasure. Linda, I know that you were always behind him and you guys were in love. My heartfelt and deepest sympathy goes out to you and ALL of the family and I look forward to seeing you soon. Love - Ron & Diane
Tim Harrell
September 1, 2008
Phil You were a good friend to have met in this life.It was nice to have worked snow with you in the early days at logan.We worked hard,but still had some fun,and laughs.since then we've had our biannual phone chats,and I'm sorry to say we were about due for one.Take care My friend.I will forever miss You.
Scott Begovich
August 31, 2008
Phil and Kevin will be remembered always in our sport and in our hearts.
Sincerest Condolences to the many friends and family of these great guys. We will be wearing a black 57 on the Miss GEICO for the rest of the year in honor of them
Linda Kindle
August 31, 2008
A man who touched the heart of all those who met him. I will miss him terribley. God Bless Linda, Peter, Vinnie and families. God speed Phil
Sharkey Images
August 31, 2008
Phil and Kevin will be sorely missed in the Offshore community. May God take them under his wing and join them with so many others we had lost way too soon.
God Speed
Sharon Sisimit
August 31, 2008
Ever since I could remember, My dad worked for Phil and I now that I got the chance to work with him I realized that he is someone special to know.He will be remeber for
his kindness and generousity.My thoughts and prayers are with the DeJana Family,
Love Sharon and Samuel Sisimit
Carole Porter
August 30, 2008
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Dejana family. Phil was a nice man and always kind to our family at company picnics and all other times.
May he rest in peace.
Respectfully,
The former wife of Fred Gonzalez(employee) Carole Porter and children Christopher and Christina Gonzalez
F. Scobbo
August 29, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the DeJana family.
Frankie
August 29, 2008
Phil, I will always remember your smile, and your laugh. Thanks for being a good friend.
Jeannea Whitely
August 28, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kevin Maass
August 28, 2008
The greatest employer I ever had. The experience and education has been priceless. I use the skills learned at Dejana daily. I treat my 4 employees as I was by Phil and Pete, on a level playing field w/ generosity and appreciation. At 19 I was treated as an asset. What a great feeling. Thank you Phil
Joe Izzo
August 28, 2008
Truly a great man. My condolences go out to his family.
Gail and Ken STANKIEIWCZ HEMMING
August 28, 2008
DEAR LINDA AND FAMILY,
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. I REMEMBER WHEN YOU GUYS WERE GOING IN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1965..
TAKE CARE
FONDLY,GAIL STANKIEWICZ HEMMING
Gary Bartee
August 27, 2008
Gary Bartee and Jeanette Gardner and the Bartee family from Newark, NJ would like to express their deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Paul Baldassano
August 27, 2008
Dejana Family,
My sincere condolences.
Paul Baldassano
American Airlines
Charles Fisher
August 27, 2008
i going missed u phil my friend
Charlie Bishop
August 27, 2008
Dejana Family,
For a few years we plowed snow at Logan Airport for Aero Snow. Phil was always approachable even if he was in New York. Our prayers go out to his family.
Chas Bishop & Sons
Gloucester, MA
Charlie, Chuck and Bob
patrick brazill
August 27, 2008
Dejana Family;
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Pat Brazill
American Airlines
Patrick Shovlin
August 27, 2008
My sincere condolences to the Dejana family. He will be missed.
Aero Employee at Newark and Pt Elizabeth
Susan Batch Murphy
August 27, 2008
Vincent,Peter, Antoinete,Geonina,Linda and All the nieces and nephews,
I have had the honor of knowing Phil for such a long time as a customer and friend. Through the good and bad. I know that you are finally at peace my friend! But, you are a part of every heart that you have touched, even though you tried to be a grump it just wasn't you. I promise not to step on any ants, if you don't eat to much of Daddy's food!
All of my love,
Susan Batch Murphy
Filip & Maria Mandic
August 27, 2008
Peter,Vincent and family,
We were very saddend to hear of your loss. Suzy said that you did what you loved most in this world. After 20 yrs in John's Delicatessen and we still remember you like it was only yesterday.
Rick Bottiglieri
August 27, 2008
great man that always treated me with respect and i will always miss your friendly but stern coments
Rick Bottiglieri braintree ma
Kevin DeRosa
August 27, 2008
Phil,
Thanks for being a great friend and great boss, I will always remember our great times together. You will be missed everyday.
BILLY O
August 27, 2008
GOODBYE PHIL,NEWARK AIRPORT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.....PEACE BROTHER
Jamie O'Brien(John and Ellen's daughter)
August 27, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you! They will truly be missed by all!
Phil you will be missed by all. You were an insperation to all. R.I.P
August 27, 2008
Robert & Annmarie Stone
August 27, 2008
Shirley Harder
August 27, 2008
Friends are always in our hearts and will last forever; love to you Linda and to your family, Shirley Harder, Portland, OR
Jim Wynkoop
August 26, 2008
Phil was always calm even though I knew he had so much responsibility beyond our relatively small account. I never doubted that an issue could be worked out, or a deal done when Phil was involved. God bless and keep you. We'll miss you.
Debbie Greene
August 26, 2008
Linda,We are sorry to hear of your loss and want you to know we are thinking of you. Keith and Debbie Greene{Ellie's daughter}
I will miss you so much!!!! You will always have a place in my heart!!! Amber
August 26, 2008
Ron Milazzo
August 26, 2008
I grew up with and went to school with Phil in Port Washington and even though our paths never crossed again, he was never forgotten by me. The Phil I remember was thoughtful, sincere, honest and an all around great guy. I am sure everyone who knew him would agree he will be dearly missed. Phil, great racing in heaven. Your old friend Ron
Dana & Jean Ann
August 26, 2008
Linda,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
As i'll remember you forever...Smiling. Goodbye Phil you'll be forever missed
August 26, 2008
Angie Pohl
August 26, 2008
Linda, Peter & Vincent. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Phil was a wonderful man and had become such a God sent to my daughter Amber. May God be with you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
halford moore
August 26, 2008
Dejana Family,
I only got to work with Phil one snow season here in Colorado. I really respected him as my boss and friend. I will truly miss that. My sincere condolences to your family.
Hal Moore, Denver, Co.
LOUIS MAZZEO
August 26, 2008
PHILL WAS A WONERDFUL MAN,HE WATCHED ME GROW UP AND I ADMIRED HIM FOR BEING A MAN THAT ALWAYS WORKED HARD AND PLAYED HARD. HE WILL BE MISSED. HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND . THE KID NEXT DOOR,LOU
Stacey Casey
August 26, 2008
Linda, Peter, Vincent, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I had the true pleasure to work with Philip and all of you for many years. I have thought of you all often since moving away and I am so sad to learn of Philips accident. He was a wonderful man, boss and friend. I know he will be greatly missed by all.
Stacey (Brey) Casey
Nancy & Donald Cocks
August 26, 2008
Dear Linda,
Our hearts go out to you. So very sorry for your loss. Bruce Morgan told us how much Philip loved racing.
Tommy A.
August 26, 2008
Phil,
Thank you for all of the wonderful memories. You were more than my boss, you were my friend. You will always have a place in my heart. Rest in Peace
The guys hanging out before the show
August 26, 2008
Uncle Phil with his boat, showing it off
August 26, 2008
Katherine Bruce
August 26, 2008
We are missing the rock of our family now, the one who has always been there for us for anything in the world. We will be by Aunt Linda's side always. RIP Uncle Phil, I love you.
Linda OConnor
August 26, 2008
Linda, The world has truly lost a wonderful man. And you a best friend.
We send our love.
Dennis & Linda O'Connor
Mooresville, NC
LORI BLACKWELL
August 26, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. I just wanted to say THANK YOU for being so great to my dad (Bob Yetkofsky) in the past years. We all grew up with your family and always looked forward to the anual picnics and softball games. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for this tremendous loss!!
MIKE and DIANE KENNEDY
August 26, 2008
Phil, we will miss seeing you ripping around the sound and your great smile. you were a true gentleman.
Kevin Davies
August 26, 2008
Phil Thanks for the memories. One great guy and you will be sorely missed.My prays to your family and friends, they are blessed to have known you.
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