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Philip Sukel Obituary
He was born September 4, 1948 in Lorain, was a 1966 graduate of Marion L. Steele High School in Amherst and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Phil was employed for 31 years as a heavy equipment operator at US Steel Lorain Works, retiring in 2002 and was a member of Steel Workers Local # 1104.
He was also the former owner and operator of Sukel & Sons' Waterhauling. After retiring he worked as a medical courier and an election poll worker. For 15 years he was a firefighter/EMT with the Grafton Township Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, working in his yard and had been a manager for youth baseball. He had an outgoing personality and enjoyed talking with people.
Phil is survived by his wife of 42 years, Shirley A. (nee: Magyar); sons, Christopher J. Sukel (Jeanette Hornby) and Scott A. Sukel (Krista Swanger); and a grandson, David P. Sukel all of Grafton Township; brothers, Gerald of Fox River Grove, Illinois and James of Lorain; sisters, Patricia Roushton of Lorain and Jane Chawansky of Louisville, Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Dorothy Sukel; brother, Ronald and a grandson, Alexander.
Friends will be received Sunday from 1:00 PM until the time of a 4:00 PM service at Dicken Funeral Home, 323 Middle Avenue, Elyria. Reverend Charles J. Ryba will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Grafton Township Rescue Squad, 17109 South Avon Belden Road, Grafton, OH 44044.
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Shirley Sukel
September 13, 2012
For Phil, the love of my life, and the best Poppa Chris, Scott and Dave could ever have. We so miss your smile and all the other great things that make you you. Our lives will never be the same without you here, but we know you still guide us and look out for us.
Until we are together again I will miss you every minute of every day.
Love, Shirley
Jerry Sukel
September 11, 2012
On this day of remembrance, September 11, I want you to know that the loss of my brother Phil affects me much more than the loss of all the innocent lives we commemorate today.
Phil has been part of my life from before the day he was born and is still part of it. I remember him and his family every day in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless them and him and watch over them always.
Melissa Hura Harpst
September 20, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Sukel family. I wish I could be there with you in this time of grief and sorrow.
Mary Jane Myosky
September 20, 2011
Sympathy and prayers to you all. You are thought of often. (440)242-7541
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Jane Chawansky
September 18, 2011
My memories of Phil have a place in my heart and mind . My God grant healing for his family so they may carry on as Phil would want them to. *Jane*
September 16, 2011
Scott & Family-So sorry you are going through this. Even though we can't be there for you Scott, we are all thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts. Angela Morris & Family (Springdale, AR)
September 16, 2011
Chris and David,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kirk and Marilyn Thompson
John & Bev Yarbrough
September 16, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. May GOD hold all of you in his hands at this time of sorrow. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. John & Bev
M Humphrey
September 16, 2011
Sorry Scott...
twyla devito
September 16, 2011
so sorry for your loss Krista, love and hugs coming you and your families way..
Mary Floyd-Fry
September 16, 2011
My family and I want you to know how deeply and sincerely we feel for the loss of your loved one. Husband, father, grandfather, worker and friend to all. Remembering conversations that I had with him makes me smile, for he had a way of making me laugh and think about my situations in a lighter instance. It has been a joy to talk to Phil. Shirley we are praying that the pain lessens as time goes on for you, your sons and their loved ones and grandson.
Mary Ann and Family
Larry Schuman
September 16, 2011
The Sukel family is in our thoughts and prayers
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