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Philip Charles French

1939 - 2016

Philip Charles French obituary, 1939-2016, Lodi, CA

BORN

1939

DIED

2016

Philip French Obituary

Our dear father, Philip Charles French, passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 16th. He was born on July 23, 1939 in Birkenhead, England. He was the youngest of four boys to the late Dorothea and James French. Phil is survived by his wife, Maija, of 51 years, and his children, Nick, Mark and Kate. Phil was loved by his seven grandchildren, Stella, Rowan, Aurelia, Alex, Sofia, Connor and Ryan. 
Phil studied Civil Engineering at London Polytechnic, and received his Master's Degree in Structural Engineering at the University of Hawaii. 
In 1976, he started his own construction business, which is now Con-Fab California Corporation.  
He was a longtime parishioner at St. Joachim Catholic Church.
Phil had a love of all sports, particularly soccer, which he played semi-professionally. He was widely traveled and lived in many different countries.
The memorial service will be held on Friday, November 25th at 10am at St. Joachim Church in Lockeford, CA, with a celebration to follow at the church hall.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to ChildFund, PO Box 26511, Richmond, VA  23261-6511. Phone (800) 776-6767.

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Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Nov. 22 to Nov. 28, 2016.

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Mary J Davis

November 30, 2016

Maija and family...We are so sad to learn of Phils passing. Edgar and Phil shared many great moments in business and indeed a great friendship. My children remember your children while you visited our home. It is this month 24 years since Ed has been gone and we still miss him big. How blessed you and I have been to have them in our lives. God bless you and your family

November 28, 2016

Maija: Please accept my sincere condolence from a co-parishioner and local contractor. The funeral Mass was uplifting and a true celebration of Phil.
Rich Piombo and Ford Construction.

November 22, 2016

We are so sorry to hear the passing of a dear man.,, we send our deepest condolences to Maija and family, Sincerely Terry and Rose. Knutson

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