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Phillip Principe Obituary
AGE: 56 • Rahway
Dr. Philip J. Principe, age 56 of Rahway, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017. Born in New Brunswick, he grew up in South River and had lived in Rahway for the past few years. Philip was a physician specializing in infectious disease, and worked throughout his career for Toms River Community Medical Center in Toms River, Clara Maass Medical Center in Beleville and Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin. He was a retired US Navy Commander embedded with the US Marine Expeditionary Group and served during the Iraq War.
He is predeceased by his parents Pacifico "Phil" and Jane Principe.
Surviving are his sister Pam Golgolab and her husband Nader, his brother Paul, his nephews Alex and Cameron Golgolab and Anthony Principe, his companion Nancy Vaccaro, Nancy's daughter and son in law Melissa & Scott Eisenman, their children Brendan & Erika and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be Thursday 10:30am from the Maliszewski Funeral Home 218 Whitehead Ave South River, with an 11am funeral mass to follow at St. Mary of Ostrabrama RC Church in South River. Burial will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery in East Brunswick.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Phil's honor to the Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org or the Bristol Myers Squibb Children's Hospital http://www.bmsch.org
Letters of condolence, directions and completed funeral arrangements can be found by visiting www.mal iszewskifuneralhome.com.
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Gina vaccaro
August 16, 2022
Always think about you and often talk about you with Nancy . Continue to Rest In Peace . Until again
stephen glawson
August 16, 2020
In the short five years I knew Phil, he made an impact on me. My patients loved him, he had direct fun, kind way about himself. Having served 33 yrs with the Navy both active and reserve, I would often try to let him know the Navy was a better place with him. Although at times the military tends to be short sited on its people. Phil gave to his family, friends his local community his patients and his country. You are missed.
Ken Martin
February 23, 2018
In third or fourth grade Phil said he wanted to be a scientist or a doctor. Fast forward to our 35th high school reunion. After a 10 minute conversation with Phil I was thoroughly impressed. Not only did he become a respected doctor, but he went to the middle east with the Navy to heal wounded Marines at an age when most servicemen would be thinking of retiring. Phil's life was an example of The Can-Do Spirit. The world is a better place because Phillip Principe was in it.
jackie perrine
February 3, 2018
you were a blessing to me
October 21, 2017
Phil, you were a good friend and an outstanding physician. Thank you for your time in service to this nation. You will be missed. Captain Glawson.
thomas bonfonti
September 13, 2017
I just heard and i am in total shock
I don't count many people as my friend but phil was one
rest in peace buddy
Jacquie Thompson
August 22, 2017
This was an incredibly smart man and caring physician. It was honor to work with him, he treated nurses with respect and kindness. You will be missed. RIP
Denise Bruschi
August 22, 2017
Dr.Principe was an amazing and caring physician. It was my honor as a nurse to take care of his patients in Community Medical Center. He will be missed. Rest in peace sir and thank you for your service.
Regina Vaccaro
August 22, 2017
Rest in peace my funny friend. You always brought laughter to every one you came across. Continue to be happy up in heaven and keep that smile . You will be missed.
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