Philip S. Geraci

Philip S. Geraci obituary, Elwood, IL

Philip S. Geraci

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Modell Funeral Home

7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

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7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

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Philip Geraci Obituary

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Philip S. Geraci, age 98, Navy Veteran. Beloved husband for 75 years of Lorraine, nee Michaels. Loving father of Phyllis (William) Soch, Diane Deal (late Michael Daly) and Michael (Danielle) Geraci. Cherished grandfather of the late Karen Soch, David (Melissa) Soch, Joseph Deal, Jason (Michelle) Deal, Alex (Mandy) Geraci, Lucas Geraci, and Abbie (Derek) Geditz. Great grandfather of Emily Woods, Jeremy Woods, Olivia Deal, Dominic Deal, Frank Deal, Jimmy Deal, Joey Deal, Collins Geraci, Peter Geraci, Hailey Roberts, Florence Geraci, Atticus Geraci, Stella Geditz, Agnes Geditz, Theodore Geditz, and Ezra Geditz.Phil was proud to be a truck driver for 45 years. He enjoyed cooking for his family and sharing his recipes and culinary skills.

Family gatherings, playing cards and time with his grandkids were times he enjoyed the most.

Visitation Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 10 :00am until the time of the Funeral Service at 12 :00pm at Modell Funeral Home, 7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien. Interment at a later date at Abraham Lincoln National Veteran Cemetery.
Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Darien

7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

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Upcoming Events

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Modell Funeral Home

7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

Send Flowers

Nov

1

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Modell Funeral Home

7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

Send Flowers

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.