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Survived by his beloved wife, Sandra, his sister Elaine Procida, his daughter Heather Petrille and her husband Steve, his son Scott and his wife Angela. He is preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer Puerta. Grandchildren Gene Paul Puerta, Caden, Colton, Grace Addison Petrille, Grace Lenore and Nick Urbon.
Phil proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. After service Phil devoted himself to his career, dedicating 32 years at Automotive Resources International as President of Global Fleet Services.
In his leisure time, Phil enjoyed his horses, a skilled rider with numerous fox hunting competitions. From one thrill seeking hobby to another, Phil took up road cycling where he fearlessly took on every race he could find.
When Sandra became fed up with the snow and ice cutting down on outdoor activities, they moved to Tucson, falling in love with the desert, the climate, and of course, the cycling community. Phil found great fulfillment in restoring old bikes for Wheels For Kids, gifting them to underprivileged children and spreading his love for cycling. From that moment on, Arizona became their cherished home where they reside at Splendido in Oro Valley.
A private ceremony will be held to celebrate Philip's life. In lieu of sending flowers to the family, please consider sending a donation to your charity of choice.
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Victor Campuzano
January 23, 2025
So Sorry to see this. Thank you Phil for everything
Lindsley W Harner
September 10, 2024
I was so sorry to hear about Phil from his Daughter. As my brother Matt Wickham mentioned, I also met Phil through my parents, John and Ann Wickham. He was always tinkering in his garage, rebuilding a bike in hopes that someone would benefit and enjoy riding a bike as much as he did. We would see him riding with his reflective yellow jacket when we would visit. He was always happiest riding his bike and no doubt he passed on that love to many others through his organization. After Mom and Dad moved into Senora I would visit and bumped into Phil and could easily talk to him about his military service, his affection for both my parents and his positive outlook on life. His friendship meant so much to my Dad and Phil's visits uplifted my Dad's spirits on many occasions.
Lindsley Wickham Harner
Matt Wickham
June 28, 2024
I wish to offer my deepest and most sincere condolences to Phil´s family and friends. I was greatly saddened to learn of his passing.
I first met Phil through my parents, John and Ann Wickham. They were neighbors at Splendido. He was introduced to me as a good friend, the best sort of person, and someone who knew everything about bicycles. And yes, to all three characterizations.
Phil was a great friend to my parents. When my parents moved into skilled nursing care, Phil frequently visited my father, "the General". Many a time when I arrived to visit, there was Phil. He painstakingly worked with my father to record his leadership advice with the mission of someday having these thoughts published. Phil would remind me that, as a former marine and fellow soldier, he would not relent on this charge. And he didn´t.
Phil was always joyfully positive and full of energy and purpose. He was kind to me. He passed shortly after my father. I´m sure somewhere, if together, they are discussing bicycles and kiddingly disagreeing on whether any respectable bicyclist would own a three-wheel recumbent bike.
Kind regards,
Matt Wickham
Tigran
June 26, 2024
I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to work with Phil and befriend him. Phil was one of those rare individuals who took great care of people around him. I will never forget his attention and support. His departure leaves an empty space in my heart. God rest your soul, Phil. You are always loved.
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Angela
June 15, 2024
I first met Phil about 20 years ago, and he was always of good value. We worked together on the NSC; he was a people person. Phil was soft-spoken, knowledgeable, and could charm the birds out of the tree. One ride I will always remember was late spring, sometime in April. It was a rare hot day in Evanston, 84-88 degrees. So we did what was called the "mother of all rides, Bull Valley", 115 miles. By the afternoon, the group was spread over a 5-mile radius; I was biking past Lambs Farm. I saw a bike on the side of the road and someone sitting under a tree; it was Phil. I sat under the tree with him (he gave me half of his water), and he looked at me and said, "Angela, how did I ever think I could ride 115 miles this early in the season? We both started laughing and got back on our bikes. I will miss Phil; he was the best of people and always had a smile on his.
Steve M
June 15, 2024
Phil was a wonderful gentleman and total class act. Steve M
Donna Fritz & Ken Schulein
June 14, 2024
We met Phil when he joined the Evanston Bike Club years ago. We spent many wonderful, fun filled days cycling with Phil. He was always so happy and funny when he was on his bike especially when it was a long ride. Phil would do something unexpected like jump up on a picnic table and dance. It was a joy to spend time with Phil on or off his bike. He enriched our lives and will be sorely missed. What an amazing person!
Donna Fritz & Ken Schulein
Emily Greenberg
June 13, 2024
May his memory forever be a blessing.
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