Philip Rulli Obituary
NEW MIDDLETOWN…Philip J. Rulli, 85 passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Windsor Estates in New Middletown.
Philip was born August 23, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Nicola and Arveda (Griffa) Rulli.
He was a 1958 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and he attended Youngstown State University. Philip served in the U.S. Air Force from September 12, 1958 until September 11, 1962.
He was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area. Philip worked for Youngstown Sheet and Tube until its closing and then went on to work in maintenance for Campbell Memorial High School until his retirement in 2005.
Philip was of the Catholic faith and was a former member and usher of St. Lucy Church in Campbell.
Philip enjoyed pistol shooting and was an excellent marksman. He belonged to the Pulaski Sportsman Club. He also enjoyed bowling and going for his morning coffee at McDonald's on 422.
Phillip will be deeply missed and always remembered by his lifelong friends of over 74years, Dr. Joseph (Nancy) Ortenzio of New Middletown; his goddaughter, Dr. Rebecca (David) Lee of Vienna ,Virginia; Captain, Aaron J. (Tamu) Ortenzio of Pembrooke Pines, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Philip's care has been entrusted to the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell, Ohio. Private services were held.
Philip will be laid to rest at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Cemetery in Lowellville, Ohio.
Philip's chosen family and lifelong friends would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to the staff of Windsor House for the excellent care Philip received over the past six years.
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