Philip Schena Obituary
Phllip J. Schena, age 86, of Biloxi, MS passed away on July 30, 2024 at the USA University Hospital in Mobile, AL.
Philip was born on November 2, 1937 in Cuba, NY. He was a graduate of Cuba Central High, Cuba, New York. He had many awards. He was a MSGT in the US Air Force. Phillip enjoyed reading, cooking and slot gaming.
Philip is preceded in death by wife, Tremetious Schena; sons, Michael and Todd Schena; brother, Joseph Schena.
Philip is survived by his children, Laura Schena, Geraldine “Jeri” Dixion; grandchildren, Perry West, Sabrina West Booker; grandchildren, Gaia West, R.J. Booker, Angeling Formica, and Douglas Devries; brother, George Schena.
Graveside service will be on Friday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00 am at Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi MS.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Philip Jean Schena.
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