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PHILIP A. SLOTNICK

1948 - 2026

PHILIP A. SLOTNICK obituary, 1948-2026, Medfield, MA

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James A. Murphy & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

1020 Dorchester Ave

Dorchester, Massachusetts

PHILIP SLOTNICK Obituary

SLOTNICK, Philip A. Of Medfield and Ogunquit, ME, formerly of West Roxbury and Waltham, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by those who loved him, on February 14, 2026. Philip was the son of the late Rubin and Janice Slotnick (Wolfson). He is remembered by his wife, Priscilla; his son James and wife Julie; his son Andrew and wife Cassandra; his four grandchildren, Hannah, Henry, Beatrice, and Samuel; his brother Stanley and wife Diane; and his loving nieces, nephew, grandnieces, grandnephews, and in-laws. Philip was a graduate of Waltham High School, Brandeis University, and Hastings School of Law. He practiced as an attorney in the Boston area for over 45 years. Family and friends will honor and remember Philip by gathering for a Celebration of his Life in Saint Cecilia Church, 18 Belvidere Street, Boston, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 12:00 noon. A reception will immediately follow in the lower church. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Good Shepherd Community Care of Newton at www.gscommunitycare.org For complete obituary and guestbook, please visit www.jmurphyfh.com Arrangements by the Murphy Funeral Home, DORCHESTER.

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 15 to Feb. 16, 2026.

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Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

St. Cecilia Church

18 Belvidere St, Boston, MA 02115

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1020 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125

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