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Phillip Butler Obituary
He graduated from Ball State University, and he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.
In his professional life, Phil had a successful career with JC Penney from 1970 to 2006. He worked in various locations, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New York. For the last 17 years of his career, he served as the store manager at the Boulevard Mall in East Amherst, NY.
Outside of work, Phil had a passion for golf, and he loved football season. Go Bills! Most of all, he cherished spending time with his daughter and her family.
Phil is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Kathy, his loving daughter Alicyn Rae Cislo, son-in-law Justin Cislo, and his grandchildren Kiko and Harlow Cislo. He is also survived by his sister Patricia Butler, his brothers Raymond (Sharon) Butler, and Jeffrey (Laurie) Butler. Phil will be remembered fondly by his nieces Amanda (Chad) Smith, Sara (Bob) Nardo, Amy (George) Sanford, and his nephews Matthew Butler, Grant Butler, and Luke (Brittney) Butler.
He was preceded in death by his beloved sister Charlotte (Edward) Stein and his parents Margie Rose Butler and Raymond Ora Butler.
In lieu of flowers or contributions, the family kindly requests that you keep Phil's memory alive in your hearts and thoughts.
Phillip Ray Butler is deeply missed by those who knew him best, and his memory will forever be cherished by his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace.
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Justin
July 13, 2023
A year already? It does not feel like it at all, maybe because you can still see and feel his impact every day. So many of the great things in my life are thanks to Phil and Kathy.
Phil is a great man, and I´m proud to have known him. Immensely loved, deeply missed, forever with us in our collective memories.
Lori Shilen
July 13, 2023
His love for family and his generosity were enormous. Phil is greatly missed.
Thinking of you all with love on this difficult day as we continue to celebrate Phil.
Love Lori
Amy
July 12, 2023
Uncle Phil was always fun to be around - just the way an uncle should be! What I will always remember is the way he enjoyed life and loved his family. In a world that´s often ultra focused on success and work, he managed to achieve that but ALSO keep his personal priorities in focus. I´ll always think of him as a model of that.
Cindy Harvey
July 12, 2023
Best friends since school. Vacations, the Indy 500 so many times,
Great restaurants and Ali and Jay. And the golf can't forget that! They've always been there for me .....when Tom passed they were the first ones there. Miss you and love you Phil
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