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Nelson McPhillimy Obituary
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Nelson was born August 17, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Helen Foster McPhillimy and Nelson McPhillimy.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 44 years, Baerbel Lurkowski McPhillimy; his daughter, Christine McPhillimy Gallop; and his two grandchildren, Ryan Christopher Gallop and Hailey Maria Gallop; and his sister, Lois Esch.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Nelson Bruce McPhillimy, Jr.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 10, 2:00 p.m. at Raleigh Memorial Park, 7501 Glenwood Avenue.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Avenue.
The family sincerely wishes to thank the staff at Rex Rehab for their dedication and kindness.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mem.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Earl & Kathy Foster
December 11, 2008
To Baerbel, Christina and family,
We extend our sympathy, thoughts, prayers and love to all of you. Nelson was such a good person, and we always enjoyed the time we all spent together. We'll cherish those memories.
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