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PHILIP ENGEL

1933 - 2021

BORN

1933

DIED

2021

PHILIP ENGEL Obituary

ENGEL--Philip. The Engel family is sad to announce the passing of our much loved and special father Philip Engel who lived his life with with great integrity, dignity, honor and grace. Our hearts are heavy for the loss of this extraordinary man whom we will forever be in our hearts. We shall remember and honor his gifts of love, patience, kindness and immeasurable warmth. His beauty and wisdom will be with us for eternity. Born January 1 1933 he died January 23 2021 surrounded by his loving family. A brilliant and creative businessman he was successful at any and all ventures he aspired to. Generous and philanthropic he and his wife Marjorie were honored by the UJA federation in 1988. He has contributed throughout his life to many great charities. How dear he was to all and any of us blessed to have known him. Philip was predeceased by his loving wife Marjorie of 44 years in 1997. He leaves behind children Elyse, Terri and Robert, Steven and Bonnie, Wendy and Adam. Grandchildren Jordan, Garett and Danielle, Carly and David, Alexandra, Julieann and Eric Zachary and Lauren, Luke and Remi. He also had seven great-grandchildren. Funeral was graveside. There will be no Shiva at this time.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 29, 2021.

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Dennis Shapses

June 6, 2021

Loved this man, he made an impression on my life that I will cherish forever. Very sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with his family.

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Simone Taylor

February 1, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Please except my sincerest condolences to you & your family for the loss of your loved one.

Marc Engel

January 31, 2021

Marc Engel
January 27, 2021

Steven, Elyse, Terri and Wendy, I am so sad to hear the news. My heart goes out to you and your families. Phil was such an incredible person and such a special part of my life. Going out on the PM West the trip to Boston when we briefly lived with your family on relocating back to NY so many memories. I will always remember my afternoons and evenings with Phil, talking and laughing together. My mother and sister also send their heartfelt condolences.

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