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Philip Patrick Abood

Philip Abood Obituary

Philip Patrick Abood

"When God measures a man, He puts the tape around his heart!"

Philip Patrick Abood, 35, of Moga dore, passed away unex pectedly Jan. 5, 2005.

Philip was a member of Mogadore Christian Church. He loved music, playing guitar, and studying his Bible.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Fred erick and Laurina Abood. He will be greatly missed by his maternal grandparents, Howard and Geraldine Krager; mother and stepfather, Carol and Mel Gar retson; father and stepmother, Frederick and Judy Abood; sis ters, Laura Abood, Geri (Scott) Bowman, and Mary Abood; stepbrother, Melvin (Carole) Garretson Jr.; stepsister, Margaret (Jeff) Hochstetler; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends at the Coleman/Edinburg Center.

Family and friends may call on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., where fu neral services will be held Mon day at 10 a.m., with Dr. Eugene Higgins officiating. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mogadore Christian Church or the Christian Children's Fund. (NEWCOMER FU NERAL HOME, 330-784-3334.) Please sign the guestbook at

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Jan. 7 to Jan. 9, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Philip Abood

39 Entries

Geri Bowman

December 27, 2005

I miss your phone calls, and I miss your laugh. I miss watching you play with the kids, and I miss hearing your voice. Most of all I miss seeing your face. I wish I could talk to you just one more time to tell you how much you mean to me. I love you, brother. We have all had some pretty rough days this past year. We're still stunned and hurt over losing you. Our faith and our family keep us together these days. Until God brings us to you...

Jack Krager

December 20, 2005

Dear Phil as your uncle I think about you all the time but especially this time of the year when you played santa to all the children. Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to you.

Love Uncle Jack and Aunt Faye

Laura Abood

October 29, 2005

Hey, Had so many good times with you. You have good character and sense. There were times when you would ask me why i looked so sad..(i really wasn't,,just thinking i guess). But it was so kind of you to check on me like that. Miss your kindness and presence here ya know.. i know your really smiling now. You have the loveliest, prettiest, sweetest, and kindest best friend. God Bless You. You brought so many people together and i'm sure it will continue. We all know that made you happiest. You left so many good things for many people to think about. Love.

Mary Abood

May 27, 2005

Philip was a true celebration. His unwaivering belief in God. His contagious laughter. Philip phone club. Much, much more. Love is stronger than death. "Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. To keep our faces toward change and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate is strength undefeatable." - Helen Keller

Psalms 23:1

Laura Abood

March 18, 2005

Hi !! Happy Birthday, Brother. Your Older. Meant to put this on yesterday for your birthday. BYE

Laura Abood

March 15, 2005

Several memorial services have been held for Philip. Many people remember Philip the way we do. His friends compiled a list of memories about Philip with the Hope that it will help whomever reads it to remember Philip and his impact on others. We would like to share it with all that visit!

1. His smile

2. His compassion for others

3. Participating in Bible study and his spiritual faith

4. His generosity with money, clothing, food, tobacco and gifts to others.

5. His ability to compliment others

6. Loving good food and a certain womans cooking

7. Running errands for others

8. Liking cleaning

9. Volunteering

10. Giving presents to children

11. Being considerate to others

12. Being in a "rush" all the time

13. Liking his coffee

14. Playing cards

15. Telling "crazy stories" and getting distracted while telling them

16. Asking "goofy" questions

17. "Giving me comfort when I was afraid"

18. Being polite, a "real gentleman"

19. Clowning around

20. Talking sports

21. "Helping me out when I was down"

22. Sharing his cassette player

23. Teasing me in a fun way

24. "Was like a brother to me"

25. Playing pool

26. "He treated me like I was a hundred dollar bill"

27. "He cheered me up"

28. "Never did me wrong"

29. "Always there to talk to"

30. Never saw him mad

31. "A gentle spirit"

32. Playing his radio and headphones, loving his music

33. "Never said anything bad about anybody"

34. Telling jokes and him cracking up

35. "I thought of him as an old soul"

36. Always willing to give advice

37. "Gave me a stereo"

38. "Had a personality you couldn't beat"

39. Shared his feelings and thoughts

40. "He helped people out"

Laura Abood

March 2, 2005

Hi Philip,

Just thinking about you. No words can express what I feel right now. Miss you alot though.

What was I thinking in my last entry... It wouldn't be a car .. (silly me!) It would be a motorcycle. If those material things even exist in heaven. Something tells me they may not.

Anyway,, Miss you. Love you. PEACE be with you. Laura

Laura Abood

February 12, 2005

(Brother) Phil, (Hey, we're the same age!! ha ha my twin!) Thanks for all the hours of advice, hours of laughter and being my bestest friend when we were children, through elementary, jr high and most of high school and so many times after that!! :-) You will always be an inspiration (and an angel) to me! Appreciate all the poems and songs you'd write yourself, read to me, let me read or give me!! It was so joyous and admirable. God gave you so many wonderful gifts to share with us. I'll miss that for a while and will always remember!!! God must have Blessed you for being strong through your rugged trials of life yet still keeping you REAL!!! I thank God for that! I always wondered How YOU managed it all!! You had a real mind and soul from God-that's how! Thank God for sharing a human being so special with me and many others. Now you can Rest in Gods arms without being judged here on earth! Peace be with you now. Oh, always remember to "Keep your sense of humor!!!" I hope your up there driving a nice car now!!

I Love you very much. Sister Laura

Carol Garretson

January 31, 2005

Dearest Family & Friends:

Your hundreds of ways giving all of us your love and support is greatly appreciated. Philip showed enough love and support to his sister and I that our lives could not be richer! Faith is a beautiful blessing just like Philip was to his family. I did see him in Heaven along side his gracious Grandpa Abood enveloped in the arms of his Grandma Abood--her smile went from ear to ear as it always did when she saw any of her grandchildren! She said to me: "I have him all to myself for awhile". You took the time and care to be with us and please know we will always be there for you and yours. Wishing you much happiness and health - thank you very much! Love, Abood-Garretson & Krager Families

Karen McRoberts

January 29, 2005

I only met Phil once a couple of months ago, but he really made an impression on me. He seemed to be a kind, genuine person who made me laugh more than I had in a long time. I know he is in a better place and happy now. God bless his family.

Buzz and Becky Krager

January 23, 2005

Phil, You will be missed greatly by

all of us. You was a great nephew with a sense of humor. God Bless you and all of your family.

Love, Uncle Buzz and Aunt Becky

Jessie Sutton

January 14, 2005

Mary, I am so sorry about your brother. I am very glad I got to comfort you at the furnearl. May god continue to bless you and your family

Rose Marie Elias

January 12, 2005

I'm so glad we had the opportunity to reaquaint ourselves with Philip after a long while. Phil is finally at peace - REAL "peace that passes all understanding." What a tribute that a simple, wonderful man like him would leave a legacy of love and sincere caring for others as he did. He reminds me of the older generation of men in the Abood family.They have always had the reputation of being very kind.Philip is now with his "Giddo" and "Sitto" who adored him in this life. May his memory be eternal. Love and sympathies to all of you. Aunt Rose Marie

Sharon Paul

January 11, 2005

Carol and Family-

I hope you all know how much Philip meant to me and I feel lucky to have known him! He was such a caring, loving and generous person! He had so many struggles in his life and he is now at peace with his Lord! I truly believe that God did not want him to suffer or struggle any longer because he was such a special person! God bless all of you and I will be praying for you and your entire family!!

Love - Sharon

Jacki Lyle

January 11, 2005

Dear Family, I am very sorry for your loss.I only got to meet phil one time and I really enjoyed it. May god bless you all

Uncle Don Aunt Theresa Krager

January 11, 2005

Phil, we are going to miss you so much you always made us laugh. Rob and Teenee loved you so much you were a big brother to them and a son to us. God bless you.

GARRY&LYNN BLAKELY

January 9, 2005

CAROL&FAMILY,

OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY

GARRY&LYNN BLAKELY

mel garretson jr

January 9, 2005

phil was a great brother thank you for all the great memories all the many great laughs you will be missed every day your kind and gentle heart will always be with us loveyou bro mel,carole, amber, melaine and cara.

Julie Kinzel

January 9, 2005

Carol, Mel, Mary, Geri, and Laura and the rest of the family... I am so soory for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Bruce Krager

January 9, 2005

Phil,

You were a great cousin and friend, i loved talking to you very much. You will be very missed. We love you and always will, God Bless.

Tim and Karen (Abdoo) Greathouse

January 8, 2005

May God bless you in your loss, I know Phillip was a tender heart and a sweet soul.

mel garretson jr

January 8, 2005

Phil what a great joy it was to have you in our lives for a long as we did you brought us many great memories many great times and always alot of laughs we will truly feel your loss always

Billy Krager

January 8, 2005

Philip was a big pillow of love,a great cousin and a funny guy.I'll never forget the last words he said to me (wanna wrestle)I'll greatly miss him.

Cousin Billy Joe

Ron Krager

January 8, 2005

Phil,

Thanks for being a great cousin and friend. We will all miss you greatly. Love you always... Red

John and Christine Sauner

January 8, 2005

Jeff and Patty,

You and your family are in our prayers.

John and Chris Sauner

Jolene Testa

January 8, 2005

Family,

I feel blessed that we met and shared Philip's joys this past summer at the family reunion. He truely lived the oneness we sometimes shy away from. I remember his enthusiasm to see the fun and enjoyment every moment. And now as a Mighty Soul,He will continue to inspire those of us that hold him in our thoughts and hearts. Love Jolene

Mary Abood

January 8, 2005

Philip was funny and caring. He would help anyone who needed a hand, friend or stranger. He knew what really mattered in life. I'm grateful he was my brother.

Scott Boylen

January 8, 2005

I am so sorry about your loss,we all had good times in high school.I lost my brother and (friend) too,I feel for your loss.

john west

January 8, 2005

Family,im sorry for your loss.phillip was a very kind giving person sorry hes gone but he is still here with us all he was a very good person if theres anything i can do let me know my deepest symponthy love john

Dennis & Linda Abdoo

January 7, 2005

Philip was a good person and will always have a special place in our hearts.

HOLLY KINSLEY

January 7, 2005

Philip you were a joy to have around you were our great big teddy bear with a heart of gold you will be greatly missed. love your cousin HOLLY AND HER FAMILY

JACK & LAURA KRAGER

January 7, 2005

Phil, Thanks for having such a gentle heart and for always being so thoughtful of everyone around you. Your life has touched ours more than you know. We love you. Jack & Laura

Sue Krager

January 7, 2005

My deepsest sympathy Carol, Mel, Laura, Geri, Mary and all of the Krager Family. My heart is with each and everyone of you in this time of sorrow. I love you all with all my heart and soul.

Sue Krager

Phil Abood

January 7, 2005

A wonderful nephew who was always a joy to be with. How much we all loved you/ you really had a heart of gold and we will never forget you. Unc Phil

John Cadle

January 7, 2005

Phil was a good friend and a good person. He always did his best to help out. A lot of great memories and good times were created with Phil. We'll miss him

Neil and John Cadle

Kristi Moore

January 7, 2005

Geri,

I am sorry to hear about your brother. God gives us our memories in our hearts to keep them with us always. You and your family are in my prayers. God bless...

Jack Krager

January 7, 2005

Dear Family, You are in our prayers and thoughts in your time of need. Philip will truly missed by all of us, he was a great nephew of ours and I'm sure he will be watching over all of us. God bless all of you.

Uncle Jack and Aunt Faye Krager

rick archer

January 7, 2005

sorry for your loss, rick

Geri Bowman

January 7, 2005

Phil,

Thanks for making us laugh all these years. We will remember you always and miss you greatly. You were a tremendous brother.

Love, Scott, Geri, Joey, Angie and Addie

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