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PHILIP EDWARDO Obituary
Phil's greatest joy in life was his family. He and his wife Sandra (Shaw) were married for 44 years, and raised three children, Philip A. Edwardo, III, of Wellington, FL, Stephanie Huling of East Greenwich and Hollie Capuano of Providence. He was a wonderful and supportive Dad who was always full of encouragement and optimism.
Phil was crazy about his grandchildren, Gabriella and Justin Edwardo, and Leah, Catherine and Maya Huling. They will remember their 'Papa' and 'Poppy' as full of life and full of fun.
He was an exceptionally good friend and neighbor, who could always find time for everyone else. He leaves behind dozens of close friends who will miss his camaraderie and warm sense of humor. Phil was a rabid and vocal Yankees fan and an ardent exercise buff who completed the Pan-Mass Challenge bike ride to raise money for cancer. Phil volunteered at St. Ann's Church in Cranston, where he was a communicant for many years.
Phil graduated from LaSalle Academy in 1962, and Providence College in 2000, with a degree in Liberal Arts. He owned and operated the Community Pharmacy in Centerdale, started by his father, and then went on to serve as the Personnel Director for the Town of North Providence from 1975-1996. He was a familiar and welcome presence around Town Hall, and he relished his career in public service. Later he worked for the Lincoln School Department from 1995-1999 and Brooks/Eckerd Pharmacy from 2002 until retiring in May 2008.
Phil was born in Providence, the son of the late Philip A. and Catherine (Landry) Edwardo. He is also survived, and greatly missed, by his sisters, Rosemary Zienowicz and Phyllis Dailey; a niece, Catherine Gallogly and a nephew, David Zienowicz.
His funeral will be held Thursday at 10 am from the HENAULT- GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., (off 1382 Main St.) West Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am in St. Ann Church, 1493 Cranston St., Cranston. Interment will follow in St. Ann Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 9 - 10 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Phil's memory may be made to the John E. Fogarty Center, 220 Woonasquatucket Ave., North Providence, RI 02911. Information and online condolences, please visit: www.galloglyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for PHILIP EDWARDO
March 4, 2010
Sandra and family,
I was very sorry and sadden to hear of Phillip's passing. I remember so many good memories of our families getting together. I know God wii give you and your family the strength to go foward. You will be in my prayes.
Phyllis DeCredico Iannone,Cranston,RI.02920
Tony & Ann San Giovanni
March 1, 2010
Sandy,Little Phil, Steph, Hollie,
Sorry I could not be there for the service (tribute) for my friend and Combare. However, after the initial shock and sorrow, a smile still comes to my face every time I think of him, and all the good times and laughs we all had through the years. I'll miss him, and never forget the memories.
Kelly Farrell
February 28, 2010
Sandy, Phil, Stephanie & Holly,
I was so sorry to hear about Phil. He was a great guy. Although I haven't seen you in a while, my father & Gayle always keep me posted with your family, their visits, and stories of the kids. My heart goes out to you all. You're in my thougts and prayers.
Kelly
karen testa
February 27, 2010
Dear Mrs. Edwardo & Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your husband & Dad. I worked with Phil for many years and I will always remember his enormous capacity for helping people. He was a professional who sincerely cared and was a pleasure to deal with.
May you find comfort in the wonderful memories he leaves behind.
Sincerely,
Karen Testa
Joan Testa
February 27, 2010
Dear Mrs. Edwardo & Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. I worked with Phil for many years and shared many laughs and good times with him while working at Town Hall. Such a fine person can only leave behind fond memories.
Your family remains in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Joan Testa
(Former T. Hall Switchboard Operator)
Matthew Jackson
February 27, 2010
Dear Sandy,
So sorry to hear of Phil's passing. I member him very fondly from my days around the neighborhood in North Providence. My thoughts are with you and your family.
-Matt Jackson
Mary Hassan
February 26, 2010
Dear Hollie,
Bob and I were very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We have some fond memories of spending time with him at your home. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories of him bring you comfort.
Mary and Bob Hassan
Davida Marrapese
February 26, 2010
Dear Sandy,Stephanie ,Hollie and Phil I am so sorry for your loss please accept my sympathies and know that you are in my thoughts. Davida Marrapese
John Arzoomanian
February 25, 2010
We were very sorry to learn of Phil's passing. He was one of those people who made a lasting impression. We are grateful to have enjoyed his friendship. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
February 25, 2010
Mrs. Edwardo and Family,
Phil was a wonderful person. We will always remember what a caring Husband, Father and Grandfather he was. He will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficlt time.
Richard and Jayma Zompa
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Dolores Montagano
February 25, 2010
Dear Rosemary and Phyllis
I was deeply saddened to hear of your brothers passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers in this most difficult time
Dennis Psilopoulos
February 25, 2010
To the Edwardo Family,
I graduated from LaSalle Academy in 1962 with Phil. He was a great friend then and we lost touch for many years recently met again. He was a wonderful person and friend.
My prayers are with you at this time.
Denie Poulin
February 25, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
February 24, 2010
The Edwardo Family,
Phil was a wonderful man and friend, he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time.
Sincerely,
Bill Sgambato & Family
Jennifer Silvio
February 24, 2010
Stephanie and family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Jennifer Silvio
Marilyn Cruz
February 24, 2010
Dear Sandy, Phil, Steph & Holly,
I am still trying to wrap my mind around this sad news. We were so saddened to hear about Phil. A great, great co-worker, friend and neighbor. Our hearts go out to you and your loved ones who are now experiencing the great void he leaves behind. Miss you and love you. <3 The Lombardi's
Pam, David & Derek xxx
February 24, 2010
Dear Sandy,Phil,Stephanie, and Hollie
Words cannot begin to express how saddened I am by Phil's death. He was a good friend who shared my passion for the Yankees and I will never forget the good times we shared at the Stadium or our weekly phone calls. Please know that I treasure these memories and am thinking of all of you at this sad time.
Jeff Mancini, Johnston, Rhode Island
Donna Falcoa
February 24, 2010
Hollie:
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time.
Steve Aust
February 24, 2010
To the Edwardo Family
Baseball at the "Red Barn" every sunny day, Graniteville School, Vanilla cokes after the Friday night show - great memories of a great guy. He is in my thoughts.
Liz Iafrate
February 24, 2010
My Deepest Sympathy to the Edwardo Family.
Phil was a wonderful caring man. He will be greatly missed.
Liz Iafrate, North Providence Town Hall
February 24, 2010
Dear Sandy & Family,
We're so sorry to hear of the loss of Phil. May you find comfort in knowing that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Don & Cis Octeau - Bradenton, FL 34207
Lauren (Nawrocki) Belliveau
February 24, 2010
Dear Hollie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. Although it has been many years since I have seen him, or you, I will always remember what a nice man he was. You are truly blessed that he was your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly Barone
February 24, 2010
Dear Stephanie and Family,
We're so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Wishing you all strength during this difficult time.
Kelly and Andrea Barone
Bob & Marge Myron
February 24, 2010
Holly, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Lisa Litterio Narvaez
February 24, 2010
Edwardo Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ret. Cpt. Jim Cerep NPPD
February 24, 2010
Sandy and Family: I am very sorry for your loss. Phil was great man and a good friend. I will forever remember the good times at the Drug Store and our late night tennis foursomes. I will keep him in my prayers.
Lisa Russo-Petrucci
February 23, 2010
Stephanie and Family,
We are so sorry about the loss of your father. He was always the kindest man. May thoughts and memories of him make all your hearts smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Stay strong.
Lisa Russo-Petrucci & Greg Russo
Megan O'Brien
February 23, 2010
Dear Sandy, My deepest condolences to you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Eric Perreault
February 23, 2010
Sandy, Phil, Steph and Holly I am sad to hear the news of Phil's passing. He was a tremendous spirit and always had a great sense of humor. It has been many years since I have seen him but I am sure that his energy never decreased. Now that energy and spirit will carry on in all of you. I miss you guys and wish I could be there on Thursday. You will be in my thoughts.
Eric Perreault
February 23, 2010
Sandy, Phil, Steph and Holly I am sad to hear the news of Phil's passing. He was a tremendous spirit and always had a great sense of humor. It has been many years since I have seen him but I am sure that his energy never decreased. Now that energy and spirit will carry on in all of you. I miss you guys and wish I could be there on Thursday. You will be in my thoughts. Eric Perreault
Antonette Schepisi Bevilacqua
February 23, 2010
Very sorry to hear of your loss.
February 23, 2010
Dear Sandy & Family: My deepest condolences to you. Phil and I worked together in Lincoln School Dept. for a few years and I know him to be a kind, hard working man; a good friend and co-worker and crazy about his family. Love to you all during this sad time, Pat Iannelli, East Providence School Dept.
Jean Anatone (Conroy)
February 23, 2010
To the whole Edwardo Family,
My deepest condolences to you all of you on the loss of a great person, husband, father and poppy. Phil will be greatly missed and is in my thoughts and prayers.
February 23, 2010
Dear Sandy,
I am so saddened by your husband's passing, it came as a shock to me. Phil(I called him Freddie) and I were very close over the years and shared many good memories and laughs. The time we were'nt together didn't matter, all it took was a phone call and in seconds we would be hysterical. I will never forget all the fun we had at IBM Plus School of Business in the city. Your children were just babies on Windsor Road. God Bless you and your family through this difficult time. Love, Al DeCellio
February 23, 2010
Philip was a kind man to everyone he came in contact with, he will be missed.
Conrad Zahn - Retired NPPD Lieutenant
Terry Patriarca jr
February 23, 2010
phil was a great guy. He will be sadly
missed. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Margaret Wintle
February 23, 2010
Dear Holly:
I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my deepest sympathy. I will hold you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all at this difficult time.
Margaret Wintle.
February 23, 2010
Dear Sandy;
I am so sorry to hear of Phil's passing. I will always have wonderful memories of our Town Hall days and what a great friend he was to everyone. May God give you and your family comfort, you are in my prayers.
Joy Piacente-Grenga
Pat & Beverly Zarlenga
February 23, 2010
We are sorry to hear of Phil's passing and express our condolences to the family. Phil will be missed by many.
Rebecca Rotondo
February 23, 2010
Dear Holly, to you and your family, I offer my condolences. Becky Rotondo
Don Iannazzi
February 23, 2010
Phil will always be remembered as a compassionate and dedicated Public Servant, giving his all in service to his community and appreciating the contributions of everyone around him. On behalf of those who served with this fine gentleman, I offer my deepest condolence. Don Iannazzi, Public Employees' Local 1033.
Valerie & Tony DiIorio
February 23, 2010
To Sandy and Family. Tony & I were so sorry to hear of Phils passing. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
February 22, 2010
We are so sorry. With our sincere condolences, Leslie and Murray
Gendzel
February 22, 2010
Mr. Edwardo was a great guy, and a ray of sunshine at town hall. He will be greatly missed. Missy Ferrario(Johnston, RI)
Beverly Walker
February 22, 2010
I am sincerely sorry to hear about your loss..I used to work for him and Gene at Community Drug. He was a great man and will be missed by alot of people. He was so good to so many people and when customers couldn't come to get their medicine, he would have it delivered.
Lynne Andreozzi Fontaine
February 22, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mike Charello
February 22, 2010
I was very sorry to hear about Phil's death. He was a great person and a good friend.
Pauline Andre
February 22, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Retired North Providence Town Clerk.
Frank R. Andre
February 22, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 22, 2010
Dear Sandy,Phil,Stephanie and Hollie,
I am truly sorry for your loss.I have so many fond and loving memories of Phil and your family.Phil was truly one of a kind.Not only supporting his own children but others as well.I wil never forget the fun we had from driving the fiat to "the menu."The hearts Phil touched are unlimited.He always welcomed me with open arms and for that I am blessed.Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.He will be missed.
With deepest sympathies,
Merri-Ann Gardner
Elaine Palumbo
February 22, 2010
Dear Sandy, children, Rosemary and Phyllis,
Tony and I are so sorry to hear of Phillips passing. We wish we could be there with you. Know that we will be thinking of you and praying for you. Mark and Marla also send their condolences. All our love, Tony and Elaine
February 22, 2010
Dear Steph & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how much you loved your dad and I am praying that you find comfort and peace as you go through this difficult time.
With Our Deepest Symapthy,
Tracie&Michael Del Sesto & Family (East Greenwich, RI)
Jane Dodson
February 22, 2010
Dear Sandy, so sorry to hear of your husband Phil passing...sending my thoughts and prayers to you and all your family...may the peace and strength of Christ be with you at this time...with sympathy and Prayers...Jane Dodson(,Hynes ), North Platte, Ne.
Janet Hall
February 22, 2010
Sandy,
I will always remember Phil and the little 'arguments' he and Alice would have in the payroll dept. at Brooks. He was a fighter and a real nice guy.
melissa manocchia
February 22, 2010
Dear Sandy i am so sorry to hear of your loss, i only met Phil once and thats all i needed to know what a great guy he was
you are in my thoughts and prayers
love always melissa manocchia
melissa manocchia
February 22, 2010
Sandy i am so sorry to hear of your loss, i only met phil once and thats all i needed to know what a great guy he was, i really enjoyed speaking with him, you are in my thoughts and prayers
love always melissa manocchia
Len & Fran Richard
February 22, 2010
Dear Aunt Rosemary & Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of your brother's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
bill@barbara stamp
February 22, 2010
DEAR SANDY AND FAMILY WE WERE SO SORRY
TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR DEAR
PHIL. WE SEND YOU ALL OUR PRAYERS
AND SYMPATHY BILL & BARBARA STAMP
Marc Schiavulli
February 22, 2010
Sandy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
Marc
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