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Phillip Kessler Obituary
The son of Phillip and Marcie Roser Kessler, he was born November 14, 1987 in Middletown, N.Y.
Survivors include his parents, Phillip and Marcie Kessler; his sister, Carreasa "Leigh" Kessler; his brother Corey Kessler all at home; his maternal grandparents, Loretta Roser of Middletown and Kay and Jeffrey Nutt of Circleville; his paternal grandmother, Charity Kessler of Goshen; maternal aunts and uncles, Laurie Knapp and her companion Hanford Degroat of Middletown, Carreasa Roser of Middletown, Clinton Roser of Middletown, Kenneth Roser of Middletown, Victoria Simpson of Minnesota, Rodney O'Dell of Minnesota, Ivan O'Dell of Minnesota, Lloyd O'Dell of Sullivan County, Marcus O'Dell and wife Ruth of Wassaic, N.Y., Clinton O'Dell and wife Sharon, James O'Dell and wife Maryann and Henry O'Dell all of the state of Florida; paternal aunts and uncles, Jerry and Joann Kessler of Marlboro, Hope Romer of Highland Mills, Charles and Sandy Kessler of Johnson, N.Y., Charity Brauchler of Round Top, N.Y., Hazel Gal of Bellport, N.Y., Peter and Michelle Kessler of Middletown, Conrad and Jodi Kessler of Monroe, Leroy and Liz Kessler of Tennessee, Jaybee and Donna Kessler of Florida, N.Y., Joseph Kessler and companion Sue of Goshen, Ida Kessler of Goshen, Gee Gee Kessler and companion Thomas of Goshen and Sharon and Michael Doolittle of Sparrowbush who are also his Godparents; and many cousins and friends.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather Clinton O'Dell; his paternal grandfather Milton Kessler; and his aunt, Faith Hilton.
Visitation hours will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at the Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc., 72 West Main St., Middletown.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 20 at the Circleville Church in Circleville.
Burail will be in Circleville Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc.
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Memories and Condolences
for Phillip Kessler
Deena Kertesz
November 8, 2005
I'll never understand why you had to be the one to leave us. I miss you soo much. The hardest thing in life i've ever had to do was say goodbye to you. You always made me smile, so just keep on doin your thing..
Briana albert
November 5, 2005
omg phil i just found out about your death im so upset omg i just saw you a couple weeks ago at mc donalds with my dad and then like a week before that by myself i remember you had the biggest crush on me when i went to pinebush high school we use to flirt all the time on the boces bu i miss you so much and i love you to death you will always be in my heart and i will always love you i just wish i could have said goodbye i dont know how you died all i know is that your gone i love you phil yuor the greatest rest in peace my love muah ya grl briana tct&tcb
October 22, 2005
im so sorry to all the friends and family of Phil.. i never knew him but from what ive read he was a great guy.. RIP Phil & Tara.. <3
CARREASA ROSER
October 22, 2005
HEY PIL I JUST CAN'T BELEIVE THAT YOUR GONE. I REALY WISH THAT THIS IS A BAD DREAM, AND I AM GOING TO WAKE UP AND YOU ARE GOING BE THERE.IF I COULD HAVE TAKEN YOUR PLACE I WOULD HAVE. I AM GOING TO MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH. I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING JUST TO HAVE YOU TO HUG ME AND KISS ME AGAIN. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU CAN'T WAIT TILL I SEE YOU AGAIN.MARCY,PHIL,LEIGHAND CORY I WANT YOU'S TO KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU'S TO AND IF THERE IS ANTHING THAT I CAN DO PLEASE CALL LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER CARREASA ROSER
GINA/SARAH SANCHEZ/BIANCHI
October 20, 2005
Dear Marcy& Phil,
although not often shown enough. we love you all very much. our thoughts and prayers are with you every moment. if anything at all you need please let us know and we will do everything we possibly can.
love always,
sarah&gina
Chris
October 20, 2005
Phil, I remember how you would talk of your kids at work and it was nice to hear a father's love of his children. I can only say your family will be in my prayers and God will help your family through this hard time. Chris
Frank Orozco
October 19, 2005
Dear,Kessler Family
Hi i am TARA'S Little Brother tell corey that i am deeply sorry for the loss of his older brother
I knew phillip a little bit from work at mcdonalds i know how Your Family Feels mine feels the same
Once again I am sorry for your loss but God Only took Phillip And Tara Because He Needed more angels to watch over the good in the world
Sharon Delgado
October 19, 2005
Marcie Phillip and Family,
You may remember me as Sharon Hill or Bowman. My heart goes out to you all at this time of such great loss.Nothing can replace the loss of a life but nothing can take away our precious memories either!!Those memories are what will get you through these next days and weeks as the healing begins.I know the heartache you feel in looseing a loved one, and the feeling of helplessness and emptiness was more then I thought I could bear when I lost my mom.It will be in the quiet times the alone times you will feel his spiritual presence in the absense of his physical presence and take joy in remembering the things he would have thought said or done.I wasnt involved in a lot of phillips life except for an occasional family gathering but all I hear about him has been what a joy and inspiration he was to have around.God trusts us with a life and we have no idea how long they will be a part of our lives. But we are blessed for each and every day we are given and cherish each moment we have shared, a life may end but our love and memories are eternal!!!May you find comfort in Gods grace and love in the days that lie ahead and may you find comfort in your memories of this life you were blessed to be a part of.
Luis&Sharon Delgado,Heather,Cristy Kira Lauren&Ashley Bowman and their families
Judy O'Dell
October 19, 2005
Marcy, Phil and family, I was so sad to hear of your loss - my heart goes out to all of you. Know that I will be with you in spirit ..... Love always, Judy
Daniella Caramb
October 19, 2005
Phil,
I cant belive your gone I will never forget all the good times we had on the BOCES bus cracking jokes and stuff like that and every day i have been reading what you wrote to me in my yearbook and it just reminds me of the fun that we had on the bus. You were like a brother to always sweet and caring and you will never be forgotten. I am sorry for your family's loss.
sarah hodges
October 19, 2005
marcy and big phil...i kno nothin i say will really make you guys feel better...but i want you to kno that phil was the best thing that ever happened to me...i thank you guys for bringin him into this world because with out you guys i would have never met the love of my life...you guys are in my prays and you kno if you need anything you can call me..i hope we dont lose touch with you guys...phil was love by EVERONE...he became friends with everyone he talked to...he left a big impact on me...he was like part of my family...i cant wait till i see him again at the cross roads...my prays are with you and i will always be here if you need anythings...i might have 2 of these in here...
nancy watson
October 19, 2005
To The Kessler Family,
Please accept my condolences. I was a teaching assistant at PBHS and knew Phil well. Last year I worked in the main office. Phil would always come and look for me and give me one of his big smiles. He was such a great young man and I will miss him terribly. I moved to Colorado in the middle of June and on my last day, Phil came in and gave me one of his great big bear hugs goodbye. I will remember him always. I am so sorry and words cannot make you feel better. Please know that only Jesus can comfort you and He will carry you through.
Nancy Watson
Bridget Hodges-Szuman
October 19, 2005
Dear Marcy, Phil and Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this seemingly unbearable time. You both did a wonderful job as Phils parents and can be very proud of that. Nobody on this earth could have made "our" Sarah happier. Phil holds a special place in the Hodges-Szuman household. He never thought twice about playing around with Sarahs younger siblings or folding laundry that was waiting to be folded. Gods mercy and love will get you through this and you'll be able to see beauty and happiness again.
Love and Prayers Bridget, Peter and Family
Maryanne
October 19, 2005
To the family of Phillip; I am so very sorry for your loss. No child should be taken so early from his family and friends. I only met Phillip a few times when he was over hanging out with my daughter. He was always very polite and I was happy to know that my daughter has such a good friend. May Phillip's family and friends all find comfort in remembering all the happy memories you all have. Our prayers are with you all.
LORI KNAPP
October 19, 2005
PHIL HEY SWEETIE I LOVE U.I WILL MISS U SO MUCH THERE'S NO ONE TO TAKE YOUR PLACE.YOU HAVE A SPOT IN MY HEART.YOU ALWAYS MANAGED TO MAKE ME FEEL LOVED NO MATTER WHAT I DID.I WILL SEE YOU SOON PHIL SAVE ME A ROOM.LOVE U ALWAYS AND FOREVER YOUR AUNT LORI KNAPP.
P.S I WILL KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR ERIC. HA HA.
Terry Toledo
October 19, 2005
To Marcie & Family,
You know me as Terry Hill. I was shocked when I got the call about Phillip. We are so sorry for your loss and sorrow. May you feel the Love of God and peace at this time of sorrow.
Your Cousins Terry, Joe, Tiffany, Brittany & Theresa
KorT C
October 18, 2005
PhiL... I miss u so0o much already.. you'll always be lik my little brother. i love u
Shannon
October 18, 2005
Hey Phil i'm going to miss you alot. I still remember 10th grade biology and u takeing my pencil all the time u were always so ammused by that. you always made me laugh and u always asked how i was everyday i'm going to miss you sooo much. To His family i'll keep you in my thoughts
October 18, 2005
phil,
even though i did not get to know you very well i hear you were an amazing person and made everyone laugh. you will always be in my heart and i wish to see you one day. i love you!
Mrs. J
October 18, 2005
To the Kessler Family,
I am sorry for the loss of your son and may God comfort you and your family during this time. I will always remember Phillip walking through the halls of Pine Bush High and making sure to stop me to talk or flash that great smile. Phil you will be missed and remembered dearly.
Joel Sakolsky
October 18, 2005
Phil & Marcy
I am so sorry for your loss,even though I did not know Phil personally the loss is very deeply felt. On behalf of the PBHS PTSA as well as my family, my deepest condolences. IF there is anything that I can do to help, please do not hesitate to ask
Glen & Debbie McCartney
October 18, 2005
I know that there is nothing that can be said at a time like this that could ever take away the hurt and pain your feeling. I understand how you feel as I lost my Melissa only a few short months ago, she was a classmate of Tara and Phillip at Pine Bush High. I want to share with you that the grace of our savior Jesus Christ is all that has allowed my wife and I, along with our other children and family to function just one day at a time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take small steps and allow the Holy Sprit to carry you when you cannot manage even one small step.
Elizabeth Bambrick
October 18, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss....
I am Sarah's aunt. I lost my husband last year in a car accident when my daughter was 4 weeks old...
God only gives us as much as we can handle...You are in my prayers...God Bless
Elizabeth & Isabelle Bambrick
Kim
October 18, 2005
Dear Mr and Mrs Kessler,
Im sorry for your loss. Phil was in my social studies class this year, and although i have never really spoken with him, i wish i had. Please take care, and ill be praying for you.
Zena Stewart
October 18, 2005
OMG Phil!! We had so many good times. You and Korelle would always stand in front of my locker last year. I thought that it was the best thing. And then I turned to my locker and you werent there and I realized that you wouldnt be there again and it hurt. It hurt bad. But now I know that you'll always be there, just not where I can see. I'll never forget you. You were an angel then and you're an angel now and I'll love you forever.
Crystal Ortiz
October 18, 2005
To the family im so sorry for your lose!Phil was one of the best people i know he always knew how to make people smile and laugh he was one of the best people to be around!I loved that kid more than anything and am missing him like crazy!
Miss you soo much Phil!
See you at the crossroads!
love you always and forever
Crystal Marie
karen thomas
October 18, 2005
marcy,big phill,leigh&cory,and the entire Kessler family.My heart goes out to all of you for your loss.Phillip"Ears"(thats what i always called him it was a aunt/nephew connection)was of one of the kindess,happiest,well mannered kid.Whenever i went to Pine Bush i always made a detour over to McDonalds just to say hello.He was very well liked no matter where he went(work,school,or at mom's). He will be missed sooooo much, words can't begin to say how much he will be missed.We are sending our deepest sympathy's to you all and may prayers and your memoires guide your through this most difficult time. Don't forget i am always just one phone call away,if you need anything(someone to talk to or a shoudler to cry on ),so don't hesitate to call. I love you all.May god bless you all
your sister karen thomas and family
Susan Romer
October 18, 2005
Dear Phillip and family,
I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time. May God Bless You All.
connie,josh,tj,steve,sara,shelby,seth ,brother rodney
October 18, 2005
marcie,phillip
we are so sorry for your loss, just know that we are here for you's!hang in there things will get better,if you need anything just call love ya's
October 18, 2005
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS
Courtney Garrison
October 18, 2005
Phil, Even though I didnt know you as well as everyone else in the school you still Played a big part In my life, Everytime I walked into our english class and I saw you,and you always had a smile on your face. Im sorry that I never Got the chance to tell you that I had the biggest crush on you. I will see you soon hopefully, save me a spot up there. I love You
Ed & Carol Rodriguez
October 18, 2005
Marcie & Phillip,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at your time of sorrow.
May Phillip rest in peace.
God Bless,
Michael Kessler
October 18, 2005
Phil and Marcy and family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I wish I was there to help support you during this hard time. I remember watching your family growup and take shape as I grew up, thank you for letting me have what time and memories we did share and Lit Phil will be deeply missed by all.
Michael. K. Kessler and Family
rhonda lucey
October 18, 2005
i'm am so sorry of your loss. my best wishes to the family. you dont know me but i know an important part of your family.Lori is a great person and anyone that she loves must have been a great person.I wish you all the best.you are all in my prayers.GOD BLESS
Rashay Benjamin
October 18, 2005
I didn't know phillip myself, but i am a friend of clinton's. I feel so awful at the loss you have just suffered. my heart and deepest thoughts go out to your entire family....i will always love you clinton.
Djana (D.J) Warner
October 18, 2005
marcy my deepest feelings go out to you in this time of need. i can't even imagine what your going through right now but i know that things will get better. Always remember that after hardship comes ease.Take care of yourselves,luv always..d.j
Kate
October 18, 2005
Even though I didn't know Phillip, I know how important he was to his Aunt Lori, Uncle Bill and the Kessler family. I am so sorry for you and your family. This is a terrible loss and no words could express that enough. I am so sorry I never got a chance to meet Phillip. I've always heard great things about Phillip and now reading what others had to say, I see it's true. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry 3rd , Cortney & J.J. Kessler
October 18, 2005
Phil, We will all miss you like crazy. You were such a good kid. We know that you are looking down on is from up above and you will always be in ours hearts. Can't wait for the day when we all see you again. We love you, always and forever!
Sylvia Amir
October 18, 2005
My condolances to the family of Phillip Daniel Kessler. You don't know me but I know what it is to loose a child. I lost both my sons 4 years apart from cancer and the last one I lost sept 19 , he was 34 yrs old, and so was his brother. I also have a daughter with cancer. So my heart goes out to all of you. Sylvia
mea
October 18, 2005
middle school up till know you were the best at everything. Sitting here now makes me wonder what if?
"Rest Tight-Good Night"
October 18, 2005
im sorry for your loss
Kimberly McCray
October 18, 2005
We will keep you all in our prayers
it is a long road ahead love you all. Kim ,Mike , and family
Curtiss & Cheryl Taylor
October 18, 2005
Phill & Marcy mear words can't express the the loss we share with you both.Our Family has been deeply sadden and forever changed by Phillip's passing.We will all miss him dearly.
Lori Kessler
October 18, 2005
With all my love I will so miss you & I will collect the money you owe me one day when we see each other again.Luv ya, Aunt Lori
Anita Bucci
October 18, 2005
Phil, I will always remember your warm smile and all the fun times we had at BOCES. I will cherish the memory forever of you asking me to marry you and take you to the prom. I will always hold a place for you in my heart, you will be sadly missed. I love you too!! Miss "B"
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