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Philip Boyce Obituary

Philip A. Boyce, Jr., 57, of Rome, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Wynn Hospital in Utica. He was born in Harlem, NYC, on May 4, 1968, a son of the late Philip A. and Jacqueline (Robinson) Boyce, Sr.

As Philip matured, it became apparent that he'd inherited his father's gift for being able to fix, to design anything in a home. Philip also enjoyed illustrating various forms of artwork.

Philip is survived by two sons, Anthony and Jerrell; Step Mother Constance Boyce; sisters Mrs. Romonda Pleasant and Mrs. Cherri Boyce Carroll; uncles Mr. Noel E. Boyce, II and. Bishop Reginald S. Boyce, Sr.; Aunts Trustee Board Chairperson Mrs. Mary Jane Boyce, Mrs. Dorothy Boyce, Lady Esther Boyce, Rev. Dr. DLC Boyce, Mrs. Mary Robinson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his Dad Mr. Philip A. Boyce, Sr; his Mom Mrs. Jacqueline Robinson Boyce; Grandfathers Mr. Noel E. Boyce, Sr. and Mr. E. A. Robinson; Grandmothers Minister Gloria A. Boyce and Mother Ethel Robinson; Uncles Trustee Garry F. Boyce and Mr. Anthony Robinson; Aunt Lorraine Robinson; Cousin Brian Boyce.

Family and friends are invited to call at Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc., 418 N. George St., Rome, NY 13440, on Thursday, July 24th from 5-7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 25th at 10:00 a.m.at Grace Union AME Church, 606 Woodland Ave, Rome, NY 13440. Interment will take place in Rome Cemetery.

You may read the obituary and send a message of sympathy at www.nunnandharper.com.

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Published by Daily Sentinel from Jul. 22 to Jul. 23, 2025.

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Amelia (aka Nanny)

July 24, 2025

I knew Phil since we were teenagers. My sincere condolences to his family and to his extended family who cared for him when needed. I am glad that I had the opportunity to see him back in Nov. RIP Phil.

STEPHANIE D SCHELL

July 22, 2025

Had a passion for fixing, designing, and illustrating.

Fred Schmidt

July 22, 2025

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