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Philip Waldman Obituary
was born March 3, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts to Harry and Pauline Waldman. Pilot extraordinaire, he flew his final flight into God's hands on this day March 11, 2025. Survived by his wife of over 52 years, Donna; his son, Richard Saxton, wife Sandy and their children, Nathan, Trish, Gena, Logan and CullinAn; daughter, Julie Saxton Proctor, husband Gary Proctor and their children Jack and Joe. He flew the world with his company Globe Aero Ltd. and retired to the beach where he still flew model airplanes with such joy to all who watched. Should you wish, please donate to the Piper Aircraft Museum in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania or the Sun-in-Fun museum in Lakeland, Florida.
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Lauren Smith
March 23, 2025
We will miss Phil's shining smile, warm greetings and flights over the beach. We loved being his beach neighbor - his love of life was infectious! Prayers to his family and many friends. We feel blessed to have known him the short time we did! Prayers, Lauren & Chris Smith
David "Mac" McLay
March 17, 2025
Phil was a much-respected aviator in the Quiet Birdmen fraternity, and his shared trans-oceanic and intercontinental aeroplane ferrying stories were very much enjoyed by fellow wing-wearers. All who knew him will remember Phil's warm, friendly personality and mini-drone model flying skills! RIP old friend: Blue skies and tailwinds...
Paul and Sharon Pirkl
March 16, 2025
Our condolences to Donna and family members
The beach at Redington Shores will never be the same without Phil cheerfully greeting strangers strolling down the walkway next to his house.
RIP my friend! We miss you!!
Lovingly, Paul and Sharon Pirkl
GARY L THOMAS
March 15, 2025
we have missed you for a long time since sertoma and sun n fun
Karen DePatra Wunch
March 15, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRTjlSej4U0
Phil. My goodness. Phil, the Vagabond. The Pilot. The Legend.
But. Most of all, the Grandpa.
I might post more later, as I can get my head around the passing of this Legend, my Friend and the Mentor of my Mentor.
Blue Skies, my Friend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRTjlSej4U0
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