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Philip Kush Obituary
Lancaster/Sterling - Philip Kush, 73, of Old Common Rd., Lancaster, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at Clinton Hospital in Clinton. He was born and raised in Great Meadows, New Jersey, the son of Michael and Julia (Drochak) Kush and lived over 40 years in Sterling and 25 years in Lancaster.
In the 1980s, Phil owned and operated Kush Construction in Sterling and later worked for the International Union of Operating Engineers and Knapik Builders in Grafton before retiring in 2008. He served in the Army National Guard of Massachusetts from 1960 to 1963.
Phil will be remembered for his love of food, polka music, dancing, and his sense of humor. A road to a friend's house was never too far for Phil to drive. He enjoyed family gatherings and spending time with his grandchildren.
He leaves his wife of 25 years, Anna M. (Freel) Kush; a daughter, Lisa A. Stanislaw and her husband Robert of Rutland; two stepdaughters, Debra A. (Nutting) Williams and her husband Bruce of Lancaster and Michelle L. (Nutting) Bond and her husband Stephen of Charlton; two brothers, Frederick Kush and his wife Betty, and David Kush all of Sterling; a sister, Elizabeth Furmanick and her husband Richard of Sterling; four grandchildren, Joshua Sawyer, Christina Bond, Cole and Jared Williams; many nephews and nieces. He is predeceased by brothers, Nicholas, Michael and Peter Kush, and sisters, Annie Benbrook and Mary Kowalick.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 23, at the Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road (Rte. 12), Sterling. A funeral Mass honoring Phil's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, at St. Richard of Chichester Church, 4 Bridge St., Sterling with burial following at Hillside Cemetery, Sterling. Memorial donations may be made to St. Richard of Chichester Church, P.O. Box 657, Sterling, MA 01564. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit:
www.milesfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Philip Kush
Lisa A Stanislaw
March 20, 2024
Missing you Dad! I'm making sure your legacy lives on. Love u!
Lisa
Lisa Stanislaw
April 3, 2012
Dad, this candle is for you, it shows the light in my heart which will shine forever...not in your memory because I will carry you in my heart until it's my time to meet the Lord. It's been almost 2 weeks since that dreadful night when I got the phone call from Joshie. That was the worst day I will ever have in my entire life. You've always made me be stronger...and this experience leaves me no other choice than to be strong or simply just melt away. I choose to be strong, because I don't believe you are gone. Thank you for everything, all of my love, your daughter..Lisa
April 1, 2012
Our condolences to Phil's family.
Bette Ann & Richard Yarus
New Windsor, New York
Marilyn Kush
March 27, 2012
Sending my sincerest sympathy to Uncle Philip's family and friends. He is in my thoughts and prayers.
Craig Magaw
March 26, 2012
Lisa,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sandy Densmore-Taylor
March 26, 2012
So very sorry to hear of his passing. Our hearts go out to his family. Jim, Sandy, Robin.
betty furmanick
March 25, 2012
I love you Phil and will miss your presence here on earth.
Betty Furmanick
March 25, 2012
My big brother, the tears I've shed since the night Ann and Deb called Rich and I to come to the hospital, are all the love I have in my heart for my generous, loving, and wonderful caring brother. You were the one who was responsible for our 50 years of a happy marriage. You said once if anything ever happened to Rich to remember you'd always be there for me, well I'm counting on you keeping your word, now that your an "angel", you've got your work cut out for you, we are noticing more and more how an important part you were in our lives. All the beautiful people that loved you who came and shared stories, and the joy you brought to each of your nieces and nephews and friends...May you reap the rewards in heaven..Sister Betty and Rich
Rich, Laura, & Cache Furmanick
March 25, 2012
Uncle Phil would grunt, "hang on!" and we'd be off in a blast of airbrakes and accordian music, diesel and cigar smoke...
Driving toward that Greater Good that he saw in everybody and everything:
From landscapes, to buildings, To Most-Of-All-Family, ...whom was Anybody lucky enough to meet him!
Lyman & Marcia Rugg
March 23, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
March 23, 2012
Although long distance, our sympathy is
no less sincere, at the loss of your
husband,father, & grandfather.
He will dance the POLKA forever
Ed & Janet Pawlowski North Port, Florida
Raymond Pekkola
March 23, 2012
Phil you will be deeply missed.You were a good man. Always willing to help. God take Good Care of Phil.
Carolyn Venceslau
March 23, 2012
Lisa
I was sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rrgretfully
Carolyn
Betty Pekkola
March 23, 2012
Uncle Phil you will surely be missed! Your gentle ways and acceptance of any individual! You welcomed everyone into your home, and made sure they had plenty to eat and drink! Your home was always filled with lots of love, laughter and POLKAS :) So glad we parted with the words "I love you" on your 25th anniversary party! The sound of your laughter will be heard every time a polka is played! RIPolkas Uncle Phil!
Roger and Linda Furmanick
March 23, 2012
Thanks for making us smile 'uncle Phil'... We love you! Our heart goes out to the family and friends he has left behind... Thank you Lord for sharing 'uncle Phil' with us!
Joey Furmanick with John & Kristal Furmanick
March 23, 2012
Because we will not be home in time to honor you Uncle Phil, we would like to give our love to you and everyone back there. We give the utmost respect to this great man, husband, father, brother,and grandfather. Rest in peace now Phil and watch over your girls and carry them though this heavy time.
With all of our sympathy,
Mikey & Donna Phil's sister Annie's Son
March 22, 2012
Uncle Phil,
From Great Meadows,NJ to Sterling Ma.the times I shared with you will always be in my heart.From the days of riding on the running board of the model-t in Great Meadows,or as a young boy running around on Kristoff's farm in Sterling.You were always there for me.May you rest in peace and may God be with you.I know you'll be missed by Anna and her family,Lisa,Josh and your brothers Fred,Dave,and sister Betty,and all their families and all your friends.Your here with me tonight.We'll play some Polkas, I love you,Nephew Mikey.
Randy, Teresa, Jacob & Alexis Furmanick
March 22, 2012
Uncle Phil always had a unique way of bringing life to a party or bringing a party to life. God will now get to enjoy some Polka's together with him. As a Godfather he had his own way of teaching many life lessons that will never be forgotten! Love you always!
Susan Rowell
March 22, 2012
Dear Anna, Tracy called yesterday about Phil. My mother and myself offer our prayers as this must be such a shock for you and Phil's loved ones...Sue Rowell and Gloria Venuti
Ed and Betty Furmanick
March 22, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Christine Luksha
March 22, 2012
To Anna,Lisa,Debbie,Shelly,Josh and Family so deeply sadden by Phil's loss.....you are all in our every thought during this difficult time. "Uncle" Phil's love and kindness touched Ashley and I both in a way neither of us will ever forget. Love and prayers for you all.
Walter Sanders
March 22, 2012
sorry I can,t be there in person. Please accept my deepest sympathy over Phil,s death. Be assured I will remember him in my prayers.
walter sanders
March 22, 2012
To Anna & Josh & family 'Im saddened by the unexpected loss of Phil.. I am thinking of you and yours. God bless you and your family at this time.
Renee (Bolick) Rexford
Susan Franklin
March 22, 2012
Uncle Phil will be sorrowly missed by all. Our thoughts are with you.
-Sue Franklin & Family
Debbi & Doug Mallinson
March 21, 2012
We're so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Tony Sulkoski
March 21, 2012
R.I.P. PHIL.TO THE REST OF THE FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE IS IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
TONY SULKOSKI
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