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Philip Stillman Obituary
He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Patricia Stillman; two daughters, Patricia Stillman of Phoenix and Barbara Stillman of Westerly; two sons, Philip R. Stillman Jr. and Thomas Stillman, both of Westerly; and five grandchildren, Kelley Stillman, Erie Serdechny. Dillon Serdechny, Philip R Stillman III and Taylor Entwistle.
Born in Westerly in 1926, he was the last surviving sibling of the 11 children of Carrie and Raymond Stillman. His siblings' names were Laverne, Douglas, Robert, Richard, Raymond, Fredrick, James, Ronnie, Catherine and Jeanette.
Philip joined the U.S. Navy in April 1944 and served as a Seabee in World War II. After being discharged from the service, he worked in the construction trade for Jake Keena. Philip was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting trips with friends in Jackman, Maine. He received a 50-year plaque from the Misquamicut Fire Department for his many years of service as a volunteer fireman.
Calling hours in the Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral and burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Westerly Adult Day Services.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Philip Stillman
Kel
August 16, 2020
Dad, i miss you and think of you all of the time.
Brian Celico
August 13, 2008
Barbara,
We are so sorry for your loss.
God Bless you and your family.
Tiffany
July 25, 2008
I'm so sorry for the family's loss. He was an amazing man and so sweet He will be missed very much.
Shon Laird
July 25, 2008
Pat,Patty,Barbara,Phill,Tommy,Kelley,Eric,Dillon.and Little Phill.I am sorry to have heard about Mr Stillman,a finer man I haven't meet.I know ya'll will miss him.But now heaven is a little brighter.God bless ya'll
Elise Abouaf
July 25, 2008
Condolences to the family from the Abouaf's, friends of Kelley for many years as we met through Karate. Our prayers are with you.
Joe & Angie Iacoi
July 25, 2008
To The Entire Stillman Family:
May the Good Lord provide the strength to you all during this time.
You all have good memories of your husband and father over the years and espicially in his good days along the Misquamicut coastline.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Richard Harris
July 25, 2008
Barbara,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers at this time.
With our love and prayers,
Richard & Candace Harris
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