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Philip A. Zentic

Philip Zentic Obituary

Zentic, Philip A. - Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather - Age 56 Born November 8, 1948, died suddenly on Monday, March 7, 2005. Preceded in death by parents, Alex & Lillian. Survived by loving wife of 31 years, Cindy (nee Massucci); children Deena (Jeff Grant) & Russell; grandson Dominick; brothers & sisters-in-law, Russ (Donna) Massucci, Jim (Maureen) Thole, & Karen Henslin; numerous nieces & nephews; many special friends at West Publishing. Served in the US Army during Vietnam; was employed at West Publishing for 37 years. Phil was a king & gentle man, and will be greatly missed by his many relatives & friends. His many contributions will not be forgotten. Service of Remembrance Thursday, March 10, 7PM at WULFF FUNERAL HOME, 1485 White Bear Ave., with a gathering of friends & family from 4PM until service time. WULFF 651-776-1555.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Mar. 9, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Philip Zentic

27 Entries

Jill Marrone

March 6, 2006

Cindy, Deena, & Russ,

We would like you all to know that we are thinking and praying for you as this one year mark approaches. May you know that Phil is thought of fondly by all who knew him. He was a wonderful man and friend.

Love, Tony & Jill Marrone

Barb Lindsey

March 16, 2005

Dear Zentic Family ~

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked in the plant at Thomson West for many years and remember Phil as an extremely nice man. I'm sure that his loss will have a profound impact on many, many people. May you find comfort in knowing how well thought of he was, and in the many wonderful memories you have.

Patti Thole

March 13, 2005

Dear Cindy, Deena and Rusty,

We are so sorry for your loss. People say time heals. But, having just experienced this 1.5 yrs ago with the loss of my dad, I don't think it heals but it does help. Talk to him everyday he is watching and listening. He is an angel now.

Sincere Condolences,

Joe, Patti, Laura, Tony

Carol Claugherty

March 11, 2005

Cindy, Deena and Russ,

The wonderful memories we hold in our hearts and minds of your dad and all of you will remain with us forever. Your dad will be missed by so many people who cared about him so much, but for us we hold a special place in which we can look back on remembering our holidays together, our Saturday evenings out, vacations, graduations, West functions, weddings, so many great times, they are all there for all of us to cherish and remember.

We will always be here for you if ever you need anything.

We love all of you with all of our hearts.

Love,

Terry, Carol, Angie and Mike

Jonnel Green

March 11, 2005

The Zentic family,

Phil was one of the most funny and caring person that I have worked with. He was a happy go lucky guy.

I'm glad that I got to work with him on and off in the past 20 years, we will all miss him at West.

Julee Puffer

March 11, 2005

Cindy, Deena and Russ,

I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Phil. He was a wonderful man, husband, father, grandfather and will be greatly missed. Cindy and I go back a very long way...since sunday school kindergarten. I've known Phil ever since Cindy and him started dating. He would always make me laugh when I would come over to visit. Deena and Russ, I do know and understand the loss you are feeling as I lost my dad the same sudden way. He was only 6 or 7 years older than your dad. Even though that was about 20 years ago, I still can remember the shock and pain of it all. Time and memories will help heal along with friends and family. You all will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Amy Soderquist

March 10, 2005

Hola Deen,

Though I didn't know your dad, I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. I know you loved him dearly and that he will be greatly missed by you and your family. I can't imagine your pain. You're all in my thoughts and in my heart.

Love, Amy Sods

Stacy Forsell

March 10, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss. Phil was such a wonderful person, always thinking and doing for everyone else. He will also be greatly missed by Hannah and Lily! They loved seeing him, he would always do something fun, like play ball in the back yard, and he loved to joke around with them! He loved that Lily would call him Papa Phil. May the momories comfort you! We Love you! Cricket, Stacy, Hannah and Lily

Rachel Franco

March 10, 2005

Deena & Jodi,

Our sympathies to the both of you in the loss of your Father and Uncle. You and your families are in our prayers. May the many memories you have comfort you at this time.

Love,

Tim & Rachel Franco

March 10, 2005

My husband and I both had the pleasure of working with Phil over the years. Our hearts go out to you. He will be greatly missed.

Tom and Julie Anderson

Roger Biever

March 10, 2005

The Zentic Family

I grew up with Phil on the Eastside and haven't seen him for 30 plus years. I have thought of him though quite often and how his one liners would make us kids laugh. You are in our prayers.

Art Daniel

March 9, 2005

So sorry for this tragic loss. It was nice working with Philip here at West.

Comforting Jesus be with you all!

Shannon Murphy

March 9, 2005

Hola Deen,

I heard about your dad and I just want to tell you I'm sorry. I wish there was something more that people could say when something like this happens, but for now just know that your family and friends are there for you.

Love, Shannon

Laura Thole

March 9, 2005

Dear cindy, rusty and deena, i am so sorry for your sudden loss. I know there are no words that can take away the pain youre feeling. Just know your family is here to support you.

Nancy Rabine

March 9, 2005

I have long been retired from West but remember Phil so much as such a great person. I am so sorry for your loss.

Melissa Paulus

March 9, 2005

I am saddened to hear of the loss of Phil. I worked with him for about a year and in that short time of knowing him, he truly had a way about him that made you smile. I thanked him daily for making mundane work fun with his jokes and humor. He will be missed.

Jill and Tony Marrone

March 9, 2005

Cindy, Deena and Russ,

When we heard the sad news, all the old happy memories came rushing back. We all shared some very good times together. We always enjoyed Phil's subtle sense of humor and his one liners. He was a great guy to all who were lucky enough to have him in their lives. He was always a good listener and always showed much compassion and understanding to others. It is hard to believe that it has been 33 years since we had met Phil when Cindy and him started dating. We want you all to know that we share your pain and saddness, but do remember that he will live on in our hearts and memories forever. Phil will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.

Mary Bruns

March 9, 2005

Dear Zentic Family-

I'm so sorry for your loss. We here at West truly cherished him as our friend and family. We have had many laughs and great stories shared among all of us. We truly will miss Phil and his joking quick wit. God bless you and your family.

Mary Bruns

mike maloney

March 9, 2005

The Zentic Family

My sincerest condolences in your tragic loss.

Angela April

March 9, 2005

Your family are in our prayers.

Jack & Lesley Berney

March 9, 2005

So very saddened by the loss of a good man and great friend from the "olden days". We will remember all the good times we Bombers had back on Kingsford and afterwards. May God bless his family throughout this difficult new chapter in their lives.

Deby Campbell

March 9, 2005

The Zentic Family,

A great and caring person has been taken from you suddenly. My heart goes out to you all. I had the pleasure of talking to Phil (Bernie) everyday. He was always a bright spot in my day. You are all in my prayers.

Anne Falk

March 9, 2005

Cindy, Deena & Russell

I am incredibly sorry to hear of your loss.

Phil was a great guy and immensely respected by everyone at West.

Cindy I remember when you met Phil at West and started dating. You with your outgoing personality and Phil so quiet and shy, the perfect match! He was charmed and hit by cupids arrow immediately.

I know you will always cherish the life you shared, and I'm so sorry it was cut so short. I know you were looking forward to enjoying retirement together.

Deena & Russell,

I'd like to share this with you:

The next place that I go will be as peaceful and familiar as a sleepy Sunday and a sweet, untroubled mind.

And yet, it won't be anything like any place I've ever been or seen, or even dreamed of in the place I leave behind.

I won't know where I'm going, and I won't know where I've been as I tumble through the always and look back toward the when.

I'll glide beyond rainbows. I'll drift above the sky. I'll fly into wonder, without ever wondering why.

I won't remember getting there. Somehow I'll just arrive. But I'll know that I belong there and will feel much more alive than I have ever felt before. I will be absolutely free of the things that I held onto that were holding onto me.

The next place that I go will be so quiet and so still, that the whispered song of sweet belongings will rise up to fill the listening sky with joyful silence, and with unheard harmonies of music made by no one playing, like a hush upon a breeze.

There will be no room for darkness in that place of living light, where an ever-dawning morning pushes back the dying night. The very air will fill with brilliance, as the brightly shining sun,and the moon and half a million stars are married into one.

The next place that I go won't really be a place at all. There won't be any seasons--Winter, Summer, Spring or Fall. Nor Monday, nor a Friday, nor December, nor July. And the seconds will be standing still...while hours hurry by.

I will not be a boy or girl, a women or a man. I'll simply be just, simply, me. No worse or better than. My skin will not be dark or light, I won't be fat or tall. The body I once lived in won't be part of me at all.

I will finally be perfect. I will be without a flaw. I will never make one more mistake, or break the smallest law.

And the me that was impatient, or was angry or unkind, will simply be a memory. The me I left behind.

I will travel empty-handed. There is not a single thing I have collected in my life that I would ever want to bring except...the love of those who loved me, and the warmth of those who cared. The happiness and the memories and magic that we shared.

Though I will know the joy of solitude, I'll never be alone. I'll be embraced by all the family and friends I've ever known. Although I might not see their faces, all our hearts will beat as one, and the circle of our spirits will shine brighter that the sun.

I will cherish all the friendships I was fortunate to find, all the love and all the laughter in the place I leave behind.

All these good things will go with me. They will make my spirit glow. And that light will shine forever in the next place that I go.

Your Dad has become your Guardian Angel and will be with you always to watch over you and protect you forever. So every so often, stop, listen, and you'll hear him talking to you.

Rejoice in the life you shared with your Dad.

My thoughts and Prayers are with you all.

Rita Hawkinson

March 9, 2005

Cindy and family,

Words are so meaningless at a time like this,my heart goes out to you all. What a tragic loss. Cindy you have been on my mind constantly since you left here Monday. Please know how very sorry I am and really feel your pain.

with love, Rita

Helen Mittelholtz

March 9, 2005

Cindy, I am so sorry about Phil's death. I know how much he meant to you. You were a comfort to me during my difficult time and I want to be there for you. Friends are so important during difficult times. I'm thinking about you and praying for you.

Merk and Denise Pieper

March 9, 2005

We are sorry to hear of your lost of a very nice man and friend. We both worked with Phil through out his time at West and enjoyed his smiling face.

Thomas Banken

March 9, 2005

I worked with Phil many years and I will miss his great and funny one liners that he came up with sometimes all day long just to lighten up the long work day ahead.

I will miss him alot.

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