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Philip R. Clark Jr. (Age 69)
Philip R. Clark, Jr. of Frederick, Maryland, formerly of Washington, DC, died Friday, October 6, 2023, at his home after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. Phil was born on July 23, 1954, to Philip R. Clark, Sr., and Jeanne Cushing Clark. He was a devoted husband to Li Li Zhang and a cherished stepfather to Yu Xin Zhuang and Shi Hao Zhuang.
Phil grew up in Chillum, MD, and Washington, DC, attended Gonzaga College High School, and graduated from Hood College. Phil delivered the Washington Post for many years. For 16 years, Phil served as a weekend manager at the Potomac Tennis & Fitness Club.
Phil is survived by his wife, stepson and stepdaughter; his mother Jeanne C. Clark; and siblings Margaret Gatti, Andrew Clark (Cindy Roberts), Mary Clark, Michael Clark (Cheryl), Jeanne Clark (Stephen "Bo" Smolka), Robert Clark (Lorena Palagonia); and nieces and nephews Benjamin Shaffer (Lindsey Yanosick) and their daughter Lily; Nancy, Daniel and Elizabeth Clark; Matthew and Katherine Smolka; and Diego and Carolina Clark. He is predeceased by his father Philip R. Clark, Sr.; his brother-in-law Richard Gatti, and his nephew Christopher Smolka.
Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 9501B Catoctin Mountain Hwy., Frederick, MD 21701. The visitation hours are Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral services will begin at 12 noon on October 14, with interment to follow immediately in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.
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Joseph Middleton
March 10, 2024
Phillip was a classmate of mine both at St. John Baptist de la Salle and Gonzaga. I remember playing CYO baseball with him. He was a good pitcher. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.
Frank and Patt Schlehofer
October 18, 2023
Phil was one of a kind and the gentlest person one would be fortunate to know. He was a part of our lives and his and LiLi's visits were always welcome and a joy. Phil loved nature and never missed an opportunity to walk the forests in Connecticut. We first knew Phil when he worked at the Mansfield Training school and learned sign language from our daughter. We will miss his calls and most of all, a dear friend.
Ralph J Bonuccelli
October 18, 2023
Phil was a great friend and classmate during our time at Gonzaga. My condolences to his family and my prayers for all who will miss the kind and gentle hearted person I remember him to be.
Bob Dalton
October 15, 2023
I was saddened to learn of Phil's passing. He was a good friend during our years together at Gonzaga. Though I lost track of him during our college years, I have memories of him as a really good guy. He and his family will be in my prayers.
Bob Dalton
Partlow, VA
Aunt Marge and Uncle Steve
October 13, 2023
Sending loving thoughts and sympathy to Li Li , as well as to Phillip's dear mother, his siblings and their families, and all whose lives he touched as we mourn his passing.
Jenny Floyd
October 12, 2023
Our deepest sympathy to Li Li and the Clark Family. We have been neighbors for the past few years and always enjoyed our interactions with Phil and Li Li. We will miss his friendship and kindness. He was a great man and we are glad to have shared some time with him.
Jenny and Josh Floyd
Dave Schultz
October 11, 2023
My deepest sympathy to Li Li and the entire Clark family. I met Phil on the Baker Park tennis courts around 1980. Phil was an outgoing and all round good guy. I reconnected with Phil last year while visiting Frederick. We had a nice visit and he introduced me to his wife and showed me his home. He will be missed.
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