Philip Mathieu

  
PHILIP MATHIEU  
Local area award-winning classical instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and teacher, age 50, died February 10, 2012, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD, due to complications of liver disease. A highly accomplished musician who performed in all genres, Phil was a member of the prestigious Washington Guitar Quintet led by Charlie Byrd, lead guitarist for Ruthie and the Wranglers, and was regularly contracted for orchestra work at the John F. Kennedy Center Opera House, The Hippodrome, Ford's Theater, Arena Stage, and other venues. Most recently, Phil taught classical guitar at Montgomery College, Rockville, and was a founding member of the Potomac Guitar Quartet. Phil received a Bachelor of Music degree from George Mason University. Phil is survived by his beloved partner in life Ruthie Logsdon of Takoma Park, MD; mother Maguerite Mathieu of Silver Spring, MD; brother Stephen Mathieu (Lisa) of Reston, VA; sister Darlene Burris (Russell) of Winston Salem, NC; six nieces; and hundreds of friends. Family will receive friends and visitors at the Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Home at 300 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD, on Friday, February 17, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will take place Saturday, February 18, 12 noon at Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either Audubon Society (to donate by credit card, call Maryland-DC chapter at 410-558-2473; by check, mail to Audubon Maryland-DC, ATTN: Suzanna, 2901 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21224) or to the Hepatitis FoundationInternational (visit http://www.hepfi.org/donate/index.htm). When contributing to either, please indicate that you are making a donation in memory of Philip Mathieu.