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Phillip J. Treffinger

Phillip Treffinger Obituary

SHREWSBURY Phillip J. Treffinger, 63, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012, at Manor Care South. He was the husband of Mary M. (Thomas) Treffinger. Phil was born on September, 9, 1948, in Baltimore, Md., the son of the late Herman J. Treffinger and Kathleen M. (Holland) Treffinger. After graduating from Towson (Md.) High School, Phil was hired by the C&P Telephone Co. In 1968, he enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Vietnam and Berlin, Germany. After he was discharged from the Army, Phil went back to work for the telephone company, retiring from Verizon after 35 years. Phil's vocation was telecommunications, but his avocation was emergency services. He was a member of the Owings Mills fire department in Maryland and the Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company. Phil's latest job was coordinator of communications at the York County 911 Center, which was a perfect fit, combining his telecommunication skills and his love of all things fire-service related. He was an avid train enthusiast, a hobby he shared with his father and his grandchildren. Phil is survived by his wife, Mary; a son, Truman E. Treffinger of York; a daughter, Elizabeth L. Jones and her husband, Brian, of York; six grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Grace, Brendan, Lily, John and Ava; his stepmother, Margaret Treffinger; and a brother, Paul Treffinger. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Treffinger. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Christ Lutheran Evangelical Church, 105 S. Main St., Shrewsbury. Burial will be in the church cemetery with full military honors by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to H.O.P.E, 150 E. Main St., New Freedom, PA, 17349. Send condolences at BestLifeTributes.com

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Published by York Daily Record on May 3, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Phillip Treffinger

22 Entries

May 5, 2012

Dear Mary and family,
So sorry to read of Phil's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was so young.
Ken and Linda Jefferies

Chris Santoro

May 4, 2012

Our thoughts are with the Treffinger family. We have many memories with Phil at Station 61. Stay strong..

Christopher & Donna Santoro

Margaret and Rich Koval

May 4, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to Tom and the Treffinger family during this difficult time.

Dorothy Cadden

May 4, 2012

So sorry to hear about Phil's passing, he passed to early. He was such a nice guy. He was one of the best. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this most difficult time. Mike and Dorothy Cadden

Dick Bradley

May 4, 2012

Mary, Tom and Liz, I am very sorry for your loss. I had such wonderful times with Phil when we would work bingo and other activities at the fire hall. Also when we lived next to you guys. My prayers are with you and hope that you take comfort in knowing that Phil was a wonderful person and would help anyone when asked.

Mike Thomas

May 4, 2012

Tom and family, I am so sorry to hear about Phil. Whenever you were with him either in training, on a call, or just stopping by station 61 when he was there, you were always sure to walk away with a good memory or a good laugh. He will certainly be missed.

Audrey Kenny

May 3, 2012

Mrs. Treffinger - No words seem to fit at a time like this...we all mourn with you on the loss of such a gentle soul. He was a wonderful friend, and I thought the world of him. He was devoted to you and so proud of the life you built together, and we often spoke of the joy you and your children brought to his life. I'm so sorry, and I hope you find peace in the good memories.

Rob Sterner

May 3, 2012

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you that are grieving the loss of Phil. I had the pleasure of being his colleague at the County and becoming his friend. I miss his sense of humor and his wit very much. I'm a better person for having known Phil and I will always value our friendship.

Jeff Joy

May 3, 2012

Mary, Tom and Lyzz,
Words cannot express my sorrow on the loss of Phil.
He sure was one of a kind. I knew him for over 30 ears dating back to when you lived in Southern Farms. When I joined The fire dept in New Freedom , Phil and I would always argue about which dept was better N. F. or Shrewsbury. Over twenty years later we became close when we worked together for York County. We started riding to work together. What a thrill that was, I was scared to death when he was driving. He drove too fast, cut corners and listened to rock on WTPA. Whenever a good song would come on he would crank it up and drive faster. I would think isn't he too old to like Def Leppard but he sure enjoyed his music, he was cool for an "old guy".
We had some great talks and he loved his family and glowed when talking about his grandkids and going to their games.
He had a very interesting life and told me stories about his teen years at the beach and his military service.
He proudly served his communities well with long and dedicated service to both Owings Mills and Shrewsbury Fire Companies.
He will be missed by many and I am blessed to have had him in my life
R.I.P. Pal.
Jeff

Clarke Duncan

May 3, 2012

Tom and family,

I am sorry to hear of the loss off your dad. I have many fond memories of Phil at the station and on calls. He was a male role model in my life, as were others at the station, when I needed it most. No words can ease your grief but take comfort in knowing Phil made a difference in the lives of others and his community.

Eric Bistline

May 3, 2012

I considered Phil a good friend as well as a great and dedicated employee. Phil worked for our DES organization not out of need but rather out of his love for the public safety profession and all those who served in it. Phil had a terrific work ethic and always strived to do what he could to keep those in public safety out of harms way.
Phil, I will miss you and be assured that trying to find someone to fill your shoes will be a monumental task. You truly cast a large shadow!

May 3, 2012

Lyzz, I'm so sorry about the loss of your Dad. To hear you talk about him, he sounded like a wonderful man. Take comfort in knowing he's now singing in heaven. Your friend and co-worker, Dean

Jennifer Hoffman

May 3, 2012

Mary, Tom, and Lyzz, I am so sorry for your loss! I am blessed to have known your dad! My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Kurt & Erin Holloway

May 3, 2012

Mary, Tom, Liz and families,

Our deepest condolences to you on the passing of Phil. He was a great man and we were blessed for having known him. He will be greatly missed! You are all in our thoughts and prayers!

Bill Winfree

May 3, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Treffinger family. Phil was a great man who gave so much to our community. There aren't many men like him out there that are dedicated to their families, their work, and their community. This is truly a loss but know that he is in a better place. He will probably be on the switchboard in heaven :-)

Bill Winfree

May 3, 2012

Mary, Our condolances to you and the family. Phil was an interesting guy to have as a friend. I have fond memories of the many hours we spent together commuting to our telephone company jobs.
Harry & Regina Nizer

May 3, 2012

Dear Mary,Tom,Liz and family. Wanda and I are sending our heartfelt condolences to all. Phil was a great guy, lots of memorable times at the station and on call. Our best. Mike Waugh.

Amy Smith

May 3, 2012

It was a priviledge to know Phil. He was an all around nice guy. I am glad to have had the opportunity to work with him. He will be missed.

Ken Weber

May 3, 2012

Mary and family I pray for your peace and strength at this time, we have had Phil in our prayers and thoughts at 911 for quite a while as he worked through different obstacles. Our deepest sympathies to all. Ken

Chief Tim Hippensteel

May 3, 2012

Phil was a gem, willing to help anyone he could, especially those of us in York County emergency services. It was a pleasure working with Phil on the radio system, he truly cared and was driven to do his best. Rest in peace Phil. Thanks for all the help!!

Kate Miller

May 3, 2012

Dear Mary
Bob and I extend our sympathy at Phil's passing. Please know you are in our prayers during this very difficult time.
Kate and Bob Miller

Mark Kusner

May 3, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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