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Richard Philippon
In Memory of
Richard
Philippon
1959 - 2017
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Condolence From: Chuck Tingley
Condolence: Joe this is Chuck Tingley. I just this afternoon found out that your son Tony had passed .I have been in the hospital and I’m not able to attend the service to my great regret. You did talk a lot about Tony when I interacted with you and although I didn’t know him, I did know about him and I know his loss to you is a great one. For this I am truly sorry and hope that we can get together soon and talk and hear about Tony and his passing. I know it is a great loss to you. Again my regrets for not being able to attend the service. please call me 852-6267 when you can. Regards, Chuck
Saturday November 11, 2017
Condolence From: Lisa Varney and Family
Condolence: I can't imagine the sadness your family is feeling at the loss of a son and a brother. My family and I have fond memories of Tony and he was a good friend to my brother John whom I miss deeply as well. Living in Hawaii I have learned the spirit of "Aloha" doesn't only mean hello, it also means goodbye. Hawaiians say death is not a time to say goodbye, but rather, a chance to see you later or "a hui hou". So we say "Aloha and a Hui Hou" to Tony for now.
Friday November 10, 2017
Condolence From: Steve Fox
Condolence: I first met Tony at Garland St. We were quite different, but soon found we had so much in common. Tony was very into sports and I was not. Tony could talk to anyone easily and I could not. Tony had no problem approaching girls and I was petrified. Tony was big and I was not. Tony was very popular and me, not so much. None of this ever mattered to Tony. He always accepted everyone for who they were. He ignored your weaknesses and treasured your strengths, but most of all, he truly valued the friends he had for who they were. He had a unique way of making you feel special and the ability to always bring out the best in you. Soon, I had a whole new group of friends, with Tony being one of the best of them. He was also a favorite of my Mom and Dad as he was always so polite, calling them Mr. and Mrs. Fox, even when they told him he did not have to. He was so respectful as he’d come in an immediately sit down and start talking to them and was always truly engaged in the conversation. I can’t even begin to count the good times we had in Junior High, High School, College, and beyond. We spent a lot of time together through the years until I decided to move out west. Even then, whenever I would return to Maine, Tony would go way out of his way to make sure we got together. I continue to have the fondest of memories and can’t imagine what it would have been like to not have met Tony and not have had him as a friend. Good-bye my friend...
To Gail, your family, and the Philippon family: Tony had more friends than anyone I know and that says so much about the type of person he was. He was obviously well raised in a great family and was such a good person. He was truly loved by all of us and I will miss him so, so much and will never forget how positively he impacted my life.
Friday November 10, 2017
Condolence From: Steve and Tina Pray
Condolence: Our sincere condolences to the Phillippon family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Friday November 10, 2017
Condolence From: Adam Kantrovitz
Condolence: I want to send my most sincere condolences to the entire Philippon family including Gail. You were all my family as well and I wish you all strength and Love in this time of great sadness.
Thursday November 09, 2017
Condolence From: Adam Kantrovitz
Condolence: Tony was always one of my best friends. Right from the beginning, we shared many likes: golfing, backgammon, cribbage (he always kicked my butt in cribbage) dance clubs, traveling and playing cards at my house or where ever there was a game. I always spoke to Tony on his birthday and on mine, I will miss that - but I will still speak with him on those days. Tony will always be here in my heart and I will remember the many times we shared. Love ya Tony, you will always be here. Adam K
Thursday November 09, 2017
Condolence From: Amy Homans
Condolence: I was fortunate to be included in Tony's gang of friends from Bangor during the golden years of growing up. Everyone liked Tony, and for good reason. He was smart, unfailingly kind, very quick to laugh, including at himself, and was a central presence wherever he happened to be. Tony was also incredibly loyal to his friends, of which there were many; it was a group that only increased in size over time. The stories in which Tony was a starring cast member are many, but who can forget when he buried (and broke) his front tooth in Brian Braveman's forehead during a basketball game? Or when he liberated enormous pumpkins and left them as tributes of his friendship on his friends' porches? Or when he was a member of the Garland St. Jr. High Can-can dancer line with Alan Mathieu, Rich Kelsey, Jim Rudman, Mike Myatt and Jay Chason? Or when he was just being the really nice guy that he was? In short, Tony was the proverbial "good kid" who everyone has great memories of and he grew into the same kind of man. It is incredibly difficult to accept that the man who was once that tall, lanky, funny and very sweet teenager is gone. I cannot imagine the loss that Gail and their families are experiencing right now. My thoughts are with them.
Thursday November 09, 2017
Condolence From: Wayne & Shirley Eldridge
Condolence:
Joe,Pat & Family Our Thoughts, and prayers
are with you, during this very difficult time.
Thursday November 09, 2017
Condolence From: Erin McGillicuddy
Condolence: Although I have not seen Tony in many years, I remember what a great friend he was when we worked together at a law firm in Bangor. He graciously cooked a spaghetti dinner for my wedding rehearsal dinner and always was willing to lend a helping hand. God bless you Tony, and my sincere condolences to the Philippon family.
Wednesday November 08, 2017
Condolence From: Anne Smart
Condolence: My sincere condolences to Gail and the rest of the Phillipon family. Tony was a wonderful and warm man who was always kind to Gail and the rest of our family.
Wednesday November 08, 2017
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