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Philip Gleason Obituary

Philip John Gleason passed away peacefully after a sudden illness, on December 12, 2012 at Sunrise Fountain Square in Lombard, IL. Phil was born February 12, 1929 to Francis K. and Cecilia Demarais Gleason in Chicago, IL. Phil attended Fenwick High School and Loras College. He married his sweetheart, Barbara O'Reilly Gleason on July 5, 1952 and spent 60 years with her in Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Oak Park, IL; and his home of 44 years, Downers Grove, IL. For the last 22 months, Phil and Barb have been residents of Sunrise Fountain Square Apartments in Lombard, IL. Phil is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara, and was the cherished father of Catherine (Tom) Specht, Susan Emich, Karen (Pete) Bliske, Mimi (Mark) Andresen and Julie Gleason. He is the devoted grandfather to Michael (Cally), Megan and Max Andresen; Calyn Emich and Amanda and Emily Bliske, as well as the proud great-grandfather of Jack Andresen and a dear uncle to a number of nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his dear sister-in-law, Ami Swiderski. Phil was the sixth employee of Loctite Corporation and spent his career in a variety of Sales Management positions, and led the Loctite team in Canada for a number of years. Phil spent his life devoted to his family. He enjoyed summers in Kentucky Lake teaching his girls how to dive and water ski. He loved his friends and neighbors, particularly his RedBud Court, Orchard Brook, Potluck group and his many friends from River Forest and Oak Park. He was the tireless father in a houseful of women and insured that his girls (Barb and his daughters) always had gas and windshield washer in the car and toll money. Phil was predeceased by his parents Frank and Cecilia,brother- in-laws Robert and Frances O'Reilly, brother Fran, sisters-in-law Pat Gleason and Ruth Cartner, brothers-in-law, Jerry Fahrenbach and Daryl Cartner and two nephews. Visitation for Phil was held Sunday, December 16th at Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, Downers Grove and the Funeral Mass was at St. Mary of Gostyn, Downers Grove. Interment Queen of Heaven. 630/968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com

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Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Dec. 14, 2012.

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John Merlock

December 17, 2012

Barb and family, Doug Davis called me with the news this past weekend while we were out of town. Please accept my sympathies and thoughts. Working with Phil during my early years at Loctite was very enjoyable. He always demonstrated professionalism as a sales person and made it fun as well. I owe a lot of my success to Phil as he was a great mentor to me.

Joan Stockhoff

December 17, 2012

Dear Barb and the Gleason Family:

i just found out about your great loss, no words can tell you how sad I am at that loss. Please know that I will keep you all in my love and prayers.

Connie Chrisos

December 16, 2012

Dear Barbara and family,
My heartfelt sympath goes out to you. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. My all you wonderful memories help to comfort you at this time of sorrow.

Fondly,

Connie Chrisos

Fondly,

Connie Chrisos

December 16, 2012

Dear Barb, Julie and family,
We are saddened to learn this. Just returned from CA.
Our Phil's (who were longest in Orchard Brook) are together
again! Fondly, Kay, Mike, Lynn Kummerer

Louis De Filette

December 16, 2012

To Family Gleason,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
The thoughts of the ex Loctite members are with you at this time of sorrow.
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
On behalf of the ex Loctite group worldwide.
Louis De Filette
Ex Loctite Belgium

Donna Bell

December 16, 2012

To the Gleason Family,
My thoughts are with you all. Keep your memories close to your heart. I will always remember Phil Gleason with a big smile and a glint in his eyes.

December 15, 2012

Kory, My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family on Sunday. May Peace be with you all. Take Care my Friend! Margee Maydak

Dennis and Debbie Rick

December 15, 2012

For all the Gleason Family,
So sorry for the loss of your husband and father. We have to believe that he is now in a better place,where there is no longer any pain or suffering.

Rick and Beth Schneider

December 15, 2012

Mimi and family, accept our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your father, may you hold his memories close in your heart. Celebrate his life and know he is in a better place.

Mary & Mike Kern

December 15, 2012

Jules - You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time of suffering. Rest assured in knowing your Dad is now in God's heavenly paradise.

December 14, 2012

Sue Emich and family, may God bless you in this time of sorrow. Luvs and hugs, Kathy May

Jeff and Kathy Neuman

December 14, 2012

Julie, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.

Marilyn Boyle

December 14, 2012

My Deepest Sympathy to the Gleason Family. Sending many prayers and thoughts to your family.

Louise Ozolins

December 14, 2012

Karen and Family. With you in thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. My deepest condolences. Louise Ozolins

The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan

December 14, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

December 14, 2012

May your sorrow leave a tiny space for all your beautiful memories to bring a smile to your hearts. With our deepest sympathy, Hammond and Glenda White.

Gerry & Jim Holman

December 14, 2012

Barbara and family,
"Sorrow not if, in these days and on this earthly plane, things contrary to your wishes have been ordained and manifested by God, for days of blissful joy, of heavenly delight, are assuredly in store for you. Worlds, holy and spiritually glorious, will be unveiled to your eyes. You are destined by Him, in this world and hereafter, to partake of their benefits, to share in their joys, and to obtain a portion of their sustaining grace."
Geraldine W. & James L. Holman

Nancy Lou Wilson Lannon

December 14, 2012

Barbra and family, my deepest sympathy and know you and he are in my prayers.

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