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Philip White Obituary

Philip White

Deacon Philip White, of Westchester, teacher at IHM, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 28, 2018.

Philip is survived by his wife, Lucy; two daughters, Rachel (Michael Rosegay) White, and Maureen (Janet Borucki) White; son, Brendan (Sara Hotton) White; two granddaughters, Lily Becker, Louise White; grandson, Seamus White.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Eulalia Catholic Church, 1845 S. 9th Ave., Maywood, IL at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Visitation will be held at St. Eulalia Catholic Church from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, September 8, 2018.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dementia Society of America or your local humane society.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Sep. 5, 2018.

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Dick Biank

August 30, 2025

I never knew what Phil was going to say next to a waitress. He always had us laughing.

S J

May 22, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences go out to your family. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" strengthen you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2. And may the wonderful hope of everlasting life give you comfort. - John 17:3

November 27, 2018

When you love someone very precious, no one else can really know all you feel. May you look to God for comfort during this difficult time. Psalms 68:20

Dick and Betty Biank

September 6, 2018

Sorry for your loss Lucy and family. The photo included here reminds me of Phil's contagious smile and great sense of humor. He always had something funny to say. He often engaged salespeople in conversation and soon had them smiling or laughing. If there's a Comedy Club in Heaven, Phil would be entertaining there. We love you. See you in Heaven!

C Schultz

September 6, 2018

Mr. White could make anyone smile. My earliest memory of him was when he drove my sister in the blueberry bus. Then he became my teacher and I was Schultz's Wultzy. A man of great faith and so much light and happiness. I feel lucky to have had him as a teacher

Carolyn Odonnell

September 5, 2018

I was a lucky girl to have had Mr. White as my teacher. He ate breakfast with me almost every morning in the cafe. He was my favorite! I knew after he taught us a unit on marriage he was the only one I wanted as the officiate of my future wedding, and that he was. He is telling jokes and singing songs up in heaven. God bless you Mr. White!

Patricia Jones

September 5, 2018

Lucy, Prayers for you and for your Family!
A trip down memory lane revives memories of
you and Philip around 1973 in Lake Zurich. I
remember offering lodging to you at the
Sisters' house at St. Francis. You were shy but
wonderful. Perhaps, we can revisit those
memories some day. Lots of love! Pat Jones

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ST. EULALIA CATHOLIC CHURCH

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ST. EULALIA CATHOLIC CHURCH

1845 S. 9th Ave, Maywood, IL

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