Philip E Russell's Obituary
Philip Edgar Russell, 91, passed away the morning of Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
He was born in Rome, PA on May 23, 1932, and moved to Florida as a teenager.
He married Sarah Frisco (1934-2021) in 1957 and is survived by daughters.
Sharon (Mark) Rohrer and Candace Shields, and three grandsons: Raymond (Sarah) Rohrer,
Kevin Rohrer, and Liam Shields. Philip was a Navy veteran, and taught Science for 30 years.
In the Hillsborough County School System. He was expertly and lovingly cared for by
Lucille, Dionne, Rykeisha, Gail, and Brenda.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 1st, from 12:30-2pm, with funeral service to follow at 2pm, at Sunset Funeral Home, 11005 N US Hwy 301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592.
Philip will then be laid to rest with his beloved wife at Sunset Memory Gardens, 11005 N US Hwy 301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592.
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