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John Leon Phillipo

John Leon  Phillipo

Born: August 16th, 1925

Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: August 13th, 2014

John Phillipo passed away Aug. 13, 2014, at the Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family.
John was born Aug. 16, 1925 to the late Julia (Guiffre) and Desire Phillipo. John served overseas in the Second World War. He retired after 40 years employment with the Sydney Steel Plant. He was also a member of the Royan Canadian Legion, Branch 126, Westmount.
John is survived by his wife of 63 years, Florence (O'Brien) Phillipo; his children, Brenda (Tom) Hillier, Ontario, Karan (Stuart) Higdon,
Edwardsville, Sharon (Ronnie) MacAdam, Edmonton, Arlene (George) Postlethwaite, Westmount, David, Westmount. John is survived by his sister, Edwardine Reid, Westmount; brother, Joey Phillipo (Peggy). Also left to mourn are his grandchildren, whom he loved dearly, Lana and Gregory MacAdam, James and Megan Postlethwaite, Jason, Devin and Jessica Higdon, Jennifer Hillier; and his great-grandchildren, Emma and Jacob Kehoe, Anthony Higdon, Avery MacAdam, as well as his dog and companion Haley.
Besides his parents, John was predeceased by his sisters, Jean Miller, Madeline Ponee; brothers, Desire 'Feese', Peter, Paul, Andrew, Frankie, Maurice.
We would like to thank the VON especially Sabrina Stong, dad loved to call her his "Blonde Bomber". She always made him smile and get his feet on the ground. Also the caregivers and palliative care for the great care they gave to our dad.
Always remember dad follow the footprints they will take you home.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014 at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral mass will take place 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2014 at Holy Rosary Church, Westmount, Fr. Douglas Murphy officiating. Burial to take place in Holy Rosary Church Cemetery, Westmount. Reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 126.
Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of...


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