Philip Funk, Sr.

TUNBRIDGE – Philip Funk, Sr., 86, of Dairy Hill Road, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at his home with his loving family at his bedside.
Born on October 1, 1930 in Hackensack, NJ, he was the son of William A. and Mary (Moore) Funk, Sr.
Philip graduated from Woodbridge High School in Woodbridge, NJ and then joined the U.S. Navy in 1951 serving as a ships serviceman on the USS O’Brien until being honorably discharged in 1956.
In 1955, he married Lois Irene Smith. They made their home in New Jersey before moving to Vermont in 1995. After the death of his wife, Philip moved in with his best friend of 40 years, Arthur Brown and his wife, Wanda where he was loved and cared for by many friends and family.
He worked for Kentile and Celotex as an electrician for over 40 years, and in his spare time enjoyed playing cards, traveling with his best friend Arthur, and making things for his grandchildren.
Survivors include his daughter, Cindy Kurutza of PA; his son Philip Funk, Jr., of NJ; grandchildren Mary Doss, Cindy M. Kurutza, Pamela Kurutza and Marie Kurutza; great-grandchildren Brooke Kurutza, Jacey Shimanski, Camden and Nolan Companion; great-great grandson Ashton Kurutza; and his brother Robert Funk, Sr. of Chelsea.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Lois, and his son, David Funk.
Family and friends may call at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre on Monday, November 14, 2016, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.