Philip White
February 25, 1945 - August 28, 2018
Obituary
WAUNAKEE-Philip “Phil” White, age 73, of Waunakee, formerly of Westchester, Ill., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. He was born on Feb. 25, 1945, the son of Walter (Nick) White and Margaret (Forster) White. Phil was awarded a scholarship to the Winchester College and also attended the University College Dublin, where he met his wife of 43 years, Lucy Power. They immigrated to Chicago in 1974 and were married in Ireland on Dec. 30, 1974. While living in Chicago, both Phil and Lucy taught religion in Catholic high schools. He became a deacon in the Archdiocese of Chicago in 1980. He loved animals, jokes, and classical music. Phil was also a member of the Diaconate Program of the Archdiocese of Chicago. He will be remembered for his strong Faith in God and his sense of humor. Phil 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 and Louise White; and grandson, Seamus White. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Malcolm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. EULALIA CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1845 S. 9th Ave., Maywood, Ill. at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the start of the service on Saturday. 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.
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Oh phil. Ur daughter And daughter in law loved/love you so much. As i am sure your other children do as well. I met you a few times and you were so funny; much like mo. I cannot express the sorrow that she and the rest of the family feel. You will always be shinning down with your wit to all your family forever. ❤️
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Nina McMillan
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RIP Mr. White. I have very fond memories of him at IHM as my religion teacher 1985-1989. He had a great sense of humor & a great love for his classes. He cared about everyone and you couldn't help but smile & laugh. I will keep him & his family in my thoughts & prayers.
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Stefanie
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I will always remember Mr. White as such a funny, caring, and amazing person. He was one of my teachers at IHM (class of 2003). He is an example of what all teachers should strive to be. My condolences to his family, he will be missed. The IHM community mourns.
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Callen
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Thank you, Mr. White. I learned a great deal from you about the importance of respect and commitment in marriage in religion class my senior year at IHM. Rest In Peace knowing that you positively impacted the impressionable lives of so many young people. Cathy Lisy Allen
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Jo-Vonne C Bryant Lee
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Mr. White was the sweetest little man that reached and touched so many youth in many ways as a teacher. He taught me what faith was and in such a way I chose my own path to become a catholic and raise my children as Catholics as well. His humorous laugher will always fill the halls, hearts and memories of some many strong young women that graced the halls of IHM over the years. Though I shed tears to hear he has gone on to glory, I know I will hug him one more time when I follow him to heaven one day. God bless your spirit and God hold your family in your absence. Until we meet again sweet teacher of many.
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Emilie Joyce
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Oh, Philip! You wonderful, funny, loving, quirky man. It was a privilege to have you as a colleague and friend. Rest in peace and rise in glory! Memory Eternal!