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Phillip J. CentaMarch 28, 1931 - January 22, 2012
Phillip J. “Phil” Centa, Age 80, a resident of Naperville, IL for 5 years, formerly of Chicago’s Mt. Greenwood neighborhood, died Sunday, January 22, 2012. He was born March 28, 1931 in Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Ann Russell Centa (nee Merwick), whom he married April 27, 1977 and who preceded him in death November 28, 2011, loving father of Kathy (Jim) Kelter, James (Debbie) Centa and Thomas Centa, grandfather of four, great-grandfather of one, devoted son of the late John and Mary Centa, dear brother of the late Fred (the late Helen) Centa and the late Edward Centa, fond uncle of many. Phil grew up in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood, was a graduate of Chicago Vocational High School (CVS) and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a longtime member of the Chicago Fire Department and also worked for Anderson Copper & Brass, Alsip, IL for over 50 years. Phil loved gardening and horses. Visitation Thursday, January 26, 3:00-8:00 P.M. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. Additional Visitation Friday, January 27, 9:00-10:00 A.M. at St. Patrick’s Residence, 1400 Brookdale Rd., Naperville, IL 60563. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow Friday, 10:00 A.M. at St. Patrick’s Residence. Future Inurnment: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: St. Patrick’s Residence. |
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