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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Mr. Philip A. Sofia

Philip A. Sofia


Lorain- Philip A. Sofia, 87, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2010.

 

Philip was born on September 6, 1923 in Lorain, OH, to his parents, the late, Anthony and Lena (Rosso) Sofia. He graduated from Lorain High School, class of 1941. Following high school, Philip worked at the shipyard in Lorain before enlisting in the United States Army on March 2, 1943. He was awarded the Campaign Medal with five bronze stars and a World War II Victory Medal. He participated in the European Theater and was honorably discharged on November 2, 1945. Upon returning home, he was employed as a brick mason and married Sophia (nee: Mudrich) on August 16, 1947 and they raised three children. In 1962, Philip began his career as a State Farm Insurance agent and retired in 1986. During his retirement he enjoyed his second home in Florida, spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and spending his later retirement years with his dear loving companion, Katherine Bylica.

 

He was a lifelong member of St. Peter Church in Lorain, where he served on the Church Council for three years, as an usher, a Eucharistic Minister and a chairperson for Catholic Charities. He was also a member of the VFW Post 451, the Moose Lodge in Florida and a charter member of the Italian American Veterans Post #1. He enjoyed playing cards, golfing, bowling, wintering in Florida and his Crown Royal.  

 

He is survived by his loving children, Philip J. Sofia, Marsha A Norberg and Marty (Holly) Sofia; six grandchildren, Philip Sofia, Matthew Norberg, Kristina Gawlik, Dan Norberg, Nicholas Sofia and Madeline Sofia;  and six great-grandchildren.

 

Aside from his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Sophia Sofia; his sisters, Frances Rochelmeyer and Marie DiLuciano; and his son-in-law, Don Norberg.

 

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home, 2150 Broadway, Lorain, (440)244-1961 on Thursday, September 16, 2010 from 1-3 & 6-8 PM.

Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday morning at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 AM, Friday, September 17, 2010 at St. Peter Church, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, OH 44053, Rev. Craig Hovanec, Pastor, officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Twp., where military honors will be conducted by the Italian American Veterans Post #1. Memorial donations may be made in Phils name to New Life Hospice. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 11:14:13 AM

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