posted 01-05-2002 05:47 PM         

Debbie & Phill wish that flowers not be sent, but instead I am arranging a Fund at the Baylor Health Care Foundation in Phill's name. I will have more details as the business week starts. This is where Phill was a volunteer for all the years following his 6 bypass surgery.
All the Prowlers, we would like to meet at the St. Thomas Church at 11:30 am on Monday. Shine 'em up and make Phill proud.

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posted 01-06-2002 10:54 AM         

Dear Family and Friends,

Phill really fought a tough battle. He last spoke and joked with us on Thursday, December 27th. He passed so peacefully on Friday, January 4th. For those of you who really knew Phill, if he had to choose a day, four has always been his lucky number; so we know he went to heaven. We were given nine months and feel we had been well prepared, his spirit will always be with us.

He was swept into the arms of our heavenly Father on First Friday and it is known that anyone who dies on First Friday goes to heaven. We are so grateful to the Doctors and Nurses that assisted us through this long torturous journey. We are so grateful that he is out of pain and he had a very peaceful death, so he can "Rest in Peace." He will be missed by so many who love him.

Obituary in the Dallas Morning News and the Ft. Worth Star Telegram:

Phillip Louis Schirico, 56, who was always a giving, devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, went to his Father's arms of Friday, January 4, 2002, after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife Debbie Fuselier Schirico, son Daren Phillip Schirico and Daughter-in-law Gina Hearne Schirico, daughter Kim Marie Schirico Catalano and son-in-law Robb David Catalano, and three grandchildren Ashley Michele Schirico, Kyle David and Kaden Phillip Catalano of Ft. Worth, Texas. He is also survived by his brother Emmanuel Falcaro and sister-in-law Anita of Tarpon Springs, Florida; his in-laws Louella and J. David Fuselier, his sisters-in-law and their husbands, Linda and Jerome Alesi, Martha and Mark LeFevre, and Madeline and Fernando Flores, all of whom live in Lafayette, Louisiana, and brother in law David Fuselier of New Orleans, Louisiana, as well as many nieces and nephews on both sides of the family.

Phillip was born in Manhattan on November 3, 1945, and raised in the Bronx, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents Maria Dolores Paglia Schirico and Dominick Gabriel Schirico. He served in the US. Air Force and fought in the Viet Nam conflict. Phill gave generously of himself and his love to so many people, touching numerous lives. His motivation and inspiration will be missed by anyone that knew him. He worked in the hardwood lumber business for over 30 years and was a mentor to many. He and his wife own hearing aid offices in Dallas.

After surviving open heart surgery seven years ago, Phill served on a weekly basis as a volunteer at Baylor Hospital through the Caring Hearts Program and Cardiac Rehabilitation. His hobbies included billiards, collecting and restoring old cars. He was a member of the Over the Hill Gang Club and the Prowler Owners Association. An avid Yankee fan, Phill will be residing near his childhood idol Mickey Mantle at Sparkman Hillcrest.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Phillip Schirico may be made to Baylor Health Care Foundation 3600 Gaston #100 Dallas, Texas 75246. Visitation will be Sunday, January 6.2002 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Sparkman Hillcrest, followed by Prayer Vigil and Rosary led by Rev. Msgr. Larry Pichard. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, January 7, 2002, at 12:00 noon, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Rev. Msgr. Larry Pichard celebrant assisted by Deacon Ken Reisor.

The prayer by Saint Augustine can be very helpful in creating a prayer focus on behalf of grieving people:

God of our Life, there are days when the burdens we carry chafe our shoulders and weigh us down;
when the road seems dreary and endless, the skies grey and threatening; when our lives have no music in them,
and our hearts are lonely, and our souls have lost their courage.

Flood our path with light, turn our eyes to where the skies are full of promise; tune our hearts to brave music;
give us the sense of comradeship with heroes and saints of every age;
and so quicken our spirits that we may be able to encourage the souls of all who journey with us
on the road of life, to your honor of glory.

May we all grow in peace to love and serve the Lord.

Love and Blessings,

Debbie

Thanks to everyone on ProwlerOnline and to all those who have given of their time and prayers for these wonderful people.

posted 01-06-2002 10:58 AM         

Chris and Christy

posted 01-06-2002 03:16 PM         

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow.

Wayne and Isla Jones

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davidn

posted 01-07-2002 05:41 PM         

Debbie, I'm at a lose for words... I feel the lose of a loved one as I have gone thru the drama of loosing my favorite grandma. My close friends supported me and prayed for me thru my time of mourning. I will do the same and believe things will work out eventhough things might seem lost.

Father GOD, I uplift Debbie to you and ask that you will bring comfort where comfort dose not seem feasible. There is no spiritual or physical pain or lose you have not experianced LORD and ask for that wisdom and peace of mind you can only provide fall open DEBBIE and those affected by Phils death. In JESUS name I pray... AMEN...

I'm believing for better days ahead for you Debbie !!!

You will prevail and not fail..!!

posted 01-07-2002 06:58 PM         

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