Phillip's Memory Wall
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I remember Phil from The Berrien County Youth Fair. He was so kind and funny! I knew him and his family through our neighbor Dennis Baab. He was 3 years younger than me, Phil was so nice , funny and sweet that I really enjoyed being around him! His family is in my thoughts and prayers! Sue (Brown) Potter
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Sue Potter
May 3rd, 2020 at 12:04am
I just saw Phil not long ago and we talked about his kids and grandson. He was very proud of them. We talked about when his son, Adam and my son, Evan played sports together. We always enjoyed talking to him at games years ago.Fun times. So sorry to hear he is gone. Prayers to your family. Gone too soon.
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Robin Cauffman
May 2nd, 2020 at 9:04pm
Our deepest sympathy to Melanie and Adam, and his brothers, Michael, David, and Johnny. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Carol Byrdak and Karen Byrdak-Hurlburt
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Carol Byrdak
May 1st, 2020 at 7:07pm
I knew Phil for almost 19 years working at Walmart. For the past few years working in fresh cap, I got to know him better. He always started his day with a cup of coffee followed with a "Good Morning America!" as he greeted myself or any of our team. He took pride in his job and it showed, the fresh meat wall was always full during his shift. When i found out he passed, it hit me hard. He was like family to me. I'll miss the little tunes he would scat while walking around or working in the back. He loved to sneak up on me and scare me if he could, and i would return the favor. He loved to talk about his family, his dog, hunting and fishing. We talked about everything. I'm really going to miss him. He was a good guy and a good friend. Mandy Dion
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Miranda Dion
May 1st, 2020 at 4:18pm
Melanie, Adam, and the Byrdak Family
Please accept our sympathies on the loss of Phillip. I have known him since he was a teenager in the old neighborhood. He was a nice person, always a lot of fun.
Larry and Cindy Slabosz
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Cindy Sperlak Slabosz
May 1st, 2020 at 11:34am
Phil was a neighbor of mine where he grew up in Chicago he was a wonderful boy he would come next door and help me with my little ones and keep me company back in the day the Byrdak’s were a wonderful family we are all blessed to have known him and his family my condolences to your family I will never forget him and the memories I have of him as a young boy and young man Rest In Peace Philip 🙏
Dee Klucznyk
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Dee Klucznyk
May 1st, 2020 at 8:49am
I can't believe Uncle Phil is gone. Doesn't seem real. My prayers go out to Adam, Melanie and family. Love you guys! Uncle Phil was such a personality, so fun and social. I'll never forget all the times he came up behind me in Walmart and scared me, and then proceeded to talk my ears off. :-) He was one of a kind and I'm going to miss him so, so much.
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Megan Sherman
April 30th, 2020 at 6:27pm
It is still sinking in...Uncle Phil, you and your stories will be so missed. To Adam, Melanie, Alyssa and the whole family: my condolences to all of you. I pray that your memories will comfort you at this sad, sad time and bring you peace. Love, Julie L
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Julie Legault
April 30th, 2020 at 4:11pm
We are so sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tim and Katie Lemon
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Tim and Katie Lemon
April 30th, 2020 at 7:41am
I will always remember all the stories he would tell me at the store and all the great lunches he would bring me. He will be greatly missed 💔
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perryandKris@yahoo.com
April 29th, 2020 at 10:46pm
Adam, Alyssa, Melanie, Wyatt, and The Byrdak Family,
Tim and I were so saddened to hear of Phil’s passing. He was such a dickens and I will miss his quick wit and his waves as he traveled by our house. He was always good for fun facts when I would see him at Walmart.
Sending you big hugs and lots of love ❤️
Cathy & Tim Ganus
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Cathy Ganus
April 29th, 2020 at 9:40pm
Dear Adam, Melanie,Wyatt, and entire family,
We both thought a great deal of Phil, he was a very funny, loving guy and we so enjoyed him.
Our deepest sympathy to each of you as you struggle to accept this sad - much too soon - loss in your life!
Cling to the wonderful memories you each have, as we wii, and the joy of knowing a life well lived but left all of us way too soon!
You are in our heart and prayers at this most difficult time.
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Jack & Diane Payne
April 29th, 2020 at 7:56pm
