Philip T. Hoch, 69, of Dunedin, FL passed away at the Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas, Park, FL on January 6, 2008 from natural causes. He is survived by his wife, Judith; three children: Adam Donaldson of Seattle, WA; Noah Donaldson of Vista, CA and Jane Leach of Dunedin, FL and nine grandchildren. He was born April 15, 1938 in Norristown, PA and was raised in that area. Mr. Hoch was a US Marine Corps veteran with extensive combat experience in Vietnam. He was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon; Purple Heart and the US Navy Commendation Medal with Combat ?V?. He was in the Food and beverage Industry for 25 years and a Cruise Consultant since 1994. Mr. Hoch was a life member of the Marine Corps League and the Past Commandant of the Morris F. Dixon Detachment in Clearwater, FL. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed reading, cruising with is wife, and friends and his grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 2:15 PM, Thursday afternoon, January 17, 2008 at the Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33504. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Suncoast Hospice or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in the memory of Philip T. Hoch. Visit www.veteransfuneralcare.com for complete obituary information and to sign the on-line guest book.
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Dear Judy and family,
You have my deepest sympathy, with all my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Joan O’Donnell
Phil was my mentor when i volunteered to run a fund raiser with flower tags sold for our marine corps league in 1998. semper fi, buddy!
Im going to miss you a lot and I love you Dad
Lesley
The following members of the firing squad from VFW Post 9272 Honor Guard were priviledged to be part of the service at Bay Pines to honor Phillip for his service to our country:
Bud Burket Captain
Len Davis Sgt. of the Guard
Fred Mai Rifleman
Rick Hollenstein Rifleman
Vern Covell Rifleman
George Fisher Rifleman
Thank you for your generous donation to our Post and please accept our sincere condolences and may Phillip rest in peace.
My deepest and sincerest sympathy to Judy, children, grand children and all of those left behind. Uncle Phil was a very kind, compasionate, loving, funny and all around great guy, whom I’m going to miss dearly!! Aa much as it hurts and tears up our insides to lose him, remember Uncle Phil is no longer suffering, and is in the warm and loving embrace of GOD who will always be watching over you. All my love Uncle Phil and to the entire family!!
Love, your niece, Linda – XO!!!