Philip Joseph Fleming, age 68, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away at home on August 9, 2022.
Phil was a self-employed concrete finisher. He loved to watch football and enjoyed cooking healthy food. He inherited his father’s talent in art, and also loved to play his guitar in earlier years.
Phil was always a gentleman. He was thoughtful and kindhearted with a generous spirit. He was a hard worker, diligent, and always there when you needed him. Phil loved spending time with his family.
Phil will always be loved and missed by all of us.
Preceded in death by his father Philip Joseph Fleming, and his mother Mary Agnes Fleming- as well as, his stepmother Mary Jo Fleming.
He is survived by his sisters: Mary Ellen Grove of Charlotte, NC; Grace Burleson of Tulsa, OK; Rose Mary Grasso of St. Petersburg, FL; and Ann Dorio of Pennsylvania. His cousins, who were like siblings to Phil: Helen Ruedy of Tampa, FL; George Thieringer of Ruskin, FL; Joseph Thieringer of Westmont, NJ; and Courtney Fleming of Shirley, NY. Phil is also survived by his many cherished nieces and nephews.
There will be a private memorial service held for Phil in the near future.
While we greatly miss and mourn his death, we celebrate the moments spent sharing love and life. We pray and trust that all who miss his presence will find comfort and confidence that his spirit resides in their hearts.
We will always love Phil. He was so sweet and special, and the best brother his sisters could ever have. May God comfort all who love and miss him.
I will miss my Uncle Phil! 💙 I’m very honored to be his niece. He was such a sweet man on this Earth, brightening the lives of everyone around him. I look forward to seeing his smile in Heaven, and giving him a big hug.
In passing, you often learn of the wonderful things about people. With Phil it was different because I heard and knew about how kind and wonderful he was. He is someone to be celebrated, and I look forward to the day we get to see each other in heaven. My condolences to the family and all those who loved him.
Phil had such a good heart and he always enjoyed being around his family. This world is a better place because of him. He’s in Gods arms, and our hearts.
Phil was so loved and treasured by his family. He was a kind, gentle man that loved being with his family. He is going to be so missed and never forgotten.
Phil was like an older brother to all his cousins when he lived with us in New York . He had a very good sense of humor and was always willing to listen if anyone needed advice.
Phil had many friends in NY and was loved by all who knew him . Phil was always very independent and as a young man he talked about having his own business and being his own boss . He loved music and playing guitar . Phil is in the hands of our Heavenly Father. We will all hold dear and cherish many great memories of the time we had with Phil . Phil will be greatly missed by those who knew him and loved him .