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1946 - 2018

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Stephen Rogowski posted a condolence

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Phil and I were teammates on those talented Lasalette teams in Cheshire and Altamont, very much enjoyed seeing him and playing together in an alumni game, a few years back, very rare, for the old guys to beat the varsity kids but with Phil at point guard what chance did they have ... a class act in every way ... exceptional talent and genuine humility ... was reminded of him every time I walked in the gym at Merrimack College, my son played lacrosse there ...

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Ray, Marcia, Brian, Kevin Harris posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to all of you.

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Bill Datre posted a condolence

Sunday, August 26, 2018

So sorry to hear about Mr. House. I remember playing basketball against the teams he coached at Hand H.S. and he was a positive, supportive coach and conducted himself with tremendous class and sportsmanship. God bless Phil and his family, may the support of family and friends give you some peace during this difficult time.

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Tami Kosenski posted a condolence

Friday, August 17, 2018

It’s filled my heart with joy to read these tributes about my brother in law, Phil, who I will so miss beyond words. You were a special soul who clearly was put on this Earth to positively impact the lives of others. You are the reason I became a teacher and a better person. Thanks for the memories that I will cherish in my heart forever. You will never be forgotten.

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Austin Herzy posted a condolence

Friday, August 17, 2018

Mr. House was a fantastic principal during the time I attended Westbrook Middle School and always added joy to the lives of everybody he met. He had such a kind soul to go to for anything with open ears. I send my condolences to his family. May he Rest In Peace

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Dylan Martinson posted a condolence

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Mr House wasn’t only just a principal for me, he was an insperation. Everyday seeing him in the hallways with the biggest of smiles, made me realize I wanted to be as happy as him; I even saw him as a role model after he told me and a couple buddies to “Shuffle to lunch, so we could practice for the basketball game that day.” Mr. House was one of the most whole hearted people I have met; and he sure did have a great Bestfriend, my grandfather. Ba would tell me all the time how they would spend times going to Yankee games and just doing simple things friends do. May your soul rest easy. I love you Mr. House.

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Liz Dunn posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Liz Dunn - We are part of the extended family he loved. The Dunns’ and the Gallaghers. We all grew up together, as did our Moms and Dads before us. Who knew we weren't actual cousins! Kathryn, Betty and John of our parents generation and Fran, Phil, and Tom; Michael, Peter, and Liz, Patty, Johnny and Maryellen - all of us born so each of had a special cousin when we came together on James St., Natalie St., Laurel St., Maplewood Ave, and all the way over to Manchester to see the Gallaghers. Memories, laughter, joys, high school basketball (he was the athlete and we knew how to cheer), baseball (Red Sox- Yankees battles), family birthdays, weddings, family sorrows, children, life’s journeys sending us in all directions, and then the wonder of family reunions at the Connecticut shore, laughing at our pictures from childhood. It was as if we had just seen each other the other day. I learned all about family with Phil and the cousins. Pat , Chris and Brendan and your families, we share you loss and and we are sustained by our memories. Love, Liz. See accompanying photo.

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Stan Phillips posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

To Pat, Chris, Brendan and all the family and friends of Phil, my sincerest condolences. I met Phil at the age of 0. We and a fortunate group of friends grew up and shared a friendship for years in a unique neighborhood with many of us. The original core group included the two of us along with Joey, Don and Skippy (George) and expanded to include Johnny and Manny and many others who came from other streets to join us to play sports, ride our bikes, play games and be together. Our two families were unique in that there were three of us in each family and as pairs shared the same birth years – Fran and Jan, Phil and Me, and Tom and Mary Ann – so we went through our childhood sharing many experiences together. Those were great years. My only regret is that as we grew older, we grew apart – both having our own families, careers, etc. – but we will always have the fond memories of childhood, the formative years. The last time I saw Phil was at Fran’s service and it felt like we were never apart. We once again spoke of our friendship, sibling rivalries, Yankees vs. Red Sox, etc. and it felt good. I am sorry to hear of Phil’s passing – the last of the “old” House family as I knew it. Phil was a great friend and no doubt a fabulous teacher and administrator. He always had the dedication to excel at whatever task was before him. I am sure that many of his students mourn the loss of Mr. House as do I. I am proud to have know him as just plain Phil and give my best to his family.

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Roxanne Rudy posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Mr House was one of those teachers who was always calm and just a decent person. Not many people end up doing what they were put on Earth to do, Mr House was one of them. He was a terrific teacher. Rest in Peace

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Rosalyn M. Broas posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Best Man Ever!! A Wonderfull Brother-in-Law; I miss you Every day, Phil. Until we meet again. Your Loving sister, Roz

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Morris Borea posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

I met Mr. House when I was a 14 year old freshman at South Catholic High School. He was 24, an English teacher and a basketball coach. I was a really Italian kid from the south end of Hartford. By sophomore year I had him for English and could call him Phil in private, not public. He gave me a book one day, The Strawberry Statement, about college kids protesting the Vietnam war at Columbia University. It was not a school assignment, he just told me he thought I would like it. It was 1971 and we all knew somebody whose friend or brother did not come back from Vietnam alive or in one piece. There was a real draft in those days and the book had a real impact on me at the time. I always loved hanging out and just talking about all kinds of stuff with Phil after class. Often Kevin Curran would be there too and the conversations were hysterical. I saw Phil many times over the years at Big East games in New York, at the Garden, the Mecca of College basketball. But it was not like when I was a kid, those were days I have never forgotten and Mr. House taught me a lot more than he probably ever realized. Thanks Phil With Deepest Sympathy, Morris Borea

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john ryan posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

as Class of '62 at LaSalette, I was honored to know Phil as a humble, kind and thoughtful student. He was Mr. Basketball and I was the recipient of many "no-look" passes. He was so smooth; he glided up the court and would shoot from the top of the key or pass off with crisp, accurate passes. With him, we almost won it all in '62 and I was there when he won the State Championship in "64. Although I saw Phil once more at a South Catholic function years later ( my wife was a '66 grad), I regret that I did not see more of him. He lived his faith and shared the best of him with all those who knew him. My sincere condolences to his family.

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Gerard Jacques posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

I was a few years ahead of Phil but I knew him (ev'rybody knew him!) while he was a student at LaSalette Seminary and I also left the order in 1969. We would occasionally meet at the LaSalette House in Hartford for a funeral of some priest whom we remembered from our years there. Please accept my condolences on your loss. We'll all miss him!

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Liz Egan posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

I will always admire the way Phil was out in front of school greeting students every day. He never missed student lunch and was at every lunch wave talking with students and being present. He had fun nicknames for everyone and always called me “the resident artist.” Frequently he would walk into my classroom and just sit in the back. I’d always asked if there was something wrong or if he needed something. He always replied that when he needed to feel good during a tough day that watching me and other teachers teach always made him feel great. It was so affirming. When my mother died, when my brother committed suicide, he was there for me, providing support during emotional times. When no one knew what I might be going through, he cared, remembered details, and always checked in. I always felt supported for all my ideas and activities. It meant a lot that he suited up and showed up. I will miss him very much.

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Paul Egan posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

I will always remember Phil’s smiling face and caring interactions with the students. I admired what a great boss and support he was for my wife, Liz, at Westbrook Middle School. Instead of just being a spouse of a teacher, I was always treated warmly as a friend.

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Donna and Paul Hotkowski posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

We are so sorry to hear of Phil's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

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Nancy Wood posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

I’m so very sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. Prayers and condolences to your family Phil was a wonderful man and principal. He was very good to my family even when my son Torin gave him a run for his money during his middle school years. He never failed to ask me about my family whenever I would run into him around town. Thank you Phil for your immense contribution through your patience and kindness to scores of Westbrook’s youth. I’ll miss running into you. Rest In Peace p

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Matunas family posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Sincerest condolences and prayers during this very difficult time. My boys have fond memories of him when he was principal at WMS.

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Claudia (Pane) Boudreau posted a condolence

Monday, August 13, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. Mr. House was my English teacher in 1970, my Freshman year at South Catholic High School. He was the best and made learning so much fun! My all time favorite teacher.

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Bobbie jo Taylor posted a condolence

Monday, August 13, 2018

Rest easy to a wonderful man who took time out to help me and listen when needed the best of all him and his family made it possible for me to go to may 8 th grade dance ..

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Patrick Violette posted a condolence

Monday, August 13, 2018

My sincere condolences to his family...Mr. House was a great guy and loved his hoops! RIP Mr. House

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bob & sharon broussard posted a condolence

Monday, August 13, 2018

thanks for the years of laughter and discourse.We miss you already!Your kindness and humor live on through your beautiful family and we shall all try to emulate your beauty and warmth through our life journeys.. Peace Forever..B&S

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Charles Cocores posted a condolence

Monday, August 13, 2018

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Phil at Hand and loved and respected the man. He was an exceptional teacher, coach, and human being. We will all miss him.

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John Simonelli posted a condolence

Monday, August 13, 2018

Mr. House as we called him, was our baseball coach and English literature teacher at South Catholic HS back in the early 70's. He was outstanding at both and a true inspiration. He had a profound influence on many of us both on and off the field. To this day I credit his selection of books and easy teaching style for my reading passion. The world has lost one of the true "good guys". My prayers go out to his family in your time of sorrow and loss.

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Tom Weaver posted a condolence

Monday, August 13, 2018

Phil was a mentor to many and always placed his students above himself. May he Rest In Peace with the good will of our Lord watching over him. He will be missed. Rest in Peace, Phil.

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Pete Woods posted a condolence

Monday, August 13, 2018

So sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. He was a great coach, and a better guy.

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