PHILLIP P. ALIBERTI, SR. age 94, beloved husband for 44 years of the late Margaret (nee Smith); loving father of Grace Catania (husband Gary), Gina Aliberti, and Phillip Aliberti, Jr. (wife Kristen); devoted grandfather of Alicia and John Vilics, Sonny and Chasity Catania, Angela Catania, Annie and Tyler Dalberg, Vincent Aliberti, and Nicolas Aliberti; great-grandfather of Sabrina Hutton Catania, Mira Catania, Enzo Catania, Julia Vilics, and Joe Vilics; cherished son of the late Antonino and Angela (nee Lutri) Aliberti; dearest brother of Antionette Valenti (husband Louis, deceased), and the following, all deceased: Rose Farinacci (husband Carmen), Virginia Anderson (husband Jim), Lucy Piunno (husband Donald), Nina Paugh (husband Richard); dear uncle and great-uncle of many.
Phill was born May 30, 1927 and grew up in the Murray Hill neighborhood. He recently lived in Bainbridge Township for the past 24 years previously spending many years in Aurora where he raised his family. He graduated from East High School and spent his career with Anderson Overhead Door Company where he retired as Operations Manager. Phill was also a proud U.S. Merchant Marine Veteran. He gave his time as a member of Lions Club of Bedford, ISDA, Murray Hill Retirees, and several Veteran’s organizations. He enjoyed playing the Ohio Lottery and especially loved socializing with his family and friends, as he called it his “doings.” Sunday dinners with family was always special for him. Phill was a proud ‘Man’s man’ and a true family man. He was always fun loving and very proud to be a first generation Italian American and to have served his country. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested in memory of Phill to Wounded Warrior Project https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 11 AM at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 18205 Chillicothe Rd., Bainbridge. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Entombment following with Military Honors at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Phill at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.) TUESDAY 3-8 PM.
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Sonny
Not just a awesome grandfather. But a best friend. Miss you.
Gina Aliberti
Love you Sonny
mira
❤️
Lynda Stuber
So very sorry for the loss of uncle Phil. Now he is with Peggy again. Prayers for your family.
Gina Aliberti
Thank you Aunt Lynda ❤️
Kim and Tony Micale
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Phill will be truly missed by us. Love you very much my Familia our healing prayers will be there for you.
Michael LiPuma
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Mike and Carole LiPuma
Mike Bertei
To Phil, Gina, and Grace,
Condolences and prayers at this time. Sad to hear of my godfathers passing. He was such a great and devoted man and always checked in on me after my dad passed. Will keep everyone in our prayers.
Michael Bertei and Family
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Mike thank you.
Angela
I love my Gramps. I will especially miss our dinner “date” nights, we would eat dinner, drink wine, go out for ice cream and he would tell me stories all night about his marine life on the ship. He loved to talk about his time at WW2. I don’t know how he remembered so much from so long ago but he did.
I loved being named after his mother. She was 4’11” and I am 5’11”. And she was the sweetest tiniest little lady, only speaking in italian.
RIP Gramps
Miss you so much
Xoxo
Gina Aliberti
Love you Angela ❤️
Nick & Amber Phillips
Our hearts are with you all. Uncle Phill’s genuine smile, firm hug & handshake, and quick wit are a few things we will always see when we close our eyes and think of him.
Phill Aliberti
Thanks. Nick and Amber for the kind words.
Cathie Fennell
Our condolences to you and your family!
Phill aliberti
Thank you Cathie.
Tom Carpenter
So sorry to hear about Phil my thoughts go out to his family and friends. I moved in to E Kensington Ln a few years ago and always enjoyed talking with Phil at the mail box or sitting out with Phil and Henry having a beer, Phil always enjoyed as did we, when I would stop by with the twin boys on our walk. You will be missed by many!!! Rest in Pease my friend.
Beverly Furganson
I was saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Aliberti. My late husband and I bought our home in North Randall from him. He was so helpful in teaching us about home ownership. I still live in that house.
Gina Aliberti
Thank you for your kind words. He was a good man who was loved by all. I hope your house has brought your family as much joy as it brought ours!
Julie West
We will really miss Uncle Phil! He was always a ray of sunshine! He was a man that loved his family deeply! Grateful for the time we had with him despite living far away! Love, Julie, Scott, Matthew, and Rachel West
Henry Hum
Aliberti family,
We are so sorry to hear about Phil’s passing. He had a long run.
I will miss our afternoon chats over a cold one!
May he rest in peace in Christ’s arms,
Henry and Toni
Gina Aliberti
He looked forward to those afternoons. Thank you for bringing him so much joy!
Millers
Sending so much love to all The Catania’s, Aliberti’s and Vilics. May Gramps Rest In Peace and watch over you.
Love
Clark and Michelle
Anita Kaskey
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless all of you.
All our love, The Kaskey Family
Phill aliberti
Thank you Mrs Kaskey for the thoughts and prayers.
Jodi and Bob
A loss that will be felt by so many! What a wonderful, kind and humble man you are Phill. I am so grateful to have known you. Your love of your family and friends was something you saw and felt as one looking in. May you rest in eternal peace surrounded by all that love! You will truly be missed! Much love to Grace, Gina and Phil and your families.
Rodeann
Prayers go out to the family!!! Deepest Sympathy!!’
Bob and Shirley Steele
Our condolences on your loss. May God comfort you at this time.
Phill aliberti
Thank you Shirley and Bob.
Joan Trepal
So sorry to hear of Uncle Phil’s passing. I will always remember him at Mom’s bedside holding her hand lovingly as she passed away. I will also cherish the time spent together — especially the card games! And oh how he loved to dance! He will truly be missed. Prayers to all the family.
Love,
Joan
Joe bertolone
Dear Gracie, Gina, Phil and the entire ALIBERTI FAMILIGIA!
A lifetime of memories from so many years of friendship. Our families enjoyed each other’s company whenever and wherever the occasion. Phill and his fun-loving spirit will remain as a pleasant reminder of all things good in this world. Prayers for the entire family in this time of grief. He has left behind a legacy of honor, pride and love that will never end. My very sincere condolences on his passing. God bless you all.