Philip A. Dore   

     Philip A. Dore,  88, of Lorain passed away at his home on Monday, December 15, 2008 following a long illness.

     Mr. Dore was born in Naples, Italy on May 6, 1920, the son of the late Salvatore and Michelina (nee DeBenedeto) Dore. He has lived in Lorain since the 1930's. He was a graduate of Lorain High School class of 1941 A.

     He served in the U.S. Air Force during WW II and was a member of the IAV Post 1.

     Mr. Dore was a retired superintendent for the water pollution control division of the City of Lorain. for 38 years retiring in 1981.

     He enjoyed traveling, growing roses and growing passion flowers. 

     Mr. Dore is survived by sons Timothy A (Rosie) Dore of Key West, FL., Philip K. (Renee) Dore,  Michael P. S. Dore both of Lorain, 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and a longtime companion Rosemary Ritenauer of Lorain.

     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Katherine (nee Black) Dore in 1991, a sister Marie Caldwell and a brother Anthony Dore.

      Friends may call on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 from 2-4 & 7-9 in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.

      Funeral Services will be in the funeral home at 10:30 AM on Thursday, December 18, 2008, with Elder Mark Naro of the Church of Jesus Christ Restored Gospel, officiating.

     Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Lorain.

 

 

CONDOLENCES

 

 

From: MICHELE CANNON GRANDAUGHTER
Relation: GRANDAUGHTER

 

I LOVE YOU GRANDPA AND I AM SORRY WE DIDN'T GET A CHANCE TO SAY GOODBYE, BUT IN YOUR HEART YOU KNEW I WAS GOING TO BE OK AND YOU KNEW I LOVED YOU AND YOU LOVED ME. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE MOMENTS OF LAUGHTER AND TEARS WE SHARED TOGETHER. AND THE WAY YOU WOULD TWIRL ME ON THE DANCE FLOOR MADE ME FEEL LIKE A REAL PRINCESS. YOU ALWAYS MADE ME FEEL WORTH SOMETHING MORE THAN I EVER THOUGHT I WAS, THANK YOU FOR THAT. AND THE SONG YOU WOULD ALWAYS HUM TO ME AS A LITTLE GIRL .UNFORGETTABLE. GRANDPA ITS INCREDIBLE HOW SOMEONE SO UNFORGETTABLE THOUGHT THAT I WAS UNFORGETTABLE TOO.

 

 

From: Trevis Birge
Relation: Friend

 

Michelle and Family: I was sadden to hear of Mr. Dore's passing, I know that this is a great loss to you, your family and a host of friends. I always enjoyed his stories of places he had been and things he had seen, he lived an awesome life, and will surely be missed.  God Bless You.

 

 

From: MISTY WELCH
Relation: GRANDAUGHTER

 

I still miss you so much. I will never forget the advice you have given me and things you expect from me. I have learned how to be giving from you. I am so very fortunate to have your memory in my heart forever. Maria still reminds me at night when I'm sad that you will always be in my heart. I never expected this feeling of lonely sadness. I believe with all my heart that you have finally reunited with Grandma in heaven and are happily watching out for me. I am at peace knowing that.