Obituaries

August 31st, 2021

Philip A. Conte, 86, of Upper Chichester passed away peacefully on Monday, August 30^th.  He was born and raised in Minturno, Italy.  Philip immigrated to the United States in 1956 at the age of 21.  He worked as a butcher for his entire career in the A&P Super Markets first in Connecticut and then Pennsylvania until his retirement.  Phil loved to take walks, and was often seen walking around Linwood, Boothwyn and even well into Delaware at times.  He was an avid gardener and enjoyed tending to the vegetables in the yard.  He was also a member of the Men of Malvern Catholic Men’s group.  Phil was a devoted husband and father and very close to his large extended family.

He was predeceased by his wife, Rosemary Conte (1992); and his 3 siblings.  He is survived by his two children, Philip Conte (Michellene), and Ralph Conte (Lauren); grandchildren, Ethan, Philip, Amanda, Mara and Vincenzo.

His Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 4^th at 10:30am at Immaculate Conception Church, 21 W. 8^th Street, Marcus Hook, PA.  Friends and family are invited to his viewing from 9:30-10:30 at the church.  Burial will follow at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery, Linwood, PA.