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Philip Grib

1938 - 2019

Philip Grib obituary, 1938-2019, Chicago, IL

Philip Grib Obituary

Grib, S.J., Fr. Philip J. Fr. Philip Grib, S.J, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019, in Chicago, IL, at the age 80. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1964 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1972. He was a graduate of St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago and completed undergraduate studies at Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH. He went on to earn a J.D. from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. from the Catholic University of America. Fr. Grib taught history and English at Loyola Academy and Law and Moral Theology at Loyola University. In addition, he worked as a campus minister and a spiritual director. Upon retirement from teaching, he spent the last 19 years of his life as a pastoral associate at St. Eugene's Parish. Fr. Grib was also an accomplished musician and a co-founder of the "Brighton Park Connection," a local, well-known polka band. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bob, who was also a member of the Society of Jesus, and is survived by several cousins on both sides of his family. Fr. Grib will lie in state on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at St. Eugene's Parish, 7958 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, from 9:30 a.m. until his Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at All Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Eugene School Endowment Fund.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 14, 2019.
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I am so sorry to hear of Father Gribb's passing back in February.

Father Gribb delivered amazing and thought provoking homilies, often on pointe with current topics and events. He spoke with equal parts candor and compassion.

What was especially impressive to me was that Fr. Phil wore his heart on his sleeve. I was heartbroken for him on the passing of his beloved brother Fr. Bob.

We lost an amazing person at St. Eugene's, but were so blessed to have Fr. Gribb spend some of his many years of devoted pastoral service at Foster and Canfield.

Colleen Musker

September 29, 2019

Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Matthew 5:4

FDR

February 18, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Z L

February 16, 2019

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St. Eugene's Parish

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