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Phillip Roston Obituary

Roston, Phillip Age 91, beloved husband of Floralee (nee Levitt) for 69 wonderful years; Devoted father of Mitchell (Vicki), Paul (Karla) and Ellyn (Michael) Osher; Proud and loving grandfather of Daniel, Asher, Justin (Cindy), Carly, Adam, Rikki, Alicia and Arden and greatgrandfather of Jessica, Emily and Shane. Chapel service Monday 2:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. For funeral info: (847) 255-3520 or www.shalom2.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 14, 2012.

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dennis hunt

December 12, 2012

sorry to here of phil roston passing, i all ways like him.

Ginger Fairchild

October 26, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know there are no words but I am thinking of you and my prayers are with you.

October 23, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Bennett Grossman

October 15, 2012

I am extremely saddened to hear of Phil's passing. He was a very important part of my history. A history that I remember with a great deal of fondness. The influence he had on my career and the lessons I learned from him are still with me to this day. My most sincere condolences to Flo, Ellen, Mitch and Paul. Phil was truly one of kind!

Kathy Bernard

October 15, 2012

Paul, Mitch and families: I too am so sorry to hear about the passing of Phil. I remember him well. Thoughts, prayers, and hugs to all of you.

Jim Pianowski

October 15, 2012

So sorry to hear of Phil's passing. I am really sorry and sad to hear about your loss. My sincere condolenses to the Roston family.

October 15, 2012

Shelly and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Shelly and Karen Cohen

October 15, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Carlos Marroquin

October 15, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Jeri and Marv Rosenzweig

October 14, 2012

To the Roston Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.

Dianne Bush

October 14, 2012

Dear Flo, Mitch, Paul, Ellyn and your families:

Those we love don't go away,
they walk beside us every day,
unseen, unheard, but always near,
still loved, still missed and very dear.

I am saddened by the untimely loss of Phil, he was always kind to me during my 15 years at Roscor.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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