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He Was a True Gentleman in Every Way’

13. Mar, 2013 1 Comment

Friends remember Paul J. Phillips, Jr., longtime member of the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day parade board, and 1995 grand marshal.

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In Memoriam, Paul J. Phillips

Farewell to Paul J. Phillips, Jr.

01. Mar, 2013 1 Comment

The longtime and beloved parade board member died this week. We share our memories of him in photos.

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In Memoriam, Paul J. Phillips

“He Still Has Us Laughing:” Knute Bonner Remembered

22. Feb, 2013 1 Comment

Friends share their stories about a former St. Patrick’s Day grand marshal, World War II vet, and one hell of an Irishman.

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In Memoriam, Knute Bonner

Farewell to Knute Bonner

16. Feb, 2013 0 Comments

Philadelphia has lost one of its most beloved characters. In much the same way he used to describe his peers, Knute Bonner was a true Irishman. We share our memories in photos, and with a video clip that showed him fine voice.

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In Memoriam, Knute Bonner

A Leprechaun, Remembered

15. Nov, 2012 6 Comments

Ed Slivak, known and loved as “The Leprechaun” of Montgomery County’s AOH Division 1, passed away this week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam―May his soul be at God’s right hand.

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Ancient Order of Hibernians, Ed Slivak, In Memoriam

Remembering Collin Abrams

27. Jul, 2012 7 Comments

Family, friends, and members of the Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums honor the memory of a young man whose life was cut short just as he was about to realize his life’s ambition … to become a Philadelphia firefighter.

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Collin Abrams, In Memoriam, Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums