Philip A. Dore, 88, Enjoyed Traveling
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 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. 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 a.m. 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.