Mr. Philip J. Guy

November 3, 1946 - December 20, 2014

Philip J. Guy Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather United States Navy, Retired LOWELL—Philip J. Guy passed away on December 20, 2014 at Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth “Betty” A. (Pelland) Guy, to whom he was married for 45 years this past July. Phil was born in Methuen, MA on November 3, 1946 a son of the late Edward J and Cecile (Cote) Guy. He attended Methuen Schools and later graduated from North Andover High School. Phil chose a career in the United States Navy, enlisting in 1964. He completed three tours in Vietnam. He spent his early years on surface craft, and later, proudly served as a submariner for 10 years. Phil was a Mess management Specialist. In addition to Food Service, some of his shore duty assignments included the commissary, managing the barracks, and club management. Phil also served as a Eucharistic Minister while on patrol. He received numerous medals, ribbons, and awards for his service. Phil loved being in the Navy. He had fond memories of time spent with other members of our Navy Family. After retiring from the Navy, Phil worked in several places before going into business for himself. His business was known as Phil’s Blood Service. Phil loved his family. He had room in his heart for everyone. He especially loved being with his children and grandchildren. Phil always looked forward to being with his brothers and sisters. When they would meet for lunch, the act of getting together would always transcend the food. Phil did have a fondness for food though. He loved people, and he loved preparing food and feeding people. Phil was full of a very generous spirit. Whenever he spotted an opportunity to help someone, he never hesitated to reach out. Phil’s compassion and love of people was often displayed through his care of family and friends. Whether it was giving someone a ride to an appointment, cooking, lending a hand, or just being there, Phil would always do whatever he could. There were no rewards or medals to be had. That was just Phil. Phil also had a very special place in his heart for all of his nieces and nephews. Phil lived life to the fullest. He welcomed every occasion for celebration and family gatherings. He always did things in a big way, including making meals for small family gatherings that could still feed a ship. He will be deeply loved and missed as a husband, father, Pepe, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend. Surviving Phil are his wife Betty Guy of Lowell; his daughters, Bernadette Guy of N. Chelmsford, Melissa Manick and her husband Michael of Methuen, and Philip J. Guy, Jr. and his wife Robin of Singapore; three grandchildren, Ashley Guy of Virginia, and Travis Manick and Lindsey Manick of Methuen; his brothers and sisters, Edward Guy, II and his wife Eileen, Raymond Guy and his wife Bonnie, all of Methuen, Michael “Joe” Guy and his wife Jan of Las Vegas, Margaret Contarino and her husband Peter, Thomas Guy and his wife Annie, all of Florida, and Annette Kotzian and her husband Bruce of Minnesota; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Roger Albert, Clifford and Barbara Pelland, William and Sue Pelland, Michael Pelland, Mary and Henry Neault, and Christine and Ronald Maglionico. Phil is also survived by several aunts and uncles, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends. Phil was the brother of the late Cecile Albert and brother-in-law of the late Patricia Brettschneider. FUNERAL NOTICE Guy—In Lowell, December 20, 2014 at Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus, Philip J. Guy, 68, a Lowell resident. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL, on SUNDAY, December 28, 2014 from 2 until 6 P.M. Phil’s Funeral will begin on MONDAY morning, December 29, 2014 at 10 o’clock from the Funeral Home, followed by his Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock at HOLY FAMILY PARISH – ST. MARIE’S CHURCH, corner of Chamberlain & Grafton Sts. Lowell. His burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Phil’s memory may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, New England Chapter, 280 Hillside Avenue, Needhan, MA 02494 or at ccfa.org/donate ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com