Devoted father of Stephen Strangie and his wife Susan, and Patricia Strangie, all of Saugus.

Dear brother of John Strangie and Mary Carmosino, both of Saugus, and the late Pat Strangie, Genaro "Q-Ball" Strangie, Domenic "Gunga" Strangie, Robert Strangie, and Anthony Strangie. Fond brother-in-law of Adele Cutillo.

Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Stephen, Jaclyn and Danielle.

Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, (Orient Heights) East Boston on Monday September 14th, 2009 at 9:00am followed by a Funeral Mass celebrating Philip's life in the Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer Street, Saugus at 10:00am. 

Visiting hours are on Sunday September 13th from 3:00pm to 7:00pm.  Relatives and friends respectfully invited.

Philip was born in Boston in 1929 to the late Frank and Josephine (Rocco) Strangie. He served his country as a decorated US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a life-member of DAV Post 77. Philip worked for many years as a manager for Marson Co., and was a past member of the Orient Heights Civic Club. Philip passed away suddenly in the Chelsea Soldiers home surrounded by his dedicated military family on Wednesday morning, just a few days after celebrating his 80th birthday with his beloved wife, children and grandchildren. He was 80 years of age.

Memorial donations in Philip's honor may be made to the Chelsea Soldiers Home, Attn. John Davis, Director of Recreation, 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea MA 02150.

The Memorial Home is handicapped accessible and a children’s lounge is available. Courtesy valet parking at the front entrance and ample attendant off street parking is also available in our 3 parking lots. For transportation to the memorial home please call 617-569-0990.

Services will conclude with Philip being laid to rest with military honors in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Elm Street, Everett.