Philip E. Casey died July 24 after a lengthy illness.
Born in Boston 81 years ago, he resided in Milton the rest of his life. He was a 1947 graduate of Boston College High School and a 1958 graduate of Northeastern University.
Mr. Casey retired in 1984 after 37 years as an account executive for New England Telephone & Telegraph Co.
He was a former Milton park commissioner; a former 4th Degree member of Council #2749, Knights of Columbus; a former Town Meeting member; a former member of the Conservation Commission; and a former altar server at St. Agatha Church.
He served in the Navy and was a Korean War veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth A. (Mac Varish) Casey; his children; P. Jeffrey Casey, of Maryland, Cynthia A. Casey, of Quincy, Susan E. Vittorini, of Pembroke, Kathleen M. DiMarco, of North Attleboro, and Elizabeth Prudente, of Duxbury; his sister, Eleanor Weed, of Quincy; and his grandchildren, Christopher, Kate, Liam, Keagan, Devin, Kristin, John, James, Victoria, Collin, Dylan and Ryan.
He was the brother of the late James N. Casey.
A funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Agatha Church on July 28. Burial was in Milton Cemetery.
Donations may be made to St. Agatha Church Renovation Fund, 432 Adams St., Milton, MA 02186.
Arrangements were by the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home.