SMEDILE, Philip A. - Longtime resident of Roslindale, passed away on April 25, 2025. Beloved husband of Sue (Weschrob) Smedile for 57 years. Devoted father of Philip Smedile Jr. of Dedham, MA, Christine Beinhacker and her husband David of Alexandria, VA, and Stephen Smedile and his wife Janet of Davenport, FL. He was the loving and cherished grandfather of Stephen Smedile Jr., Helena Beinhacker, Isabella Smedile, and Juliette Smedile. He was predeceased by his sister Lanie (O'Connell) Mizrahi of Boca Raton, FL and is survived by his brother Bob Smedile of Haverhill, MA. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and leaves his oldest and dearest friend, Arthur Fink, of Stoughton, MA. His memory will be treasured by many loving family members and friends.
Phil was a longtime employee of Bell Atlantic and Verizon.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff at The German Center for their exceptional care during Phil’s final days.
Visiting hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home at 2000 Centre St. West Roxbury on Sunday, May 4th from 1-4pm. The following day, at 10:30am on Monday May 5th, the family will proceed from the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home to Sacred Heart Church of Roslindale at 169 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, where the funeral Mass will begin at 11:30 am. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery at 990 Lagrange Street in West Roxbury, following the Mass.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Phil's memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452.