Phillip S. Scherer age 54 of Canton, formerly of Milton passed away September 12th at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital. Born in Boston, he was raised in Milton and attended Milton Public Schools. He was a Laborer for the Teamsters Local 25 in Boston. Father of Christopher Scherer of Milton. Grandfather of Gianna and Hunter Scialdone of Hyde Park. Brother of Cynthia Blay of Utah, Joseph Scherer of N.H., Stephen Scherer of R.I., Kevin Scherer of Dorchester, Gerald Scherer of Hopedale and Jason Scherer of Milton. Also survived by many nephews and nieces. Funeral mass at St. Mary of the Hills Church Milton Friday morning at 10. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home 326 Granite Ave Milton Thursday 4-8 pm. Internment private.