Philip A. Grisolia, (Phil) of Huntley, IL passed into eternal life April 28, 2013 at home with his family by his side after a courageous battle, from Multiple Myeloma.
Phil was born January 18, 1935 in Chicago, IL the first son of Louis and Rose (Rosanova) Grisolia. After graduating from Loyola University, Phil served his country in the United States Air Force while stationed in California and France. He married Maureen (Bleidorn) in 1965 in Addison IL and together they have three sons, Sean (Claudia), Michael (Lisa) and Patrick (Brenda), 9 grandchildren: Joshua, Craig, Adrianne (Ronald), Ryan, Nicholas, Cameron, Lauren, Dylan and Clayton and one great-grandson, Lucas Michael.
His is survived by his wife, sons and grandchildren and great grandchild and a brother, Anthony (Georgia), of Van Alstyne, TX, cherished sister-in-law Katherine Burke of Boston, MA and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
While Phil’s career was in Sales & Marketing and his passion was teaching others marketing and sales skills and how to start and run small businesses. Phil was an adjunct professor and McHenry County College for 15 years where he taught small business management. He was also a member of SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives). He served as a Civil Defense Director for Northern Illinois in the 1960’s and was a former Police Commissioner for Sleepy Hollow, IL in the 1980’s.
A memorial service to celebrate Phil’s life will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 12:00 at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 am until the time of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Salvation Army.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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I will miss you very much grandpa!! You were such a great man. Someday I will get to see you again!!! I love you always!
I had the privilege of being one of the first mentors who welcomed Phil to SCORE, meeting him here in Sun City Huntley. Subsequently, Phil and I conducted quite a few mentoring sessions together, and every time I learned a lot from him, on a personal and on a professional basis. I will miss him very much. My sincere condolences to his family.
Maureen Reenie I am saddened to hear of the loss of Phil. I remember some of the wonderful conversations my dad, Don Bauer had with Phil discussing business adventures they both were dreaming of so many years ago. Both my mother, your Aunt Elaine Bleidorn and my dad really enjoyed you both. I also remember all the visits going to Addison with Grandma and Grandpa Bleidorn, it does no really seem so long ago. Condolences, from your cousin, Steve
I worked with Phil to deliver business planning workshops to patrons of the Lombard Library through SCORE. Phil was a professional Marketeer. He was great to work with and always wanted to make sure his audience walked away with the best He gave his best to all of us. My sincere condolences to his loved ones and may this hardworking man rest in peace.
Our sincerest condolences to Phils family. He was the goto-guy in the Fox Valley SCORE for marketing and promotional needs. His service will be missed along with his friendly and helpful manner. Naperville Branch
My deep condolences to Phil's family on their loss. Phil was a uniquely talented individual. I got to know him through mentoring sessions at Score. He always spoke his mind directly in a positive manner. His wealth of experience gave his advice to clients in a frank and helpful manner. I was amazed at the number of various accomplishments in his life. He will be missed.
Phil was a godsend to SCORE, completely updating the look and content of our marketing brochure. I am so sorry to lose his friendship and amazing capabilities. He will be sorely missed.
Phil may you rest in peace, you truly will be missed!
My sympathies to the Grisolia Family. I got to know Phil over the last couple of years through the private Ad Magazine that we publish in Del Webb. Phil was a regular contributor to our magazine, and entertained everyone with his writings, both controversial and whimsical. He really got you thinking about life. He helped me out on many occasions and gave me sound marketing advice and mentorship without ever asking for anything in return. I'm going to miss our conversations about politics and business strategy. He was such a smart and funny guy and always said how lucky he was to have such a great family.
So very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of 'Uncle Phil' from childhood...his famous Sleepy Hollow t-shirts and his wonderful sense of humor among them. Reenie, boys, and family, you are in my thoughts.
I came to know Phil through SCORE Fox Valley Chapter where he made me feel immediately accepted when I joined as a fellow volunteer in 2010. With his deep compassion, knowledge, and enthusiasm for small business, Phil was a wonderful colleague. I offer my sincere condolences to his family.
Our most sincere sympathy to the Grisolia family for their loss. We were so fortunate to spend time with and Renie and to get to know Phil and what a wonderful, caring person he was. He will most surely be missed. Phil, rest in peace.
My sympathies go out to the Grisolia family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Phil will truly be missed. A unique and caring person with tremendous love for his family. Godspeed and best to Renie and the family!
We will all miss "Uncle Phil". I can still remember meeting him for the first time. He barely let me get in the car, and we were off and running. Brown Sugar always made us laugh. Our deepest condolences. Jim and Heidi Derbick
Sincere condolences to the family. I knew Phil through the MarketingProfs Know-How Exchange where Phil shared his knowledge and experience with the largest marketing community in the world, offering more than 5,000 helpful suggestions to marketing newbies and entrepreneurs. His sage advice will be missed. Thanks, Phil, for sharing part of your life with us.
I will miss Phil's ability to cut to the chase and not suffer fools, gladly or otherwise. He gave of himself to others and he will be missed.