Philip C. Bromwell
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PHILIP C. BROMWELL, 72, suddenly on Friday, April 22, 2022.
Born October 30, 1949 in Baltimore, he was the son of Loretta Bromwell and the late George M. Bromwell.
Most recently, he resided in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia with his wife Meline Baron.
He graduated from North Carroll High School in 1967 and attended Maryland Institute College of Art.
Phil became an optician in the 1970's and spent 50 years in the field. In 1999 he and Meline opened Visionary Opticians, later VISIONS, an eclectic optical boutique in downtown Frederick, which they operated until July 2021.
A talented painter, printmaker and sculptor, he was a bee-keeper and enjoyed gardening and fishing.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother Loretta Bromwell, brothers Jay and Dale Bromwell, sister Sue Bromwell-Sohn, as well as daughters Victoria Bromwell, Erika Myers-Bromwell (and her husband Daniel Walker), Lauren Fletcher (and her husband John) and five beloved grandchildren - Lindsey, Veda, Carson, Charlie and Liam, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father George M. Bromwell and brother Richard Keith Bromwell.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by the Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home, Ranson, WV.
Condolences may be sent to [email protected] or via www.mtstrider.com