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Desenis, Philip Allen ("Rev"), of Northbrook, IL, born to Neil and Florence Desenis in Chicago, IL on November 30, 1928, passed away on June 24, 2022 at the age of 93. Loving husband of Joanne Marie Grauer Desenis; father of Lynn (Rick) Swanson, Deb (Jim) Sackrison, Judy (Scott Peterson) Desenis; grandfather of Jennifer Geiger, Lauren (David) Tyda, Caitlin Sackrison, Annie Peterson, and Meg Peterson; great grandfather of Makena Geiger; brother of Judy Landa; and uncle to 10 nieces and nephews. Phil graduated from Elmhurst College (1950) and Eden Theological Seminary (1953). He began his ministry at St. Pauls United Church of Christ (UCC) in Chicago (1953-1959), where he met his wife, and then continued his career at Trinity UCC in Deerfield, IL (1959-1990). He faithfully served his congregations and communities and held many positions, including chaplain for the Deerfield Fire and Police departments, hospice chaplain for Highland Park Hospital, member of Rotary, and trustee and director of the UCC Pension Board. "Rev", as he was fondly known by all, loved fishing, camping, gardening, golfing, football, pets, nature, rain, fireworks – but, most of all, he loved people. A private burial will be held, while a public memorial service is planned for Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Trinity UCC. In his honor, memorials can be made to Trinity UCC Capital Fund, 760 North Avenue, Deerfield, IL, 60015. For info or directions please contact Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at 847-831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com (http://www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com)
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