Phillip Edward Gildea
May 31, 1948 - July 28, 2021
Philip Edward Gildea, 73, of Littleton, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He was born May 31, 1948, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Robert and Shirley Gildea. He loved Star Trek, tennis, cooking, gardening, traveling, gambling, and sports, but most of all he loved his granddaughters. He is survived by his daughters, Michelle Adley (William), and Jennifer Barker (Bradley); son, Sean Gildea (Laura); sisters Bobbie Manke and Debbie Tumminelli (Richard); and grandchildren, Victoria Adley, Gabi Adley, Grace Barker and Hope Barker. A graveside memorial service will be on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his honor to his favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38105. Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net
Philip Edward Gildea, 73, of Littleton, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He was born May 31, 1948, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Robert and Shirley Gildea. He loved Star Trek, tennis, cooking, gardening, traveling,... View Obituary & Service Information