RANGELEY – Philip J. Leary Jr. died suddenly April 1, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 1, 1938, in Lynn, Mass., to Philip J. Leary Sr. and Ethel (O’Brien) Leary.
Philip proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and Maine Air National Guard as a jet engine technician. Upon his retirement from the military, Philip and Karin settled in Rangeley, where he enjoyed fishing, and they shared a fondness of snowmobiling, boating and camping. They also were devoted to their loyal rescued canine companions.
Philip leaves behind the love of his life, Karin S. Leary of Rangeley; daughter, Myra Phillips and husband, Earl; two grandsons, John and Michael Phillips; two stepdaughters, Cheryl Hodsdon, and Wendy Lainez-Blanchard and husband, Michael; two stepsons, Jon Cardello and wife, Tamara, and Kurt Cardello and wife, Allison; and stepgrandchildren, Danielle Lainez Foster, Lauren Cardello, Jacob Cardello, Sorrell Cardello, Jessica Hodsdon and Jared Cardello. Stepdaughter, Jill Cardello predeceased him in 1996.
Donations may be offered to the animal charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the care of Direct Cremation of Maine, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast. Online condolences may be offered to the family at
www.directcremationofmaine.com.