HESSEMER - Philip F. formerly of North Merrick, NY. Entered into eternal rest January 4, 2019 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loving father of Philip E. (Roxanne), Deacon Donald P. (Joan), Janice Ciasullo (Bob), and Thomas G. (Joyce). Cherished by his 13 grandchildren Kristin (Jay), Allison, Michael, Brian, Brittany (Chris), Kenneth, Katie, Megan, Bobby, Philip T., Peter, James, John and 3 great grandchildren Ethan, Daniel and Claire. Proud WWII veteran of the United States Navy. Philip graduated with a masters degree from NYU. Devoted teacher for over 35 years in the Valley Stream School District. Phil was a Nassau County High School athletic official for multiple sports for 50 years. Phil was a lifelong fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers/New York Mets, New York Jets, and the New York Islanders. In his leisure Phil enjoyed camping, photography and attending Mets spring training in Port St. Lucie. Family will receive friends Monday, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm, at the Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home at 603 Wantagh Avenue (Exit 28N SS PKWY) Wantagh, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, 10:15 am, at St. Sacred Heart R.C. Church in North Merrick, NY. Interment to follow at Calverton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made in Phil's memory to the Dominican Village Senior Living Center Amityville, NY. www.osheafuneral.com