Philip J. Saragusa

Passed away peacefully at his home on April 3, 2012. Born to Sicilian immigrants Gasper and Mattia Falcone Saragusa on September 1, 1915 in Independence, La. He grew up on their strawberry farm and enjoyed a very close family. Dad is best described as loving, kind and gentle. He was loved by all those who knew him. He was a man who was most happy when surrounded by family, usually for a big meal. Words can never describe how much we will miss him. Dad has finally “gone down the road”; the road we will all travel some day. May the angels comfort him on his journey and he will live on in our hearts. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Lena Lalumia Saragusa; sisters, Angelina S. Gattuso and Agnes S. Trafficano; brothers, Kelly, Vincent and Tony Saragusa. Survived by children, Philip ”Sonny” Saragusa, Michael and Annette Saragusa, Linda Saragusa and Don Keith II; grandchildren, Sunilyn and Robert King, Philip Saragusa, John and Jenna Stiles, Sarah Stiles and Clay Signor and Conner Keith and great-grandchildren Sienna and Jacie. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 10, 2012 from 6-8 PM with a Rosary at 7PM at the funeral home. The Funeral Mass will be held 11AM Wednesday, April 11, 2012 in the North Chapel of Calvary Hill Mausoleum, 3235 Lombardy Lane in Dallas. Entombment to follow . In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to charity of choice.