Philip Roy Englert

Philip Roy Englert, age 52, of Austin, Texas, formerly of Massillon, went to be with His Lord Monday evening March 2, 2009 at the VA Medical Center in Temple, Texas. Beloved son of Roy A. and Mary Phyllis (Wolf) Englert, Philip grew up as a member of St. John’s UCC in Massillon and graduated from Jackson Memorial High School in 1974. He earned his BA degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas. He was a United States Marine veteran and served as a helicopter mechanic while stationed at El Toro Marine Base in California. Philip was owner operator of AMX, a bulk mail delivery service. He enjoyed restoring 1960’s cars and trucks, collecting a total of 64 vehicles. Philip was preceded in death by his father, Roy (1995) and grandparents, Philip & Mary Alta (Tschudy) Wolf and Joseph & Alice (Whatmough) Englert. He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Englert; sisters, Carla (Jody) Vinton and Cindy Goldsworthy both of Massillon; brother, Tom Englert of North Canton; nieces and nephews, Kelly & Corey Vinton and Travis & Hayley Goldsworthy. His beloved cats Mama, Big Boy, and Baby will also miss him dearly. Philip was a very special person whose compassion and giving nature was a beacon of light to those around him. He possessed a gentle, loving soul filled with compassion for all living things. His buoyant, cheery personality kept us all hopeful. Through his six year battle with illness and cancer he remained happy and optimistic, and his unique sense of humor was enjoyed by all. Philip had a special place in his heart for those less fortunate, especially animals. Calling hours will be held at Paquelet Funeral Home, Sunday 2:00 – 5:00 PM and Monday one hour prior to the service. Services will be 11 AM Monday at the funeral home, the Rev. Jeffrey Shultz will officiate. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Massillon. Messages of support & sympathy may be sent to the family at GoldsworthyCindy@aol.com or Phyllis Englert, 8181 Woodvale Circle NW, Massillon, OH 44646. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Stark County Humane Society, PO Box 7077, Canton, OH 44705, or Family Living Center, 876 Amherst Road NE, Massillon, OH 44646. Paquelet Funeral Home 1100 Wales Rd. N. E. Massillon, Ohio 44646 www.paquelet.com 330–833–3222