Obituary of Philip Peter Schillaci, Sr.

Philip Peter Schillaci, Sr. Philip Peter Schillaci Sr., 69, Rome died peacefully in his home on Friday April 17, 2015. He was born on October 24, 1945 in Rome, NY son of the late Joseph C. and Bambina Volpe Schillaci. Philip graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1963. On May 12, 1972 he married Jacqueline "Chickie" Barone. Phil graduated from Morrisville College, where he was a member of the Beta Theta Gamma fraternity. Phil graduated from Lemoyne College in Syracuse, NY where he received his Bachelor's degree. His academic success served him well in his professional career; as he went on to own Schillaci Insurance Agency for over twenty years and recently became associated with CH Insurance, Syracuse, where he remained on the staff to continue serving his many loyal customers. Phil was a pillar of the community. Many family and friends frequently teased him that he should have run for mayor. Phil was a member of St. John the Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Toccolana Club, Galliano Club, and Rome Elks Club. Phil also enjoyed golfing in the infamous "Tin Cup" Golf League and his annual Myrtle Beach golf trip with his special friends. However, Phil enjoyed spending time most with his loving family. Phil's loving and generous spirit was demonstrated by his continued care for those who could not care for themselves. His generosity and care for all people had no boundaries. He always put others first before himself. Phil is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline; two sons and daughters-in-law, Philip Jr. and Gina Schillaci, Marcy; Brian and Jennifer Schillaci, Rome; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa Schillaci and Bob Caputo, Amsterdam; Kimberly and Philip Taurisano, New Hartford and Valerie and Evan DeGennaro, Vestal, NY; six grandchildren, DeShawn, Alexa, Ryan, Dominique, Kory, Gianna, Antonia, Krish and Nicholas; two great grandchildren, Xavien, and Nevaeh. Also surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Joseph C. and Ann Schillaci, Rome; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Gene and Patty Barone, Joseph Barone and Shelley Camadine, all of Rome, and Robert and Robin Barone, Manassas, VA; aunts and uncles including a special aunt Nettie Volpe and special uncle Dave Schillaci and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church where friends are inviting to attend with the Rev. Paul F. Angelicchio officiating. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Friends may call at Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc., 218 W. Court St. Rome, on Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 120 Lomond Ct. Utica, NY 13502. To offer online condolences, please visit www.njbushfuneralhome.com.