December 28, 1931 – May 24, 2024
Age – 92
Memorial Service
Saturday, June 8, 2024
10:00am
Donza Funeral Home
333 Atlantic Avenue
East Rockaway, New York 11518
Interment
Calvary Cemetery
49-02 Laurel Hill Boulevard
Queens, New York
11377
Navy Veteran 4/5/1951-2/7/1955
Pre-deceased by beloved wife Joan , son Jeffrey, daughter in law Donna, sister Jen, brother Theodore, mother Mabel, father Theodore.
Father to son Philip Hertling, David & daughter in law Dawn Hertling, daughter Beth Ann & son in law Peter Wersching. Grandfather for Philip, Jaclyn, Michael, Ryan, Daniel & Alexa. Great grandfather to Kit.
Philip worked for most of his career at New York Telephone Company in NYC and raised his family in Long Island, NY. An avid boater & golfer he also enjoyed bowling & bocci with family & friends. His favorite place was anywhere on or near the water. After retiring Phil & Joan relocated to the west coast of Florida for 20+ years. He lived life to the fullest and left a lasting impact on all of us.
May he rest in peace with his Joanie & Jeff ❤️