Philip P. Bryan Jr, 89, died peacefully on July 12th, 2024, at Greystone Farms, Salem, NH.

Philip was born in Boston, MA to the late Philip and Helen (Benway) Bryan. He was married 67 years to his beloved wife Elizabeth M (Koch) Bryan who predeceased him. He grew up and was educated in West Roxbury, where he graduated from Boston Trade School for Boys. He was a resident of Salem, NH for the past 13 months, though he spent most of his life in Hull, MA and enjoyed many retirement years in Largo, FL.

Philip (Phil) retired from Boston Edison where he worked for many years as a Dispatcher. He is most proud of his Service in the United States Marine Corps –living out the pledge of faithfulness, loyalty and commitment - Semper Fidelis. He enjoyed all sports but especially baseball (and the Red Sox), golfing, bowling and boating. He taught us many things like riding a bike, ice skating, how to care for your vehicle, water skiing, how to fish and clean them. He was a trumpet player, an animal lover and loved music, especially singing and dancing with Liz.

Besides his parents and his wife, Philip was predeceased by his sister Joan Kelley.

Dad's legacy is his children Katherine and her husband George Fredette of Salem, NH, Lisa Bryan and her life partner Allen Lefleur of Hull, MA, Donna and her husband Lou Barinelli of Tewksbury, MA, Patricia and her husband Peter Aldrich of Narragansett, RI, Philip J. and his wife Wendy Bryan of Dedham, MA, Michael and his wife Sandy Bryan of Tewksbury, MA. Grandpa to his fifteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Friends and relatives are invited to a celebration of life on Sunday, July 21st, with visitation from 12 to 2pm, followed by a funeral service at 2pm, at the Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 Range Rd, Windham, NH. Burial will be at a private ceremony at the Gardens of Gethsemane Cemetery, Boston, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Semper K9 or another Veterans organization of your choice.

For directions or to send a message of condolence to the family, please visit www.carrierfuneralhome.com