We are so grateful that a change in life circumstances never made a difference in our relationship with Phillip. We know we will see him again and our hearts rejoice in that certainty.

Today Alyssa and I went through some memories and found you in a garden. I'd like to think this is where you are now 🤍 I miss and love you

I will always cherish the great times we had together. We were cousins but our love for one another made us brothers. Rest easy hermano, until we meet again.

I love this picture I took of you that one day. You will always be my hero. 🦸‍♂️

I always swore I'd never be a matching outfit kind of person, but Phillip and I found the perfect shirts for Dave and Dunyah's Oktoberfest in 2024. We loved our fancy biersteins we found antiquing together, and our Brat Wurst shirts we're a hit (as long as we were side by side!) We were blessed to have shared so many wonderful TNT Pack events over the years with our awesome neighbors.

It's such a tragedy when a man like Phil leaves us. Always professional, honest and to me he was the consummate gentleman. Saddened by his passing, please accept my deepest condolences.

From JM&A Sales Conference Feb 2025. Watch as Phil"funks it up" a little extra while leading the Mardi Gras Parade to our Awards Night Celebration.

This was also the night we learned Phil and Kelly were now engaged.

Along the way to the ballroom, Phil shows us how to live in the moment and "let the good times roll" as friends. Thank you, Phil!

-Justin

Uncle Phil looks proudly upon his masterpiece turkey!!

As someone who has often struggled with my own relationship with my father, it was always a bright point for me that my best friend had a caring, loving, supportive dad. He always treated me with so much love and kindness and was always a reminder for me that there are good men out there who would do anything for their children. Loved his laugh and toughness and grit and his no BS attitude. Rest in peace papa Fig.

Your visits to NYC were always a gift — moments filled with laughter, stories, and love. Those memories are now treasures we’ll hold close. You will be eternally missed. Rest peacefully, cousin 💔💐🙏

Phillip and I had been talking for a couple months, and we both knew that there was something special brewing between us, but this is the moment that I knew he was my soulmate.

I was at my parents house in PA, recovering from surgery, and Phillip drove over 5 hours to come see me. He never met my family before, and this was the moment he pulled into the drive way and gave me the biggest, most heartfelt hug I ever experienced. My mom had no idea that she caught our first hug on camera!

From that moment on, he was part of the Wadlinger family, and we all knew I found my forever person. ❤️

From JM&A Sales Conference Feb 2019. I am standing to Phil's left as 1/3 of what would be his last team as Region Manager.

For me, Phil was more than just a fellow associate. Phil went from associate to supervisor. From supervisor to peer. From peer to advocate. From advocate to friend. And he really was everything I could have asked for all along the way.

If I could, I would tell him thank you one more time. Thank you for taking a chance on me (years ago) and for always trusting me thereafter. I am forever grateful, my friend. And you are sorely missed. -Justin

May 25 2025

I spent the day at the house and got to see my Dad in his element photographing a woodpecker right in our backyard. Words can not describe what it feels like to not have you with us. I will miss you forever.

An unforgettable day with my extraordinary father. You've always been my greatest sense of strength, love and inspiration. I love you so much, Dad.

We are blessed with having had him as neighbor. His friendliness and calming presence made a big difference in our lives while we were settling in to a new continent.

"He had such a beautiful, deep voice. I'll never forget it" says Elsi, 11yo.

The family celebrating :)

Phillip with his camera skills at the beach!

When Kelly and Phillip first came to visit us at our apartment in Alexandria. What was supposed to be a cheeky pool day quickly turned into a crazy debacle as our fire alarm was set off for no reason with the dogs in the apartment. It was no match for us though, as Kelly quickly hid the dogs in the sound-dampened closet and Phillip sweet-talked the admin who came to check on us (since we weren't allowed to have the dogs but we were so sneaky). We celebrated our deception that night with seafood on the pier and some ice cream. We knew from that moment on what an amazing team KElly and Phillip made, and it brought our family closer :)

A photo of Phillip on his wedding day.