Philip Charles Wescott

Birth date: Oct 28, 1943 Death date: Feb 9, 2020

Phil Wescott of Lewes, Delaware died on February 9th at his home, surrounded by his family. His family and his career were both important to Phil. So were his aesthetic interests and his spiritual growth and development. During hi Read Obituary

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Alice Herman

221w ago

I met Phil in the late 1970s when he was at Mead Johnson with an office next to Peter Miller and Wendy (the Runner) Thomas. Mike, who was known as Chip back then, was just a little kid. Phil and Carol and I remained friends even after we all relocated from the Midwest to the East Coast. Though I haven’t seen Phil in 20 years, he will always be remembered as a real joy to everyone he met. He was kind, thoughtful and smart. He laughed easily and often. It was always great to spend time with him. Sorry to learn, belatedly, of your loss. With Sympathy,
Alice (Harvey) Herman, Scarsdale, NY

Bill Kovach

280w ago

Kim. Kristen and Mike,

I am so sorry to hear of Phil's passing. I had the good fortune of knowing your Mom and Dad. I first met your Dad when he was at Mead Johnson. He was a regular customer at my father's service station next to MeadJo. He later mentored me at the Mead Johnson advertising club and took me to Wabash College for my first visit.

We stayed in touch over the next 40 plus years. He was always generous of his time and welcomed my calls.. i remember how your Mom and Dad welcomed me into their home after recently moving to suburban Philadelphia.

I hope that you will comfort in knowing that your Father will always be remembered by the many people he touched personally and professionally through his career.

Warmest regards,

Bill Kovach
Naperville, IL.

Emmanuel Julien

293w ago

I never got the opportunity to know Philip but the father of such a marvelous person as Kristen could only be a good man, and as godfather of his grandchild Scarlett I geek very sad for this passing away. All my thoughts accompany you, Kristen, and the family, during this difficult week. Amigo

Pat Ritchie

293w ago

I met Phil in 1993 at ChristianaCare. He was a very likeable person with a deep knowledge of communications and many other things in life. He had a great sense of humor too. Fare winds and following seas, Phil.

Kelly Endsley

293w ago

My dear friend, Kris, my heart breaks for you, Kim and Mike. I wish I could be there to give you all a hug but please know I am thinking of you all and sending you lots of love.
Love and prayers, Kelly (Warren Endsley)

Zaza

293w ago

Kristen, Bruno, Scarlett, Harlowe and Sac à bisous. Fred and I, we share your grief. Like 15 years ago, Zaza is by your side.My deepest condolences to Kim and your brother, and to all the Wescott family. Phil was a very “nice guy”. All my love. Z

Ralph Begleiter

294w ago

I was lucky enough to become a friend of Phil's in 1999, when he was among the very first to befriend me as a newcomer to Delaware. We worked together on several projects, and later, became colleagues when he joined the faculty at the University of Delaware. Just last Fall, we agreed to co-teach a course at the Osher Academy of Lifelong Learning in Lewes; regrettably, Phil was forced by health issues to bow out before our class began.
Phil was always a warm and welcoming friend, always eager to find an uplifting angle to the crisis of the day. He was deeply interested in the role of journalists and news media in society, a strong point of connection for us after my previous career in Washington.
I can hear his rich, strong voice and see his instant, broad smile. I'm sorry we weren't able to teach together again.
To all his family, and to Judy, I wish strength... and, eventually, peace... through this transition.

Most sincerely,

Ralph Begleiter

Marianne Carter

294w ago

I met Phil while working with Employee Wellness at U.D. He was such a fun-loving and great guy who always spoke highly of both Carol and Judy. Phil supported and participated in several AHA Heart Walks, which I so appreciated. My condolences to the family.

With sympathy,
Marianne Carter

Robert Wilson

294w ago

Phil was my friend both in Wilmington and at the beach. We developed a presentation for the Osher Center in Lewes and worked together on marketing projects at Christiana Care.

He had a very positive attitude about our work.

Bob Wilson
Rehoboth Beach

Anonymous

294w ago

Sent a Beautiful in Blue to the Wescott family.

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