Philip R. Sevene Sr.

Philip R. Sevene Sr. CLAREMONT — Philip R. Sevene Sr. 89, Sgt. Maj. USMC Ret. was dismissed from final duty on 18Aug22. Surrounded by family, his passing finally put him at peace. He was born on 28 Oct 32 in Greenfield, Mass. to the late Frances and Marjorie Sevene. He is survived by his wife, and travel partner of 67 years Phyllis F Sevene (US Navy Vet) His two sons Philip RSevene Jr., wife Kristen (USMC Vet), Rodney W Sevene, wife Antonia, his daughter the ultimate coordinator, Donna Smith, husband Glen (US Navy Ret.), plus 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, and his sister Beverly Dyer. As a Marine he proudly served his country. For his actions overseas he received some distinguished service awards. After basic training in Parris Island, S.C. his combat duty started with 1 tour to Korea as an 18 year old. Then prior to both tours to Vietnam he was a drill instructor at MCRD San Diego. His 1st tour in 65/66 with ‘I’ company 3rd Bat 1sr Marines and his 2 nd tour in 68/69 with ‘L’ company 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, he was under the leadership of C.O. Capt. Krulak (Commandant USMC Ret), where a lifetime of highly mutual respect of service began. His career after the USMC was with the VA Hospital where he achieved the rank of Asst. Chief of Bldg. Maintenance by the time he retired at Loma Linda, CA. He loved to travel across the U.S. with his wife Phyllis as his co-pilot in their motorhome. They visited all 50 states plus many family and friends! He also loved to run and in his lifetime he probably equaled the distance traveled in their motorhomes. After all his years of military service he had but one wish and that was to see the world at peace with no wars at least for a brief amount of time before he died. The world lost a good one down here! Heaven’s gate just received one hell of a devil dog to watch over the place. Fairwinds and Following Seas. You were loved and will be missed, SemperFi!! In accordance with his wishes there will be no services at this time. The family would like to thank the special care givers he had at Summercrest/Seasons, Newport, NH (where they reside) ,Sunapee Visiting nurses & hospice, his wonderful VA Dr. Alison Romegialli, MD and Mike Stringer of Stringer Funeral Home.