On Monday, October 12, 2020, Phil Born passed away at the age of 58 after battling cancer for more than year.
Beloved husband of 35 years of Lynn Born, loving father to Jacob, Zack and Lexi Born; son of Jerry and Marge Born, and brother of Bob Born and Larry (Mary) Born; son-in-law of Dorothy and the late Donald Palucci, brother-in-law of Laura (Fred) Roberson, Cindy (Jon) Anders and John (Tracy) Palucci; loving uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Born on February 15, 1962 in St. Louis to Jerry and Marge Born, Phil was the youngest of three children. Phil attended St. John Vianney High School and during his Junior year, was set up by mutual friends with Lynn Palucci for a dance. The two dated throughout high school and college at Southeast Missouri State. In college, Phil was a founding father of the Theta Xi Fraternity while also majoring in business marketing. After graduating in January, Phil married Lynn at St. Michael’s on April 13, 1985.
Throughout his life, his two passions were sports and music. During the summers he could be found playing with friends throughout Shrewsbury and on the frozen pond of Kenrick Seminary during the winters. Phil passed down his love for sports and music to his kids and took great joy being with his family. He was always part of a coaching staff and never missed a game. Every summer, the entire Born clan headed down to Montauk State Park for the annual Born Fishing Trip, continuing a tradition created by his parents. On Sundays, he played guitar at Sacred Heart – Valley Park and even formed a musical group for the church: the Holy Mackerels. He was also very involved in ACTS retreats, lending his musical talents and faith to all those involved.
Visitation will be at Kutis Funeral Home in Affton on Thursday, October 15 from 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. Masks are required at the visitation The funeral will be at Sacred Heart – Valley Park on Friday, October 16 at 10:00 a.m. A memorial luncheon will be held at Simpson Park immediately following the funeral. Please bring lawn chairs and your favorite Phil Born story.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Phil’s name to The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital (https://www.foundationbarnesjewish.org/) and/or Hockey Fights Cancer (https://www.cancer.org/our-partners/hockey-fights-cancer.html). Friends and family may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at kutisfuneralhomes.com.
Lynn a.d family,
We are sorry for your loss. Phil was a bright shining light in my life since high school. He is in a better place and we will reunite with him again in Heaven.
Love,
Jim and Jackie Ridings
Lynn a.d family,
We are sorry for your loss. Phil was a bright shining light in my life since high school. He is in a better place and we will reunite with him again in Heaven.
Love,
Jim and Jackie Ridings
Lynn and family,
I am truly so very sorry to hear the news of the loss of your husband and father. I remember in college your parents always laughing smiling just being wonderful people! I know you must be heartbroken to physically loose him. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God grace you with love, comfort, strength and the support of good friends and family. May you know he is safe in god’s loving arms.
Our deepest sympathies,
Tim and Neysa (Landwehr) Sater
Lynn and family,
I am truly so very sorry to hear the news of the loss of your husband and father. I remember in college your parents always laughing smiling just being wonderful people! I know you must be heartbroken to physically loose him. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God grace you with love, comfort, strength and the support of good friends and family. May you know he is safe in god’s loving arms.
Our deepest sympathies,
Tim and Neysa (Landwehr) Sater
Born Family,
My deepest condolences to you, your family and closest friends. Our prayers to you during this difficult time. God is great! And although we do not understand his timing we love Him anyway.
Born Family,
My deepest condolences to you, your family and closest friends. Our prayers to you during this difficult time. God is great! And although we do not understand his timing we love Him anyway.
I have worked with Lynn for almost 30 years. What a wonderful person Phil was. My wife, Kim, really loved him. We always tried to sit with Lynn and Phil at almost every company Christmas party we all attended over the years… and Kim always wanted to sit next to Phil. He will truly be missed.
I have worked with Lynn for almost 30 years. What a wonderful person Phil was. My wife, Kim, really loved him. We always tried to sit with Lynn and Phil at almost every company Christmas party we all attended over the years… and Kim always wanted to sit next to Phil. He will truly be missed.
Lynn, Jacob, Zach and Lexi:
My heart is so sad with your news. I have so many wonderful memories of Phil. His laughter and smile was contagious. You both were always there for me after I lost Don. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Elaine Young (Gramke)
Lynn, Jacob, Zach and Lexi:
My heart is so sad with your news. I have so many wonderful memories of Phil. His laughter and smile was contagious. You both were always there for me after I lost Don. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Elaine Young (Gramke)
I am so sorry, please rest in peace! May God bless you and your family!
I am so sorry, please rest in peace! May God bless you and your family!
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Phil is a perfect example of a human being, husband, father, brother & friend. God truly gained an angel. We will miss him. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
Phil is a perfect example of a human being, husband, father, brother & friend. God truly gained an angel. We will miss him. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
Bob and Families, I am very sorry for your loss. Cancer stinks! I know you all must be very close. I am going to pray for you and yours. May God lift, love and comfort you all for as long as you need. Love and God Bless Kathy
Bob and Families, I am very sorry for your loss. Cancer stinks! I know you all must be very close. I am going to pray for you and yours. May God lift, love and comfort you all for as long as you need. Love and God Bless Kathy
Jacob, Laura and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May your memories bring you peace and Our Lord guide your healing.
Beckie and Bob Hemsath and Family
Jacob, Laura and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May your memories bring you peace and Our Lord guide your healing.
Beckie and Bob Hemsath and Family
My heart goes out to the born family. Phil was a wonderful husband, father, and family member. I always heard funny stories of Phil’s wonderful dedication and his humor. I know he will be missed terribly. My sincere sorrow for the family and friends, saying prayers.
My heart goes out to the born family. Phil was a wonderful husband, father, and family member. I always heard funny stories of Phil’s wonderful dedication and his humor. I know he will be missed terribly. My sincere sorrow for the family and friends, saying prayers.
Phil was the best brother in law that a guy could ask for. I met Phil when I was 8 when he started dating my sister. My dad and Phil taught me how to play baseball and soccer. Phil taught me my first cords on the guitar. He will live in my heart forever. Love you brother. Your fight is over, rest easy.
Phil was the best brother in law that a guy could ask for. I met Phil when I was 8 when he started dating my sister. My dad and Phil taught me how to play baseball and soccer. Phil taught me my first cords on the guitar. He will live in my heart forever. Love you brother. Your fight is over, rest easy.
I worked for Phil at Redcard he was very good to me and thanked me for my hard work and effort that meant a lot to me. We are both musicians and loved talking about music and guitars I already miss those conversations may god bless you Phil
I worked for Phil at Redcard he was very good to me and thanked me for my hard work and effort that meant a lot to me. We are both musicians and loved talking about music and guitars I already miss those conversations may god bless you Phil
Margaret,
I am so sorry for your loss! I too lost my beloved son his first cancer at fifty his second a brain tumor that took him at fifty eight. Not a day goes by that he is not wept over.
No one ever imagines losing a son or daughter. We’re his father not gone I know he as well would be wondering why he and nit me?
May you find comfort from family! And peace in prayers!
Margaret,
I am so sorry for your loss! I too lost my beloved son his first cancer at fifty his second a brain tumor that took him at fifty eight. Not a day goes by that he is not wept over.
No one ever imagines losing a son or daughter. We’re his father not gone I know he as well would be wondering why he and nit me?
May you find comfort from family! And peace in prayers!
Lynn and family,
Phil was a great friend to me over the years. I will cherish the memories we shared. Our hearts are with all of you during this most difficult time. We love you and are thinking of you, wishing you comfort and peace.
Lynn and family,
Phil was a great friend to me over the years. I will cherish the memories we shared. Our hearts are with all of you during this most difficult time. We love you and are thinking of you, wishing you comfort and peace.
Lynn and family. We are so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We had some great times together playing hockey and being such great neighbors to us. May his memory be eternal.
Lynn and family. We are so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We had some great times together playing hockey and being such great neighbors to us. May his memory be eternal.
I worked with Phil at RedCard, and he was the ultimate professional. He was a pleasure to work with, and always found the time to assist me with anything I needed. I will miss him. My heart and prayers are with you all.
I worked with Phil at RedCard, and he was the ultimate professional. He was a pleasure to work with, and always found the time to assist me with anything I needed. I will miss him. My heart and prayers are with you all.
Lynn-
Kim and I are so sorry for your loss, we are wishing you God’s grace through this difficult time. Phil was one of those persons I , and many others, looked up to during our college years and was a great friend to all. Our sincere sorrow for you and your family.
Lynn-
Kim and I are so sorry for your loss, we are wishing you God’s grace through this difficult time. Phil was one of those persons I , and many others, looked up to during our college years and was a great friend to all. Our sincere sorrow for you and your family.
Lynn and Family,
My deepest condolences to you for the passing of Phil. May the Holy Spirit wrap arms around each of you to give you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Lynn and Family,
My deepest condolences to you for the passing of Phil. May the Holy Spirit wrap arms around each of you to give you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Lynn, my sincerest sympathy to you, your kids and your families. My heart and prayers go out to all.
Lynn, my sincerest sympathy to you, your kids and your families. My heart and prayers go out to all.
We are so sorry for your loss. Phil will surely be in the arms of Angels . I know I have missed him during his leave. May you find inner peace in his absence.
We are so sorry for your loss. Phil will surely be in the arms of Angels . I know I have missed him during his leave. May you find inner peace in his absence.
Lynn and family,
I am so sorry for your loss! Phil was a good man ( i know i dont have to tell you that). I wish i had done a better job keeping in touch with him. Last i saw him was about 3 yrs back ,ran into you guys in Vegas at a Blues game. May you and your family find peace and comfort in the coming days remembering and sharing all the good times that you had together. Phil, may you rest in peace , keep smiling! We’ll see you again.
Lynn and family,
I am so sorry for your loss! Phil was a good man ( i know i dont have to tell you that). I wish i had done a better job keeping in touch with him. Last i saw him was about 3 yrs back ,ran into you guys in Vegas at a Blues game. May you and your family find peace and comfort in the coming days remembering and sharing all the good times that you had together. Phil, may you rest in peace , keep smiling! We’ll see you again.
Many prayers to the Born family during this difficult time. We’ve known Phil for about 20 years through companies we’ve worked for. His sense of humor and smile will be greatly missed.
Peace be with all of you.
Many prayers to the Born family during this difficult time. We’ve known Phil for about 20 years through companies we’ve worked for. His sense of humor and smile will be greatly missed.
Peace be with all of you.
Lynn and family of Phil,
My heart aches for you and sending prayers your way. Lynn and Phil were such a wonderful couple – complimented each other so well and obviously loved each other well and you can see from the pictures such a loving father. I’m sorry we’ve lost touch since college, but I will be praying you feel God’s loving comfort during this time.
Lynn and family of Phil,
My heart aches for you and sending prayers your way. Lynn and Phil were such a wonderful couple – complimented each other so well and obviously loved each other well and you can see from the pictures such a loving father. I’m sorry we’ve lost touch since college, but I will be praying you feel God’s loving comfort during this time.
Lynn,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss and I am keeping you and you family in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss and I am keeping you and you family in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Such a crushing loss, but may comfort be found in the lasting memories forged with Phil.
Lynn, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Such a crushing loss, but may comfort be found in the lasting memories forged with Phil.
Lynn and Family,
Joy and I would like to offer our deepest condolences to you for the passing of Phil. I will always remember the light in you eyes whenever you spoke of him. May the memory of that love continue to shine in your heart and bring you peace.
Lynn and Family,
Joy and I would like to offer our deepest condolences to you for the passing of Phil. I will always remember the light in you eyes whenever you spoke of him. May the memory of that love continue to shine in your heart and bring you peace.
Lynn please accept our deepest condolences for your and your family’s loss.
Lynn please accept our deepest condolences for your and your family’s loss.
Lynn and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
I had the pleasure of working with Phil for several years. He was amazing friend and a great boss. Heaven scored a great one. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family. God bless.
I had the pleasure of working with Phil for several years. He was amazing friend and a great boss. Heaven scored a great one. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family. God bless.
Lynn and family….. I am so glad that I had the chance to play music with Phil, so glad to have you as part of our band family! We are praying for you and will miss his smiling face. Much Love ….
Lynn and family….. I am so glad that I had the chance to play music with Phil, so glad to have you as part of our band family! We are praying for you and will miss his smiling face. Much Love ….
So sorry to learn of Phil’s passing…our heartfelt condolences to Lynn and the entire Born family…
So sorry to learn of Phil’s passing…our heartfelt condolences to Lynn and the entire Born family…
My prayers are with Phil’s family and friends.
My prayers are with Phil’s family and friends.
Lynn and family, I am so sorry for Phil’s passing. He was an impressive individual and a wise person. I always looked forward to conversations with Phil back in the high school days. What a great family you guys have built together! Phil and your family will always be in our prayers and thoughts. God bless you guys and Phil! May he Rest In Peace!
Lynn and family, I am so sorry for Phil’s passing. He was an impressive individual and a wise person. I always looked forward to conversations with Phil back in the high school days. What a great family you guys have built together! Phil and your family will always be in our prayers and thoughts. God bless you guys and Phil! May he Rest In Peace!
Lynn and family we heard the very sad news of Phil passing today. Prayers for you and your family. I was fortunate to spend a lot of time with Phil, he was truly a man for others. God Bless
Lynn and family we heard the very sad news of Phil passing today. Prayers for you and your family. I was fortunate to spend a lot of time with Phil, he was truly a man for others. God Bless
Phil, you were a favorite patient at Barnes West County IR. Your hurt is over, may you Rest In Peace.
Phil, you were a favorite patient at Barnes West County IR. Your hurt is over, may you Rest In Peace.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for your family, and may you find peace. Phil was a wonderful man, and he will be so missed by all that loved him.
Lynn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for your family, and may you find peace. Phil was a wonderful man, and he will be so missed by all that loved him.
I have worked with Lynn for seven years and have met all three of Phil and Lynn’s kids in various cities when Lynn and I would meet for customer meetings. Even though I never met Phil, it was obvious to me that he was a great father and husband and I know he will be missed by his family and friends.
My deepest condolences and sympathy to you, Lynn, and your family on Phil’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless you and may Phil rest in peace.
I have worked with Lynn for seven years and have met all three of Phil and Lynn’s kids in various cities when Lynn and I would meet for customer meetings. Even though I never met Phil, it was obvious to me that he was a great father and husband and I know he will be missed by his family and friends.
My deepest condolences and sympathy to you, Lynn, and your family on Phil’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless you and may Phil rest in peace.
I am very sad to hear this news. Phil was my roommate on an Acts retreat. He was a great inspiration to me. He told me that “I would be fine” before a talk that I was giving. I always enjoyed his musical talents. He was my Spiritual Brother. He was also my Theta Xi brother even if we were from different chapters.
God Speed Phil! Rest In Peace and God Bless.
I am very sad to hear this news. Phil was my roommate on an Acts retreat. He was a great inspiration to me. He told me that “I would be fine” before a talk that I was giving. I always enjoyed his musical talents. He was my Spiritual Brother. He was also my Theta Xi brother even if we were from different chapters.
God Speed Phil! Rest In Peace and God Bless.
Lynn
I’m so sorry to hear about Phil. I always looked up to you and to Phil, mike sinak and jim Ridings in high school. You were all so cool and always having fun. My heart breaks for you and your family!! You are in my prayers.
XOXO
Jim’s little sister,
Meg
Lynn
I’m so sorry to hear about Phil. I always looked up to you and to Phil, mike sinak and jim Ridings in high school. You were all so cool and always having fun. My heart breaks for you and your family!! You are in my prayers.
XOXO
Jim’s little sister,
Meg
Lexi and your family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your amazing father. I remember meeting him many times during your time at Kennedy and know you have been very blessed to have him in your life. You have my deepest sympathy and many prayers during this difficult time. Please feel free to reach out if there is anything I can do for you or if you want to get together to chat. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Mrs. Karen Murphy
(Kennedy High School)
Lexi and your family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your amazing father. I remember meeting him many times during your time at Kennedy and know you have been very blessed to have him in your life. You have my deepest sympathy and many prayers during this difficult time. Please feel free to reach out if there is anything I can do for you or if you want to get together to chat. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Mrs. Karen Murphy
(Kennedy High School)
In the short few years I really knew Phil, it was easy to understand why he is such a likeable guy. He had that funny, witty personality that always kept things entertaining. I will always remember my conversations with Phil because they usually involved a lot of laughter.
Thoughts and prayers to the Born Family during this difficult time.
In the short few years I really knew Phil, it was easy to understand why he is such a likeable guy. He had that funny, witty personality that always kept things entertaining. I will always remember my conversations with Phil because they usually involved a lot of laughter.
Thoughts and prayers to the Born Family during this difficult time.
I knew Phil for a brief time in my life -formidable years at Vianney. He was always kind to me, and I admired his outlook on life.
I knew Phil for a brief time in my life -formidable years at Vianney. He was always kind to me, and I admired his outlook on life.