Phillip Hence

Phillip Leon Hence, 78, of South Windsor, CT, was welcomed into the arms of God on August 09, 2022 surrounded by family. Phillip was born in Windham, CT on May 2nd, 1944 to Francis Hence and Elsie Charette Hence. He grew up in the West End of Manchester and attended Howell Cheney Technical School where he excelled in baseball, basketball, and softball setting and breaking many school records. After high school Phil worked at various companies, including his own, as an electrician. Not only was he a licensed Master Electrician, he was a “master” tradesman. Whatever the problem, he always had the answers. Phil knew how to do anything and had a brilliant mind for troubleshooting.  He ended his career at the Town of Manchester earning Achievement and Peer awards. Phil was known for his robust personality, quirky jokes, and his own special language in "Philism".  He was even willing to embarrass himself just to get a laugh and a smile. He was a capable man who not only managed a business but also balanced his family life, making sure to give his undivided attention to his children and wife.  Although, on Sunday mornings he would joke that he was going to "St. Mattress", he was actually a 4th degree Knight of Columbus with his faith being very important to him.  
Phil is survived by his wife of 40 years, Elizabeth Bonin Hence, who loved him completely and was his best friend. He is survived by his two brothers, Clayton Hence (Karen) and Bruce Hence (Sue). He is also survived by his four children, Rick Hence (fiancee Joanna Sudol), Rob Hence (Jule), Ron Hence, and his beloved little girl Robin Marsh (Jay). Poppy is also survived by his grandchildren, Ryan Hence, Justine Robinson, Joey and Megan Hence, Kayla Duga, Jason Marsh, Alissa Brown and Mariah Marsh and five great grand-children. Phillip is predeceased by his siblings, Roger and Kenny Hence, Rose Marie Brown and Phyllis McQuade. 
Calling Hours will be held at Holmes Watkins Funeral Home located at 400 Main Street, Manchester CT 06040 on Monday, August 15th, 2022 between the hours of 5pm to 7pm. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, August 16th, 2022 at St. James Church at 10am, located at 896 Main Street in Manchester CT, burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Glastonbury, CT. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Make A Wish Foundation in Phils memory. 
 

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