IN MEMORIAM
Philip W. Bresee, 93;
Led Department Store
ONEONTA – Philip Wade Bresee, our cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed peacefully Tuesday, July 24, 2018, from the life he loved here to join his beloved wife, Ruthie, his parents, and his friends in eternal life.
During decades as an executive at Oneonta's landmark Bresee Department Store, he was a leader in the city's business community.
Phil’s long and happy life was filled with fun, adventure, friendship, and love. He was born at home in Oneonta, New York, on Oct. 29, 1924 to his loving parents Cora Wade and Clyde F. Bresee. Phil happily reaped the benefits of being the only child of indulgent parents but was never, as Ruthie sometimes fondly suggested, spoiled. He did, however, have a wonderful life from start to finish.
Smart, friendly, and kind, Phil had many lifelong friends. He loved to entertain and was the best of hosts. Even in his last days, he often asked us if we were thirsty, or needed a cookie (eating cookies — particularly ones with chocolate — was one of his favorite hobbies).
