Philip Lykoff

March 4, 1943 - June 23, 2019

Phil was able to tell his last story on June 23, 2019 before he passed away unexpectedly at home doing what he loved to do outdoors at 76 years of age. Beloved husband of Gail (nee Market) with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Dear father of Leasa Barrette (Jerome) Jason Lykoff (Maria) and Alex Lykoff. Treasured grandpa of Jeremy, Jonathon, Benjamin (Samantha), Zachary Barrette, Marisa and Deanna Lykoff. Son of the late Sam and Eleanor Lykoff. Stepson of Robert Ramsay. Brother of Marlene Maslovich (Walter) and the late Billy Lykoff (1956). Brother-in-law of Don (Nettie), late Jim (2016), Doug (Sally), late David and Keith, Brian (Shelly), Bill (Kathy), Nick (Lisa), Clarence (Lori) Market; Patricia, Carole (Roger), Sharon (Charlie), Lynne (Mike), Debra (Eugene), Leanne (Kevin), Marty (Tom), Anita and Mary. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Phil was an Honorary Member of the Knights of Columbus third and fourth degrees where he served as Deputy Grand Knight, Advocate, Trustee, Sentinel for Essex Council # 3305; Sentinel, Pilot, Captain, Navigator, Admiral Fr. Alvin P. Marentette Assembly # 2097. He was also very active with the Holy Name of Jesus Parish Council, Usher Club, Eucharistic Minister, Mission Club; helped raise funds for church additions and St. Peter’s Seminary. Phil was respected by everyone in both his professional career and personal life. Phil is resting at the Holy Name of Jesus Church (146 Talbot St. S, Essex) on Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. until time of the funeral mass at 12 noon. 3rd and 4th degree Knights of Columbus prayers at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Donations may be made St. Vincent de Paul or to the Mission Club at Holy Name. Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex entrusted with the arrangements. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com Donations to the St. Vincent de Paul c/o Holy Name of Jesus Parish 146 Talbot St. South Essex, Ontario N8M 1B4