Philip graduated from Catawba College in 1951 and University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 1955. While in Buffalo he met Elaine Zarin, who became his wife of 64 years. They settled in New Jersey where Philip started a dental practice, which he ran until his retirement in 1997.
Philip was the pillar of his family. He was loved and respected by all who met him and will be dearly missed.
Philip is survived by his wife, Elaine; children, Michael Feinberg (Helene), Lori Roggen (Todd), Randi Rothfield (Robert); grandchildren Erica Akerman (Michael), Evan Feinberg (Samantha), Cassie Seidmon (Michael), Jillian Roggen, Ariel Rothfield, Melanie Feinberg, Lindsay Rothfield, and David Rothfield; and great grandsons, Harris Akerman and Cole Feinberg.