raised in Concord, he is survived by his beloved wife Pattie (Clay) Gaige and adored cat
Munson. Additionally, he leaves behind a sister, Holly Wentworth and her husband John
of Concord, and brother Stephen Gaige and his wife Robin of Dover, all of New
Hampshire - besides nieces, nephew, cousins and dear friends. He was predeceased
by his parents, Earl H. Gaige and Julia (Holley) Gaige.
The 1978 Concord High School graduate made a home in Bow with Pattie for 30 years.
Phil had a special eye for fine arts and focused his career in art and photography. He
worked at McGowan Fine Arts for many years, and most recently Rowland Studio Art
Gallery, both in Concord. If he didn’t have a weekend wedding to photograph, he could
likely be found at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS), shooting a race or
vintage auto collection. Along the way he and Pattie spent a year in Las Vegas, Nevada
with their shared interests in arts and motor car racing, and a lifetime learning all lyrics
of his all-time favorites,The Rolling Stones.
Phil loved all things sports! He was a natural athlete and displayed his abilities from
an early age. He followed in his mother’s footsteps as a champion candlepin bowler,
and won the New Hampshire State championship for Boutwell's Bowling Center
several times in his teen-aged years.
Winter found Phil on the slopes from Ragged to Cannon mountains, with his fellow
skiers known affectionately as the “Rag-geezers”, and summers on the Loudon
Country Club course, golfing with great friends. He treasured his camping trips to Lake
Umbagog with his brother and nephew. And every Thursday night, you could find him
with the Pool gang enjoying a beer and a game. True to his New England roots, he
always cheered for the Bruins, Sox, Celtics, and Patriots.
Phil was incredibly warm, good natured, and funny. His goofy stories and jokes would
bring tears to your eyes from laughter. He loved making people smile and laugh,
especially children. He wore his Santa and Milo the Moose costumes with heartfelt joy
and happiness - at events for the Bahre family, and even the Gunstock slopes until
through 2007.
The world has lost someone truly special, and his vibrant smile will be forever missed.
Pattie and his family invite friends to join us celebrating his life, with one last round at
Loudon Country Club, Route 106 in Loudon NH. on May 22, 2021 from 11am-2pm.
Remembering his well-lived life and spirit, donations are encouraged in Phil’s memory
to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Concord, NH www.centralnhclubs.org
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