Philip David Bisco

Portland – Philip David Bisco 46, passed away unexpectedly January 14, 2017, after battling a brief illness. Philip was born in Westbrook, ME on August 20, 1970, the son of Robert E. Heath and Linda Lee Bisco-Platt.

Philip worked as a self-employed carpenter for most of his life, he was heavily involved in the Portland Little League, serving as a board member and a coach on both of his son’s baseball teams. He was a diehard Red Sox and Chicago Bears fan, and more importantly, he was a devoted husband, father, and friend; who was cherished by his wife and children.

Philip is survived by and will be truly missed by his best friend, loving wife, and soulmate Gretchen (O’Connell) Bisco; daughter, Corey Jo; sons, Anthony Joseph and Jason Daniel; mother, Linda Lee Bisco-Platt and husband Alan of Wallingford, CT; brother, Jason Prescott; father and mother in-law, Joey and Barbara O’Connell of Buxton; brother-in-law, Kyle O’Connell and wife Wendy; their children, Whit and Jack; grandmother, Nina Ellis and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Philip was predeceased by his father, Robert Earl Heath; grandparents, Edward F. Bisco Jr and wife Josephine Bisco, and his grandfather, George D. Ellis and a brother Scott Suddy.

Friends may call from 1-3PM, with a celebration of life starting at 3PM on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral 199 Woodford St. Portland, ME 04103.

Philip was a loyal family man who loved coaching. Honoring Philip’s passion for coaching, donations in Philip’s name can be made to Portland Little League P.O. Box 10586 Portland, ME 04104 to provide participation scholarships.

Arrangements under the direction of Jones-Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, Portland, ME.