Philip visited me in Atlanta back in 2005. We spent a weekend sight seeing, and also visiting Steve Warren in his office. It was very memorable, like all of my encounters with him.


I had no words to express what I feel. Phil has been a friendly presence for the very short period I was in Lansing, and that was the most significant period of my life. I'm grateful to Phil and to life that allowed me to know him and to open my mind. Thanks to family Trosko.
I can immagine the huge emptiness Phil left, James and Kay, even if  from the other part of the world I'm close to both of you.
In this photo a smily day for me thank to Phil...

Dear Jim and Kay -

Thank you for sharing all those wonderful pictures of Philip from his childhood, and memories of people who knew Philip many more years than we did, on your Facebook page. We do  recall a wonderful evening in your home in Okemos and all of us going out for dinner; Phil punctuated the conversation in interesting ways on issues he was serious about.  Since then, we have shared some thoughts on being parents of bright, creative, and intense children - often a joy and sometimes a roller-coaster ride.  We also talked about the need to understand them better - we would like to make a donation in Philip's name to a group you feel is doing good work in this area. 

Have a wonderful celebration of Philip's life, tomorrow; it is the beginning of many years of post-memorial positive memories.  As Nigerians would say, "Remain Blessed". 

Turner and Miriam Isoun
Abuja, Nigeria 

Kay and Jim, please, take my very sincere condolences in these days of  memory of Philip. I am so sorry for that.  Philip was very open, kind and unforgettable person. He  will stay in my heart forever. 
Sergei Petrenko.

In loving memory of Philip Randall Trosko

I WROTE A SONG

I wrote a song
to find again
your silent voice,
brought a flower
that would shine
in the darkness of your eyes.
I grew a dream
to visit your tomorrow,
drawn a journey
we’d walk together
I imagined
another moment
to see you elsewhere.
Now I want
to leave you a sign
a lyric that remains
hatched between the fingers
while I carry
the smell of your years
with me forever.

Palermo, Italy - June 6th, 2018

I knew the day I met Phil at CMH that he  was a gift to the universe. My son and I were fairly new to the Lansing community and Phil motioned us to join his table. He was so knowledgeable and comfortable about all that we, as 'newbies' , we're about to venture into......recovery from mental illness.

We would occasionally join him for a spontaneous meal at the Meridian Mall and listen to Phil talk about the wonders of technology and the universe.
A very deep and caring man. 

My son, RJ, and I will miss his eager company and knowledgeable grasp of this world we occupy......called love.

Philip was my best friend. He was very smart  and extremely caring. I still can't believe it till this day that he is gone. There will be a space for him in God's kingdom in the heavens above. I surely believe that. 

OBITUARY

Philip Randal Trosko

April 13, 1966 – March 13, 2018

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

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