Philip was born on June 19, 1956, in Worcester, MA. Son of the late Joseph Arthur Gendron and Mary Ann Gendron (Whitehart). He had a profound love for carpentry, fishing and shooting pool, and he enjoyed drinking with anyone that would join him. Above all, he loved his family and his friends, and he was always willing to lend a helping hand where needed.
He is survived by his sons, William T. Gendron, Joseph A. Gendron, and Richard E. Gendron; his daughters, Kimberlee E. Gendron, Karah M. Zsoldos, and Tanya L. Strait; sisters, Veronica Wood and Ann Nocchi; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Dorothea Castillo, his brother David A. Gendron, and his granddaughter, Leilani M. Zsoldos.