Philip Linsky of Marblehead, entered into rest on January 20, 2022 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Elaine L. Linsky. Devoted father of Todd Linsky and his wife Cori. Cherished grandfather of Adam, Alex, and Alicia Linsky. Dear son of the late Benjamin and Bertha Linsky. The loving brother of the late George Linsky and his wife Audrey. Loving brother-in-law of Patti and Daniel Kublin. The devoted cousin of Nancy and Herbert Miller and Ellen Gordon and her late husband Stanley. Philip also is survived by his many loving nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.
Philip grew up in Salem, MA graduated from UMass Amherst and Mass College of Optometry, after graduation he became a practicing doctor of optometry and raised his family in Marblehead. He was a dedicated member of congregation Shirat Hayam of the North Shore, a past president of Temple Israel and a member of the Kernwood Country Club. He was an avid Golfer, very proud of his profession but most of all he loved to be able to spend time with friends and family and enjoyed good food.
A funeral service for Philip will be held on January 24, 2022 at 1:00PM at Congregation Shirat Hayam of the North Shore, 55 Atlantic Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907. Proof of vaccination is required for entry. Interment will immediately follow the service at Shirat Hayam Cemetery in the Temple Israel section, 506 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA 01960.
Due to Covid concerns Shiva will be private.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 or League School of Greater Boston for Autism. 300 Providence highway Walpole Ma 02032.
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