Phil Lee Caletka Sr., 66, of Manvel, Texas passed away on October 19, 2019. He was born in Houston, Texas on January 31, 1953 to Lester and Ethel Caletka. He was married to his wife of 44 years, Brenda Schaefer Caletka.
Phil had a career in Commercial A/C for Ideal Engineering for 26 years and then worked for Graco Mechanical until he retired. He was also a member of Pipefitter Local 211. Phil had a passion for fishing, coaching his kids sports and drag racing.
He is preceded in death by parents Lester and Ethel Caletka and in-laws Clarence and Minnette Schaefer.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years Brenda Schaefer Caletka; son Lee Caletka and wife Bridget; daughter Christy Browne and husband Mark; grandkids Chad and Brianna Dean; sister Sheridan Pierce and brother-in-laws Terence (Lisa) Schaefer and Kenny Schaefer, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Phil will be held Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, Texas 77598. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 10:00 am. A committal service to follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, Texas 77023.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
