Phillip Alexander Foleen, 38, of River Vale, NJ passed away on September 5, 2018. Phil is survived by his loving wife Sarah (nee Keshishian) as well as his children Aiden Alexander and Quinn Leeanne. Phil was born in Portland, Oregon to Chris Henry Foleen and Robin Anne Foleen (nee VanWessem) who survive him. He will be missed by his brother Aaron Christopher Foleen and Michael James Foleen, along with his wife, Jennifer Lynn Foleen (nee Pirnak), and their son, Declan Tobias. Phil’s grandmother Carolyn E. Foleen (nee Berkey) also survives him as well as Uncle Carl Alvin and Aunt Clara Susan Foleen, with their children, Anna Catherine Foleen, Chrysta Renee Milojevich (nee Foleen) and Chelsea Marie Foleen. Aunt Melinda Hill Delgado (nee VanWessem) with her children, Evangeline Noelle Delgado and Sebastian Elisha Delgado and finally, Aunt Heather Elizabeth Stanley (nee VanWessem) and Uncle Larry Stanley with cousins Jenny Lynn Stanley and Lauren Brooke Stanley. Phil will be missed by his father and mother – in – law, Paul and Janet Keshishian, sister – in – law Laura Keshishian and nephew Vance Keshishian as well as his sister and brother – in – law Rachel and Clay Shorrock with his niece and nephew Caroline and Andrew Shorrock.
An Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow, Phil graduated from Valley Catholic High School in Beaverton, Oregon where he lettered in Track & Field and set the school record for pole vault. From there he attended Adelphi University, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. after studying theater.
He stayed on at Adelphi becoming the Assistant Technical Director, helping students as they learned their craft. Employment at Strand Lighting, Altman Lighting followed. He became a free-lance theatrical electrician and an electrician for the Blue Man Group. His most recent position, one that he loved, was as an Account Executive at 4 Wall Entertainment.
Family will receive guests and celebrate his life from 1 – 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, N.J. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to support his wife, Sarah and their children. https://fundly.com/phil-foleen-memorial-fund-1
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