Phillip Grida

Phillip Grida, 97, of Quakertown, passed away at home on August 2, 2025. He was born in Quakertown on July 30, 1928 to the late Samuel and Rosarria (Mosarra) Grida, on the same farm where he would pass 97 years later. Phillip was the loving husband of June Arlene (Young) Grida for 70 years.

In the 1940s Phillip was a nightclub entertainer, and he both sang and played the accordion in the band "The Happy Rangers". He would get called into the U.S. Army and proudly served in Korea. After returning stateside he would go on to build two different homes with June. Phillip worked as a cook at Carmens, helping at hosiery factories, and at Eddy Delikate helping to build homes. His last employment was at Moore Business Forms, where he was their first hire. Phillip then took early retirement so he could return to the fields and farming full time. He truly loved the land and watching things grow. Phillip would volunteer at Phoebe, returning to his early days playing accordion and singing. He was a lifetime member of Paletown Rod & Gun Club, and would regularly help cook there.

Phillip is survived by his wife June; numerous nieces; nephews; and other extended family. He is predeceased by his parents and siblings Carmel Grida, Josephine Zangle, Angeline Pearce, Mary Miller, and John Grida.

All are invited on Monday, August 11, to St. Isidore Roman Catholic Church, 2545 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown, PA 18951 for a viewing from 9:00-10:50am and a mass at 11:00am. Interment to follow at St. Isidore Cemetery.