- Date Of Birth: January 6, 1940
- Date Of Death: May 14, 2022
- State: New Jersey
Philomel “Phil” Mori Maglaya, age 82, of Tinton Falls, NJ passed away on Saturday, May 14th, 2022. Born in La Union, Philippines to Florencio and Juana Maglaya, he was the third of seven children.
Phil served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He had a long standing career with Kemper National and Hartford Steam Boilers as a nuclear engineer. Phil was a simple, hardworking man with a great sense of humor. He was devoted to his family and friends. His generosity and kindness helped support and sponsor many family members to come to the United States from the Philippines to plant family roots which are now flourishing.
Phil was a good husband and loving father, predeceased by his cherished wife of 51 years, Mercedita, in December, 2021. He was blessed with two beloved children, Eric (Elaine) Maglaya, and Melissa (Michael) Fernandes and his loving seven grandchildren, Alyssa, Ayden, Mia, Ava, Mia, Mikey and Ethan. Philomel was survived by his siblings Benjamin Maglaya, Amelia Ignacio, Estela Castillejos and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by siblings Adolfo Maglaya, Honesto Maglaya, and Shirley Garcia.
