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August 3, 2026

Philip J. Kolea, 82 

Philip J. Kolea, 82, of Ocean City, NJ was welcome home by his Heavenly Father on August 13, 2022.

He was born and raised in Penn Valley, Pennsylvania. He attended Staunton Military Academy.

Phil owned the Auto Ranch, auto body and car wash. He was very active in the Ocean City Yacht Club as well as the Ocean City Tuna Club. He enjoyed spending time with family and loved when all the grandchildren were around filling the house with joy.

Phil was preceded in death by his wife, Judy, and son’s, Philip and Michael.

He is survived by his children Judy Ann (Drew), Jimmy (Amy); grandchildren: Alex, Andrew, Ryan, William, Kelly, Jack, James and PJ. He is survived by his sister’s, Katherine and Bobbi and brother’s, John and Jim.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday morning, August 19th at 10:30 am from The Church of the Resurrection of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, 200 West Tuckahoe Road, Marmora, NJ where friends may call from 9:30 am until the time of mass. Burial is private. The family asks that attendees wear bright colors. For condolences to the family, visit www.godfreyfuneralhome.com.

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