Philip F Lentz

Philip F. Lentz of Bristol, PA passed away peacefully on March 11, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was 92. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA he has been a resident of Bristol Boro for over 60 years.  He served in the US Navy during World War II as a Seaman Second Class who was stationed in Guam.  As a devoted catholic and parishioner of St Ann Church in Bristol, Phil was an usher and a parish volunteer for numerous events and committees throughout his lifetime.  He was also a life member of the John Billington VFW Post #6495, a life member of St. Ann Athletic Club, an active member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1169 and a retired employee of Farruggio’s Express Inc.  Over the years Phil, with a joyful smile, spent time as an avid billiard player and a ballroom dancer, which was a pastime he really enjoyed doing with his wife. In addition to these activities there was always one love for Phil. That love was being surrounded by family and friends as they enjoyed a good Italian meal accompanied by a nice glass of red wine.  He is preceded in death by his parents Philip and Margaret Lentz.  Phil will be greatly missed by his loving and beloved wife of 50 years Rita Lentz (Porfirio-Profy), his children Joseph Lentz, Maria Lentz Fitzgerald and her husband Philip, Darlene Johnson (Carl Walker), his grandchildren Philip, Daniel and Jason, Great grandson Jaiden and many dear special relatives and friends locally and in Italia.  Relatives and friends are invited to call Tuesday evening, March 17, 2020 from 7 – 9 pm and Wednesday morning 10 – 11 am at St Ann Church, 357 Dorrance Street, Bristol, PA 19007.  Funeral mass will begin at 11 am.  Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the Autism Speaks 1060 State Road, Second Floor Princeton, NJ 08540.