Philip
Philip Saraf
d. June 10, 2016
Philip John Saraf, 86, of Savannah, Georgia, died Thursday evening, June 9, 2016, surrounded by friends and family, at Hospice Savannah.
He was a well-known Savannah artist, largely self-taught, who painted from the heart and saw beauty in the world around him. He was a kind and gentle soul and believed every day was a gift from God. Chickens were a recognizable feature in many of his works, which were painted in rural settings.
He is survived by siblings Phyllis Tabakian McShane, Antoinette R. Kastensmidt, Mary Anne Fischer, Rose M. Tootle, George A. Saraf, Antoine J. Saraf, Iris Smith, and many nephews and nieces.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning in St. James Catholic Church conducted by Father Mark J. Ross. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances to Hospice Savannah - Post Office Box #13190, Savannah, Georgia 31416-0190 or St. James Catholic Church ' 8412 Whitfield Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31406-6198.
Please visit the following website for further information and photos at epochlegacies.org.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning in St. James Catholic Church. Interment will be private.
He was a well-known Savannah artist, largely self-taught, who painted from the heart and saw beauty in the world around him. He was a kind and gentle soul and believed every day was a gift from God. Chickens were a recognizable feature in many of his works, which were painted in rural settings.
He is survived by siblings Phyllis Tabakian McShane, Antoinette R. Kastensmidt, Mary Anne Fischer, Rose M. Tootle, George A. Saraf, Antoine J. Saraf, Iris Smith, and many nephews and nieces.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning in St. James Catholic Church conducted by Father Mark J. Ross. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances to Hospice Savannah - Post Office Box #13190, Savannah, Georgia 31416-0190 or St. James Catholic Church ' 8412 Whitfield Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31406-6198.
Please visit the following website for further information and photos at epochlegacies.org.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning in St. James Catholic Church. Interment will be private.
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