Mr. Philip Thomas Sciortino Jr.

Mr. Philip Thomas Sciortino, Jr., age 80, of Winter Park, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Dr. Sciortino was born on August 4, 1933 in Bergenfield, New Jersey. He is survived by his loving wife, Jo, children Tom (Kathy) Sciortino, Susan Sciortino, Gloria (Bill) Rogers, Paul Sciortino, Terri (Tim) Koepsell and Patti (Steven) McDaniel, grandchildren Sean (Sara) Sciortino, Gina (Joe) Glasgow, Ryan Sciortino, Matthew (Courtney) Rogers, Kyle Sciortino, Krista Rogers, Stephanie Sciortino, Rose Sciortino, Charlie Koepsell, Michael McDaniel, Paul Sciortino, Jr., Seth Sciortino, Hunter Koepsell and Amy McDaniel, great grandchildren Thomas, Connor and Alice Sciortino and Aiden Sciortino, sister Tuni Blackwelder (John Dowd) and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was welcomed into Heaven by his son, Steven and daughter-in-law, Sarah (Paul) Sciortino. Phil met the love of his life, Jo, when he was 7 years old. A family favorite photo shows them sitting on a bicycle when he was 7 years old and she was 5 years old. They married in 1954 and celebrated 59 years of marriage in June. Joining the US Army in 1955 during the Korean War, he served honorably until 1957. Moving to Orlando in 1958, Dr. Sciortino lived in Orlando and Winter Park for 55 years. Dr. Sciortino lived his belief of being a lifelong learner. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Fordham University in 1954, a Masters of Education and MBA from Rollins College in 1968 and his PhD from Notre Dame in 1971. Beginning his lifelong love of education as a Math teacher at St. Charles, he touched thousands of lives as he continued teaching at Notre Dame, Rollins College and the University of Central Florida. Dr. Sciortino was the Supervisor of Schools for the Diocese of Orlando in 1966-1967. Well respected, he received the Professor of the Year award in the Education department in 1989. An avid volunteer in the community, he volunteered at Family, Friends and Chicken Soup and IHN at St. Margaret Mary. Appointed by the Supreme Court of FL to serve on the Board of Bar Examiners, he served for 20 years. He also served as President of the Board at The Greenhouse Family Counseling Center. Dr. Sciortino was an avid Notre Dame Fighting Irish fan who never missed a football game, even when he was in the hospital. He had a wry sense of humor and loved sharing his Italian heritage with family & friends! In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Phil’s honor to B.E.T.A Center, St. Margaret Mary or your favorite charity. Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory, 9001 N. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, Florida 32751 407-695-CARE(2273)

Mr. Philip Thomas Sciortino Jr.

August 4, 1933 - September 3, 2013