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Philip Michael Hart Obituary

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Philip Michael Hart

Laurel, DE

November 10, 1950 - September 8, 2022

Philip Michael Hart Obituary

Philip Michael Hart, 71, of Laurel, Delaware passed away from this life on September 8, 2022. Michael, as he was known to his friends and family, was born in Washington, DC on November 10, 1950 and grew up in Frederick, Maryland where he attended Thomas Johnson High School. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Patricia Hart, sons Zachary and Joshua, grandchildren Franklin, Isabella, Eva, Marysol, Noah, Chessa, Chelsea and Reese, brother Matthew Hart, sisters Valerie Hart, Kate Hart Rogers and Megan Hart Waters. Michael had 5 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by daughter Dawn Field and son Gabriel Hart. Michael lived a passionate, rich life filled with diversity and adventure. He was an excellent cook and worked in the restaurant business for years until ultimately finding a career in nursing. Michael began nursing in the operating room then moved on to addiction recovery and treatment and finally, pediatric inpatient psychiatric care. He was infinitely interested in literature and read constantly. Michael loved music and was a gifted guitar player, singer and songwriter. He traveled frequently and explored many parts of Europe, Mexico and the USA. Michael, Pat and their Doberman pinscher “Chani” hiked the Appalachian Trail for 33 days in the 1970’s. In the 1990’s Michael donated his nursing skills by volunteering in Albania to assist the refugees of the Bosnian War. Michael leaves behind a legacy of love, friendship, intelligence and philanthropy.

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