Philip Matthew Gavranic Highland, Indiana Obituary

Philip Matthew Gavranic

<p>Philip Gavranic, 76, born November 24, 1946, &nbsp;formerly of Highland and Crown Point, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023. </p><p>Phil is survived by his former wife, Anita; daughters, Debbie (Dave) Kirk and Laurie (Eric) Hilgeman; sons, Philip Jr. (Tasha) Gavranic and Chris Gavranic. Also survived by grandchildren, David, Ben, Josh, Noah and Abbey Kirk; Zac and Jake Hilgeman as well as his sister, Lynette (the late Ron) Maty. Preceded in death by parents, Matt and Dorothy Gavranic. </p><p>Phil was a US Army veteran serving in Vietnam. He was formerly employed by and retired from BP Amoco as a chief operator. Also employed by Crown Point High School. </p><p>Phil enjoyed working on cars and owned a body shop in Whiting in the 70s. </p><p>He is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his family. We are thankful for the hope and comfort we have, that we will be reunited with him one day in heaven because of his faith in Jesus. </p><p>Visitation will be Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM with Pastor Dave Kirk officiating at Hillside Funeral Home &amp; Cremation Center, 8941 Kleinman Avenue Highland, IN.&nbsp; </p><p>For additional information, please contact Hillside Funeral Home &amp; Cremation Center Konnie Kuiper-Michael Kuiper-Vass by calling 219-838-0800 or visiting us at hillsidefhcares.com. </p>
November 24, 1946 - March 17, 202311/24/194603/17/2023
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Reta Kirk
March 21, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this most difficult time. We want to celebrate Phil in a lasting way thru planting a tree in his honor.
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March 21, 2023
Knowing that Phil will be watching over us with the rest of the Nastavs -

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Lynette, Ron, Julie & Family
March 19, 2023
With loving memories of Philip. RIP Brother & Uncle
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The staff at Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center
March 18, 2023
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Philip. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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