Philip Kalisz, 65, of Barrackville, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer Thursday morning, Aug. 6, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Morgantown on Aug. 17, 1954, son of the late Frank and Anna Gluvna Kalisz.
He was a coal miner and retired from Patriot Coal, formerly Eastern Associated Federal #2 Mine. He loved spending time with his family, had a thirst for knowledge and was always teaching his kids and grandchildren. He was a graduate of Fairview High School.
Philip is survived by his wife Vine Jane Ice Kalisz, of Barrackville. He is also survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Pamala and Tom Brookover, of Metz; one daughter-in-law, Caroline Kalisz; and one granddaughter Kayla Kalisz, both of California.
He is also survived by his stepchildren, Debbie O’Connor and Jim Doty, of Barrackville, Jeanine and Bob Gorbey, of Grant Town, Ranea and Chad Seremetis, of Pennsylvania, and Vanessa Ice, of Barrackville. Also surviving are his step-grandchilden, Eric and Mary Martin, of Barrackville, Jahnel Whiien, of Fairmont, Andy Scritchfield and Linda, of Barrackville, Kenny Nicely and Mikee Hall, of Grant Town, and Scott Scritchfield, of Fairmont.
He is also survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Tim and Linda Kalisz, of North Carolina, Tom and Kathy Jo Kalisz, of Virginia, two sisters and one brother-in-law, Cathe Kalisz, of Virginia, and Rebecca and Ned Meacham, of Pennsylvania.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Franklin Joseph Kalisz; one brother, Paul Kalisz; and one sister, Barbara Kalisz.
Friends may call at Ross Funeral Home, 801 Fairmont Avenue, Fairmont, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Monday with Fr. Joseph Konikattil officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
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