Philip Link

Philip Link

July 03, 1932 - September 16, 2018

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Philip Link passed away on September 16, 2018. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa on July 3, 1932 to Joseph and Marie (Richard) Link. Philip was raised and educated in Dubuque where he graduated from St. Columbkille's and attended Loras College. Additional education was received in the military service. He served in the USAF during the Korean War from 1952-1956, receiving an Honorable Discharge. He then began his lifelong career at the Indianapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center where he was a controller; instructor; and supervisor. Philip retired in 1988 with 35 years of Government Service.

Philip coached junior basketball in the CYO and Municipal Gardens League in the seventies. After retirement he spent may years doing volunteer income tax returns in the VITA and TCE programs. Memberships groups: Knights of Columbus #3682; Fourth Degree Assembly 245; American Legion Post 500; NARFE Chapter 151; and St. Christopher Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by both parents; brothers Richard (Mary) Link; John (Mary) Link and son Gregory (Lani) Link. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Barbara Farrell Link; daughter Catherine Link and son Thomas Link. Also surviving are sisters Lois (John) Drexler, and Mary Virginia (Richards) Meyers; and brother Joseph (Connie) Link Jr.

Nurse wife Barbara was a wonderful caregiver the past ten years helping Philip cope with Multiple Myeloma Blood Cancer. Donations may be made to Multiple Myeloma Research Fund PO BOX 7072 Indianapolis, IN 46207.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Stevens Mortuary 5520 W. 10th Street Indianapolis, IN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at St. Chrristpher Catholic Church 5301 W. 16th Street Indianapolis, IN, with visitation from 9:30 AM until time of Mass. Interment to follow in Westridge Park Cemetery. Please visit www. stevensmortuary.net to leave an online condolence or to share a special story about Philip.

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John Link
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My thoughts and prayers are with Barb, Cathy and Tom. Uncle Phil meant the world to me and I’m going to miss him. He rolemodeled how to be a strong Christian man, father and husband. I will be forever grateful and better off for Gods gift of allowing me to be his nephew. He’s in heaven with his son, together again. God bless and Rest In Peace.
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Cleve Francoeur
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I was so sorry to hear Phil had passed away, What a GREAT person, We worked 4 days a week with each other and I was always in awe how nice he treated other people, His quite voice and manner was a reassurance to new controllers, He and I had some great times together as supervisors, we had a lot of laughs, To his family, how proud you must be of a great person, who always practiced what he preached.
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Marty Forsythe
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Barb, Cathy & Tom, So sorry about your loss. I have many great memories of our times spent with you & Phil. So happy I was a able to see you when I was back in July. Russ always said Phil was the nicest person he knew. Love Marty
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Billie H. Vincent
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I was an air traffic control colleague of Phil for several years. I always admired him, his self-composure, sense of presence and projected confidence in all situations. He was always a gentleman and a pleasure to be around. Billie H. Vincent
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Bob Altizer
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Phil and I worked together at Indianapolis ARTCC for many years. I always respected Phil for his treatment of other people and myself. If there is a place in heaven waiting...Phil is there.
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Robert Means
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I had the pleasure of knowing Phil during my time as a controller. Phil was an outstanding man & a true gentleman. It was my good fortune to have known him. He will be missed by all his friends & family. God's grace & blessing on him.

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