ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: KATICH, PHILIP 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Sunday, October 26, 2014

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KATICH, PHILIP 
March 16, 1924 - October 26, 2014

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Philip Katich passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the age of 90.

Beloved husband of 54 years to Dorothy Lightner Katich. Loving of father of Ann 
Keegan, Mary Rodrigs, Philip Edward Katich, and David Katich. Son of the late 
Philip Katich and Anna Kuzma Katich. He had one brother Henry Katich, and two 
sisters Rosemary Wrkich and Emma Katich. He was the Grandfather of Elizabeth 
Garrett, Hugh Keegan, Erin Dawson, Matthew Rodrigs, Lauren Katich, Kyle Katich, 
and Kevin Katich. His Great-grandchildren include Silas Garrett, Samuel 
Garrett, Maeve Keegan, and Clare Keegan.

Phil was a native of Steubenville, Ohio where he grew up and attended high 
school. He was a graduate of Ohio State University where he received his PHD in 
geology. He served in WWII as a weatherman. Phil began his career in the 
petroleum industry in Colorado where his love for the outdoors grew. His career 
continued in New Orleans, LA, Jackson, MS (where he taught at Milsaps College), 
Dallas, TX, and Edmond, OK. He retired and moved to Redlands, CA where he 
enjoyed substitute teaching, took on several large construction projects, and 
was active in the lives of his first grandchildren. His final move was to 
Covington, LA where he continued his role as devoted father and grandfather. 
He became part of the Christwood Retirement community in 2007. 
He was a coach, swimmer, racquetball player, and exercise enthusiast. All who 
had the pleasure to knowing him will likely remember him most for his constant 
devotion to his family.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E.J. 
Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on November 3, 
2014 at 11:00 A.M. with visitation beginning at 9:00 A.M.

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