Philip Lee "Phil" Wade

Philip “Phil” Wade, 87, of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, passed away March 6, 2023 at the University of Maryland Medical Center, in La Plata, Maryland surrounded by family, after a long battle with pneumonia. Phil was born on August 26, 1935, in Hagerstown, Maryland, to Paul Edward Wade and Anna Catherine Ritter. Phil graduated from Chamberlain High School in Washington, D.C. where he played baseball and football. He served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956 in the Famous 4th Division, 12th Infantry Regiment. Stationed in Germany, Phil played USAREUR football for the 12th Infantry Warriors, the only undefeated grid team in 1955. On June 9, 1958, Phil joined the District of Columbia Fire Department and provided the residents of Washington, D.C. dedicated and loyal service until February 27, 1981. During his 22 years on the fire department, Phil rose to the rank of Captain and was acting Battalion Chief. He was proud of his fire department service, belonged to the Emerald Society, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 36 and assisted the Retired Fire Fighter’s Association by attending numerous fire fighter funerals. After the fire department, Phil worked in security at the Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, Maryland and later went on to be the Safety Compliance Officer at the Washington Times Newspaper in Washington, D.C. Phil’s main love was for his family. He and wife Michaelina were married on May 4, 1957 and remained happily so for over 65 years. He enjoyed all family gatherings, vacations, little league sports, graduations, weddings, birthdays and any other occasion to spend time with family and friends. Prior to her passing, Phil was extremely close to his only sibling, sister Connie. Husband, Brother, Dad, Granddad, Great Granddad will be deeply missed. Phil is survived by wife Michaelina, children Terry Ann (Mike), Randy Lee (Tracey) and Paul Anthony (Amy). He is survived by grandchildren Laura Ann (Andrew), Kyle Thomas (Christine), Kane Alexander, Shelby LeeAnn, and great grandchildren Thomas Martin and Eli Yang. On March 6th, Phil joined child Philip Edward, oldest son of Phil and Michaelina, who passed away on October 24, 1961. Phil also loved to travel all over the world and enjoyed frequently going to Myrtle Beach and Florida. He was an avid sports enthusiast watching all sports especially the Baltimore Orioles, Washington Redskins and Washington Capitals. Phil was a heavily devoted Catholic, practiced his faith regularly and was a loyal member of the Knights of Columbus. He generously supported his church, St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, Wounded Warrior Project, Shriners Hospitals for Children, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and other various charities. Gifts in lieu of flowers may be made in Phil’s memory to St. Mary Catholic Church Newport, 11555 St. Mary’s Church Rd, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 or St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Philip Lee "Phil" Wade

August 26, 1935 - March 6, 2023