Philip Francis Calise
February 1, 1952 – August 30, 2025
Announcing the passing of Phil Calise at home in Blaine, WA, after a truly valiant fight with pancreatic cancer.
Beloved husband of Elaine Rogers, he leaves behind his son Matthew Calise (wife Tiffany and grandson Archer), and stepchildren Kimberly, Michael and Kathleen, as well as grandchildren Sarah and Nathan and his sisters Mary Ann (husband John) and Jo Ann, and nephew PJ and niece Kaitlyn.
Phil was born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Edison, NJ. He graduated Salem College in Salem, WV and lived there with his first wife Cynthia, and son Matthew, before moving to Blaine, WA. in 2002. Phil was a much-loved member of the Blaine community for 23 years and was well known for his birding activities. The birdwatching community will surely miss him and his friendly manner. He was employed at Semiahmoo Resort for all of those 23 years and loved his job in engineering, meeting many of his friends there.
Please feel welcome in joining a Celebration of Life service at Semiahmoo Resort at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 18 in the tent at back of building (please park at the front).
