Philip Peter Agnello

Our beloved Phil, born on April 17, 1944, passed away on November 5, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Peter S. and Pauline Agnello; and his nephew, Peter Lipscomb. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda; and his siblings, Jackie (Neal) Lipscomb, Tom (Marie) Agnello, Pauline Kelly, Roseanne Homrich, Peter Agnello (Diane Spoelstra), and Mary Jo (Doug) MacNeil. Phil also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and cousins about whom he often inquired. Whenever a concern was mentioned, he would reply, “I will pray for them.”

Throughout his life, Phil faced challenges that were sometimes difficult to understand and accept. Yet through it all, he remained a genuinely caring, thoughtful, and polite man, reflecting the values instilled in him by his parents.

Phil met Linda while attending adult education classes, and their friendship soon developed into a deep love. A perfect complement to one another, they married in 1984 and were often seen walking hand in hand. Phil enjoyed a 32-year career at Steelcase Inc., which provided him with many meaningful opportunities and experiences. He loved his Steelcase sweatshirt so much, he even wore it on hot summer days. Together, Phil and Linda enjoyed attending Steelcase Retiree Club activities and outings, where they were warmly welcomed, accepted, and cared for by a community that meant so much to them. Later in life, Phil developed a passion for reading and could often be found napping with a book in his lap.

Our family is immensely grateful to Jan Waterway for many years of guidance. We also wish to thank the staff at Commonwealth Senior Living at North Byron, Optimal Care Hospice, and nurse, Brianna Leonard, RN, who all ensured Phil’s peaceful passing into his parents’ cradled arms. Phil, thank you for being our brother. You taught us more than you could ever know. Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, followed by a memorial service at 7:00pm, officiated by Chaplain Doug Wood. Both will be held at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, located at 4031 Clyde Park Avenue SW, Wyoming, MI 49509. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Optimal Care Hospice.