Philip Anthony LaPenna

The Obituary La PENNA, Philip Anthony - Entered into rest at the Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Friday, September 6, 2013 at the age of 78. He began his long and diverse musical career as an accordionist, teaching in his studio on Browns Line in Toronto and playing with people like King Ganam. He was a studio musician with the CBC for a time. Then he switched to organ and played the gamut from nightclubs to Maple Leaf Gardens to churches. All will miss his gift of music. Phil was a brother of Mary and her husband Italo Desiri. Predeceased by his parents Rocco LaPenna and Grace Falcone and his bother Nick. Philip will be remembered by his nieces and nephews Paul, Nino, Angela and Grace. A private burial service will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Lindsay. Family and friends are invited to call at the Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay, on Thursday, September 12th from 12:30 p.m. until time of a memorial service in celebration of his life at 1:30 p.m. If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart & Stroke Foundation can be made online at www.mackeys.ca or at the funeral home. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestar/obituary.aspx?n=philip-anthony-la-penna&pid=166889923#fbID=1162740332