75-91 Main St, Warwick, New York, 10990

Their Name

Philip Michael Granger

Their Nickname

Philly

Birthday

11/18/1981

Age at Time They Passed

38

Date Passed

5/29/2020

Your First & Last Name

Kathryn Granger

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

Phil was so funny. He had such a dry sense of humor and made everyone laugh. He loved sports. He played golf and football in high school. Phil suffered from depression at an early age. When he was 14 he went to a treatment center in Utah for 8 months. When he came back he went to Don Bosco high school. He excelled and was his happiest. He had so many friends .

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

Phil was a late starter with opioids. He drank alcohol but nothing crazy. He had a serious skin disease which caused him a lot of pain. He also hurt his back and was prescribed pain pills. He told me the first time he took one he felt normal. It calmed his terrible anxiety. That was the beginning. He eventually started using heroin. He was in and out of rehabs, jail and lived on the streets. My poor son❤️????????

What made them smile?

Phil’s daughter Lily Anna. He loved her so much.

What do you miss the most about them today?

I don’t miss the insanity but I miss my son. I miss his sense of humor. I miss watching him and his daughter interact . They were great together.

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

I’m so sorry????

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