Philip Varricchione, 87, cherished brother, husband, father, grandfather, mentor and friend, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025. He was a devoted husband, soulmate and best friend to the late Catharine (Kay) Dean Varricchione; a loving and supportive father to Marc Varricchione (Sharon) and Annie Garner (Doug); dearest Peppy and biggest fan of Abby and Lola Varricchione and Finn and Sully Garner; beloved son of the late Frank and Simone Poulin Varricchione; brother of the late Mary Louise Varricchione-Lyon and Lou Varricchione; and survived by siblings Pauline Van Sleet, Terry Benway, and Jim, John and Thom Varricchione.
Phil was born on February 25, 1938, and raised in Burlington, Vt. He was a graduate of Cathedral High School and Saint Michael’s College and served in the U.S. Navy. Early in his career, he was an English teacher and coach at Rice Memorial High School, worked for IBM in purchasing, and worked for Smith Bell & Thompson in both the real estate and insurance divisions.
Phil never strayed far from the community he loved. He treasured his connection to Burlington and gave back to it as owner of Longe Brothers Market for 18 years. He was a man of great presence and generosity, greeting everyone who came through the doors with respect and extending store credit to loyal customers.
Phil worked hard, loved deeply, joked loudly and never knew a stranger. Whether you met him once or saw him every day, he welcomed you warmly, and you felt forever connected. He’ll be remembered for sharing his knowledge, humor and charm at endless family gatherings, lunches with lifelong friends and coffee club meetings. His was a life well lived, and he’ll forever be in our hearts.
Per Phil’s request, there will be no services. Please consider donating in his memory to the McClure Miller Respite House, 3113 Roosevelt Hwy., Colchester, VT 05446 or https://www.uvmhealth.org/give-back/give-to-uvm-health/give-to-home-health-hospice
Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral & Cremation Services. To send online condolences, please visit Phil’s Tribute Wall, https://7dvt.pub/PVarricchioneWall