FONDY, Philip L. March 3, 1935 - Oct. 10, 2015 Philip ("Phil") Lewis Fondy, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in his home on Saturday Oct 10, 2015. Phil was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the only son of the late Lewis J. and May T. Fondy. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Jacquelin Rae Rice Fondy. Phil graduated from Fairborn High School in 1952. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University in 1957 and a Master's degree in Nuclear Physics. Phil was a Professional Engineer and made significant contributions to the field of chemical engineering during his long tenure with Dayton-based Chemineer. In 1986 he was the recipient of a Distinguished Alumni Award from The Ohio State University College of Engineering. Phil had a long and fulfilling business career, serving in senior executive positions for major companies. After "retiring," Phil went on to start up and run his own successful business. Phil loved his family and his friends very much. Phil is survived by his son Timothy Fondy (Penny) of Westerville, OH; his daughter Karen Rohrbach (Terry) and her children Brandon, James and Jack of Columbus, OH; his son Michael (Ronnie) and his children Grant, Emily, Michael and Timothy of Dayton, OH; and his niece Debbie (Gordon) Ashley and her children Steve and Tiffany of Paducah, KY. Phil had special affection for his dear friends Donna Thompson, Barry Thomas and Dwayne Redwine and his lifelong friend Ivan Thompson. Phil's favorite "buddy" was his dog, Jack. Phil was a long-time member of the Dayton Country Club and an avid Ohio State Buckeye football fan. Phil was known and loved for his kindness and generosity and his quick smile and sharp wit. He contributed to numerous charitable organizations and made it a priority to help those in need. Visitation will be held on Wednesday Oct. 14, 2015 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the Tobias Funeral Home located at 5471 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, OH 45429. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM following the visitation. Interment will be at Woodland Cemetery. In honor of his late wife Jacquelin, Phil asked that memorial donations be made to the (cancer.org;