Philip D. Walsh passed away suddenly at his home in Melrose on August 20, 2015. He was 68 years of age. Phil was raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1965 and lived most of his life in Melrose. He lived in Gloucester from 1991-2014 before moving back to Melrose. While living in Melrose Phil was a Melrose Youth Hockey Coach and loved to play hockey. Mr. Walsh was a self employed contractor and owned and operated Philip Walsh Contracting for many years. Phil worked at the manager for the Peabody Car Wash for several years and then worked as a grounds keeper at Essex Country Club in Machester-by-the-Sea, a job he thoroughly enjoyed. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing at Mt. Hood in Melrose, golf courses in the Gloucester Area or where ever he could. He was a devote catholic, was a longtime member of St. Mary's Church in Melrose and was very active at Sacred Heart Church in Manchester-by-the-Sea while he was living in Gloucester. He was an excellent carpenter and could make or fix anything. Phil was also a member of the Gloucester Elks and the Melrose Elks. Mr. Walsh was the loving father of Meghan Walsh & her husband Richard Kirk of Melrose. Devoted son of Letitia A. (Winton) Walsh of Melrose and the late Patrick J. Walsh. Also survived by numerous cousins & friends. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Monday August 24th from 4:00-8:00PM. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home on Tuesday at 8:00AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, Herbert St. Melrose at 9:00AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Burial at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. Memorial contributions may be made in Phil's name to St. Mary's Church, 46 Myrtle St. Melrose, MA 02176.