Philip A. Johnson, 63, of Batavia passed away on Friday July 21, 2023 at Strong Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Batavia on October 16, 1959 to the late J. Robin and Geraldine (Eyre) Johnson.
Phil is survived by the love of his life; fiancé Cheryl Murray Ditzel of Batavia; children Emmaline (Billy) White of Warsaw, Nicole Johnson of Batavia and Austin Johnson of Batavia; sister Molly (Scott) Johnson of Danville, VA; grandchildren Micah White, Conlan Johnson and Shayley Johnson.
Phil loved football, his favorite team was Vikings and he also liked the Bills. He enjoyed camping at Godfrey’s Pond. He occasionally hunted deer. He loved to jam out to Rush, Bob Segar and Kid Rock as loud as possible. Phil loved to garden and cook and was a very blunt and honest person, but when he loved something he loved it passionately.
There will be no prior calling hours and Services will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to WNY Mercy Flight 100 Amherst Villa Rd. Buffalo, NY 14225 or the Kidney Foundation of WNY 4444 Bryant & Stratton Way Williamsville, NY 14221. To leave an online message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.
