Philip D. Burnette

September 13, 1959 - January 29, 2020

Philip D. Burnette, (60), a life-long resident of Tarrytown, NY departed this life on January 29, 2020 at Northwell Phelps Hospital, in Sleepy Hollow, NY after enduring a long illness. Philip was born in Ayer, Massachusetts and raised in Tarrytown, New York. He graduated from Sleepy Hollow High School in 1977. He worked for many different companies throughout his lifetime, but was an entrepreneur by heart. He owned and operated his own businesses including Midnight Towing Services and his most recent and successful venture, The Cell Phone Surgeon, where he would diagnose and repair damaged mobile devices. He was an avid fisherman, designed and maintained saltwater aquariums, adored animals of all types, but had a soft spot for dogs. Philip was a loving, thoughtful and devoted father who cared deeply for his family and had a generous spirit of helping those in need. Philip leaves to cherish his memory and mourn his loss, his father William N. Burnette; brother Brian K, two sons, Philip and Desmond and a host of nieces, friends and relatives. A viewing will be held at Dwyer & Michael’s Funeral Home. 90 North Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591 on Thursday, February 6th, from 6-9pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 7th, at 10:00am at the First Baptist Church, 56 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591. Interment to follow at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.