Online Obituaries Philip O. Urbano, age 82, of Avon, died Saturday, February 1, 2014 surrounded by his family after a period of failing health. He was the loving husband of Viola (Minerva) Urbano for over 64 years. Philip was born in Brockton, son of the late Oronzo and Anne (Ferrante) Urbano. He was a graduate of Brockton High School Class of 1949. He retired after 35 years with Metropolitan Life as an award winning Sales Manager. Philip enjoyed traveling, following the Red Sox and spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who had the good fortune to have known him. In addition to Philip's wife Viola, he is survived by his children, Margaret Clarkson and her husband Craig of Falmouth, Janice Brown and her husband Robert of North Falmouth, Philip Urbano, Jr. and his wife Jo Carol of Wrentham, Anne Savignano and her husband Richard of Brockton, Lawrence Urbano and his wife Karin of Shrewsbury, Bruce Urbano and his wife Cheryl of Raynham; also survived by his 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; his sister, Anne Princigalli; he also is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Joachim Urbano and Ida Meunier. Funeral Information Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt123) Brockton on Wednesday, February 5th at 9:00AM thence to St. Michael Parish, 87 No. Main St., Avon where a funeral mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul at 10:00AM. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home on Tuesday from 3:00-7:00PM.