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Phil May

Dec 5, 2017

Philip G. May, 83, of Harvard, IL died Thursday November 23, 2017 at his home. He was born in Chicago on September 14, 1934 to George and Alvina (Kirchner) May. He married Jeannine Sebby on October 14, 1961 in Skokie.

Mr. May dedicated his life to being a Beekeeper, he was known for his expertise in the field. For 60 years he was a member of American Beekeeping Federation and he was also a member of Northern Illinois Beekeepers Association. He was an award winning member of the HaHa Givers Club and the Regents Sports and athletic club. He spent his winters in Florida and enjoyed playing softball and Bocce ball there. He was a Chicago White Sox Fan. He was loved and will be missed.

He is survived by his wife of 56 loving years, Jeannine May; two sons,Timothy (Peg) May and Thomas (Kirsten) May; 4 grandchildren, Colin May, Gina (Phill) Steele, Mary May and Michael May; also a sister, Judith (Gilbert) Novak; and many cousins nieces and nephews.

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