Phillip James Uecker R.I.P.

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 Uecker, Philip James, - 72, left us suddenly on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Phil was born in Phila., PA 
 Phil was a life-long resident of Galloway Twp. Phil was a loving husband, father and adoring grandfather. His 2nd family was his community which he dedicated his life to serving and loved as well as he had his country as a United States Marine. Phil served the United States Marine Corp. from 1965-1971 as a Sgt. in the 1st Recon Unit in Vietnam for one tour. He was a proud member of the Cape Atlantic Detachment of the USMC League and had served as State Commandant of N.J. for 2 years, as well as a Pack Leader for the Military Order of the Devil Dogs. He also served as a police officer for Galloway Twp. Police Dept. from 1972-1997. Phil was a Past Chief, Past President and life member of Bayview Volunteer Fire Company in Galloway since 1982. Phil also was a Security Specialist for Homeland Security, as well as, serving to assist Congressman Frank Lobiondo as the Veterans Liason. Phil dedicated his entire life to: mentoring, volunteering, teaching and being involved in many groups, foundations and organizations. He was a kind and gentle man who upheld the oaths he had taken...and lived by them.

 A visitation will be held on Friday, August 31st from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and again on Saturday, September 1st from 9:00 to 10:00 AM with a service starting at 10:00 AM all at Wimberg Funeral Home, 211 E. Great Creek Road, Galloway 609-641-0001. Interment will immediately follow at the Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Phil's name to Toys for Tots www.toysfortots.org. Expressions of love and sympathy may be placed online at: www.wimbergfuneralhome.com