Philip Aponte, 53, of Lodi, passed away on March 31, 2024. Born and raised in Passaic he lived there and in Pennsylvania before moving to Lodi 10 years ago. A chemical waste inspector for Univar Solutions in Middletown, PA for 10 years, Phillip also worked as a Barber for many years and was an avid fisherman.

Beloved father of Luke who passed away in 2020. Devoted son of Phyllis "ChiChi" (Fanelli) Aponte of Lodi, and the late Santos Aponte. Dear brother of Santine Angelo Aponte and his wife Liby Velez of Clifton, Arnold Aponte and his wife Jumarie Ortiz and Joel Aponte and his wife Addie Cruz Garcia, all of Puerto Rico.

Memorial Gathering, Friday April 5, 2024, 5-8 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation was private.