Philip Robustellini

Former Montague Mayor and Montague City Councilman, Philip Steve Robustellini , age 76, passed away November 23, 2015. Philip was born September 5, 1939 in Yreka, to Pietro Robustellini and Lucy Weidman. Philip’s father, Pietro and family emigrated from Northern Italy in the early 1900’s where they eventually settled in the Cricket Flats area around 1919. Philip attended Delphic School and graduated from Yreka High School in 1958. He was the FFA President from 1957-58. In 1963, Philip married Jane Mathews and they began their family in Yreka. Philip worked for Lorenzini Construction until he started his fuel business in the mid 1960’s. Among his 20 years in the fuel business, Philip spent many years in the logging industry (including Alaska) and worked as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic. In 1995, Phil married Nellann Eastlick. Philip became a member of The Elks Lodge #1980 in 1961, and was fondly known as “Mr. Chuck Wagon” for his successful Chuck Wagon leadership as well as his countless community involvements. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and upon his death he held the honor of Grand Knight. He also was a member of the Moose Lodge and a Shasta Valley Cemetery Board Member for several years. Philip’s biggest hobby was his love for restoring and collecting antique tractors. He enjoyed gardening and cooking and actively volunteered at the St. Joseph’s Soup Kitchen, along with helping at the Collier’s Rest Area Information Center during the summer months. Philip was a loving, caring husband, father and grandfather. Underneath his tough exterior he had a huge heart and was always willing to help others in their time of need. If it was broke he could fix it. If he had it you could borrow it. He always had time for a slice of apple pie. As a lifetime Siskiyou County resident, Philip knew just about everybody and always had a special story to share. Philip’s community was important to him and he spent several years engaged in improvement projects, activities and lending his help where needed. Philip is preceded in death by his wife, Nellann Robustellini; father, Pietro Robustellini; his step-mother, Angie Robustellini; his brother David Robustellini; his infant daughter, Patricia Robustellini. Philip is survived by his sons and daughter in-laws, Stephen & Lisa Robustellini, Michael & Lisa Robustellini, and John & Kim Robustellini, step-son Bert Skillen (Jennie) and their two children, Jared and Claire. His mother, Lucy Weidman; brothers, Robert Robustellini (Laurie), Peter Robustellini, Ronald Robustellini and his sister Nancy Methvin. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Chelsea, Cierra, Cody, Joshua, Mathew, Kaedon and Annabella Robustellini; great grandchild, Kaleb Robustellini, and his nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Yreka. Following the church services there will be a burial service at Little Shasta Cemetery, with a reception to follow at the St. Joseph's Parrish Hall in Yreka. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Philip Robustellini

September 5, 1939 - November 23, 2015