Mutual 11 honors Phil Mandeville with garden dedication

Approximately 75 people attended the dedication of the Phil Mandeville Memorial Garden in Mutual 11 on Sept.6, the first anniversary of his death.

Residents of Mutual 11 and members of the GRF and Mutual 11 Boards of Directors, the President’s Council, CERT, and the Cabaret and Theater Clubs spoke, sharing fond memories of working with Mandeville on committees, taking CERT training classes, and of him entertaining shareholders as Santa Claus every year.

“The entire GRF Board of Directors mourns the loss of one of our beloved and highly respected colleagues. He was definitely our ‘Ring Master.’” said Marsha Gerber, president of the GRF Board of Directors.

“That tall, handsome guy with the bellowing voice in the crisp dress shirt. We didn’t have him for long on the Board, but long enough to know without a doubt, he was something special. He had a very tender heart and a great sense of humor. He gave so much to our community. He will never be forgotten.”