Phil Seplowe

Scott your dad was my original youth group director. As a matter of fact both your parents were very involved in the temple your dad with youth group and brotherhood and your mom was the sunday school song leader. Your dad has employed every Jewish teenager in the Palm Harbor area at the bagel outlet. I was fortunate not only to work at the bagel o...more

You will always be my baby brother and you will live in my heart forever.

He was the best friend. Loving, kind, funny, mischievous, smart. Was always there with a sympathetic ear and a great story. His gift was his ability to connect with people on many levels. He gave so much love to everyone. I can't imagine the world without him. He will always live in my heart. My family and I will miss him so much. One story for ...more

So sorry to see the passing of Phil,your Dad. You asked to post messages of my memories of him . I met Phil and Lori back in 1983 when I lived in Tarpon Springs . I worked for Larry as his Hygienist and we all became very good friends I was married to Steve Eggnatz at the time... Sue Applefields brother. I remember when they opened their first bage...more

You always had a smile, a joke or a laugh....and I always enjoyed seeing you. Rest in peace. Rita

Scot, We are so saddened to hear about your dad. We moved from Tampa to Palm Harbor in 1986. Your parents were one of the first people that we met! Mark played on the Bagel Outlet baseball team with your dad, Uncle Larry, Joel Epstein, Marty Satinoff and many more. Your dad always had a story and an infectious smile. He loved you so much....back in...more

Hola!!! Who's on first? Where is my Ketchup? I am your American grandpa!!! Let's dance.... One more black & white cookie. I love chicken!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=airT-m9LcoY

Phil Seplowe was the Bagel King, the Insurance Guy, the dancer, the storyteller, the guy with the hat. We remember him break dancing at bar mitzvahs, telling his famous “diesel fitter” joke and trying to get us involved in his latest scheme. Phil was the guy who kept us young. Phil was a son, a brother, a husband, a father and a friend. Above a...more

Phil was truly the most caring person I have ever met. He has been in my life as long as I can remember. He adopted my family and became what he called my "American Grandpa". Every major event in my life it was my parents, sister, and Phil. He never missed a grandparents day at school, an awards ceremony, a bat mitzvah, a birthday, or holiday. I wo...more

Dear Scot, I think you know how much we loved your dad! He was a dear friend that we will miss very much! Even when he was sick, he had a kind word to say about others! The last time we saw him, before his final trip to the hospital, he coincidentally sat a few rows behind us at a Rays game. During the seventh inning stretch, he stood up and dance...more

Scot, I am sorry that we did not get the chance to speak at your Dad's funeral. It was a great blessing in my life to have known him and I pray that the memories you have of him will be vivid and frequent and continue to be a great blessing to you always. I have always admired your Dad for the joy that he displayed in the midst of trial, for the si...more

Because we were all "displaced" from our home New York, the gang that found each other and became instant best friends remained (and remains) together, and we really have been family for each other. We lost our "little brother" but will never lose him from our memories, of his laughter, his goofy jokes, his courage and optimism in the face of terri...more

Love ya man, you are the best, Great story....a few years ago I drove down to see the Rays play. ran into Phil and a friend of his who said he knows a guy who is remodeling a townhome and we can park for free at about 3d Ave. North and 25 street, so we park there,despite the huge "NO PARKING ROAM TOWING signs. Off to the game we went and upon our r...more

Janet and I remember when we first met your Dad. It was in late 1981. We had recently moved to West Tampa from Chicago, where I did my residency, and where Janet was from. Janet was reluctant to leave the big city ,her family and roots and move to this Podunk Southern town where there were certainly NO JEWS.We reached out to Rick Lockenbach, a col...more

Happy Birthday my friend!