Philip Diana
Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:42am
Heraldgroton
Philip Diana passed into God’s Kingdom on Thursday, October 15, 2020.
Phil worked hard as a Supply Chain Manager, but was best known as a professional drummer and bandleader. He led and founded the band Grooveworks and performed incredible, blistering drum solos during his many concerts, wowing crowds all over New England. He founded American Drum Craft and was a self-taught musician, master craftsman and artisan of hand-made quality drum sets of which he sold many sets globally to drummers including Blue Oyster Cult and Black Sabbath, among many others.
He was an avid fisherman and gardener and could fix and restore anything to perfection. He was known for his kindness, quick wit, great impersonations and constant humor, his sweet infectious smile and a willingness to always help someone in need. He was most happy when with friends and family and when making others happy. He deeply loved and doted on his nieces and nephews, always relishing the next fishing trip or milestone in their lives and looking out for their well-being. Phil lit up every room with his presence and energy. If you knew Phil you were blessed.
Son of Anna Diana of Burlington, and the late Lorenzo Diana, both originally from Aragona Sicily, his sisters Josephine Diana and three children (Alexandre, Nicolas and Adrianna Couchot) of Paris, France; Christina (Diana) Young and husband William and two children (Ethan and Christian), of Billerica; Lorraine (Diana) Hrasna and husband Hans and two children (Andrew and Karsten), of Carlisle; Jennifer (Diana) Dutile and husband Kevin and four children
(Jesse, Jacob, Sam and Claudia), of Groton; and brother Rafael Diana and wife Raquel and two children (Gabriella and Nicolas), of Sutton. His family deeply mourns his passing.
Phil, we love you and miss you so much. You will always be remembered as the best friend, best son, best uncle and best little brother anyone could have known. Visiting hours were Thursday, October 22, from 5-8 p.m. at the Badger Funeral Home, 45 School St., Groton. On Friday, October 23, at 10 a.m., a Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Josephs of Our Lady of Grace Parish on 28 Tarbell St. in Pepperell, followed by a procession past his residence and final internment at Newton Cemetery & Arboretum, 791 Walnut St., Newton.
Arrangements under the care of Badger Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home, Groton. To share a memory or offer a condolence visit: www.badgerfuneral.com
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