Obituary of Philip A. Tardiff
Philip A. Tardiff, 75, passed away August 29, 2025 at his home after a period of declining health. Phil was born on March 20, 1950 to the late Walter R. and Rose Marie (Bell) Tardiff.
Phil grew up on Copeland Hill in Holden and graduated from Brewer High School in 1968. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War serving from 1969 to 1971. Phil worked as a deputy for the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office and as an officer for the Old Town Police Dept. He later became licensed as a burner technician and worked throughout his career as a carpenter. Phil enjoyed hunting and fishing and watching the birds and wildlife at his home.
Surviving are his son, Eric Tardiff and his wife, Robin and their son, Ben of Milford; his daughter, Jill Holyoke and her husband, Jason and their daughter Lauren of Holden; the mother of his children, Cheryl Tardiff; two brothers, Walter “Skip” Tardiff and Gerald Tardiff; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Phil was predeceased by his siblings, Michael, Vaughn, Anita Lapan, Lois Vail, John, Sam, Frances Vittum, Ronald and Frank.
Phil requested no formal services. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Maine Veteran Project, 207 Parkview Ave., Bangor, Maine 04401 or at maineveteransproject.org/donation. Messages and memories of Phil may be shared with his family on the tribute wall of kileyandfoley.com.
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