To view Livestream of the Funeral Mass for Philip V. Barden III December 16, 2021 at 10:00am.
BARDEN, Philip V. III of West Roxbury on December 9, 2021, died unexpectedly at 58 years old. Phil retired in May after a 36 year career as a Boston Police Officer. Phil was the beloved husband of Maureen (Naughton), devoted and loving father of Philip Vincent IV and the dedicated son of Philip V. Barden Jr. and the late Ann M. (Furden) Barden who lovingly received him on Thursday. Phil is survived by his siblings Michael Barden (BPD) (Jacki) of Hyde Park, Theresa Barden and Katherine Shannon of West Roxbury. Brother-in-law of Adam Shannon. Phil was the son-in-law of Barbara Naughton of Norwood and the late Martin Naughton. Brother-in-law of Barbara Needham (Mark) of West Roxbury, Terry Shaker (Bill) of Norwood and the late Christopher Naughton. Loving uncle of Leslie, Emily, Karen and Jack Barden of Hyde Park, Grace, Michael and Ann Shannon of West Roxbury, Mary Needham of West Roxbury and Emily and Kevin Shaker of Norwood. Phil was the nephew of Margaret Curran (Richard) of West Roxbury, Eugene Furden of Maine, the late John Furden and Daniel Furden. Cousin of Richard Curran Jr., Cathleen Yessayan, Anthony Bullens and Rachael Yessayan all of West Roxbury, Chris Bullens (Cassie) of Topsfield and a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Phil enjoyed history, sports (Yankees!), cars, trucks, outdoors and taking his beloved dog Henley for walks. Phil was a personable guy with a quick smile that will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace, Phil. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. West Roxbury on Thursday, December 16th at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 10 o'clock. To live stream the Funeral Mass, go to www.sttheresaparishboston.com. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Phil’s name to: Onsite Academy “Serving those who serve” 219 Bragg Hill Road Westminster, MA 01473.