Of Northwood, NH, formerly of Belmont passed away, Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the Oceanside Nursing Home in Hampton. He was 61.

Born in Cambridge raised in Belmont, he spent most of his life residing in Belmont before moving to Northwood in 1995. He was a 1973 graduate of Belmont High School and was enrolled in the USC film program, and was of 1of 7 selected to study at Universal Studios. He started his freelance writing and film career in 1975. He also wored security at Harvard University for Allied Banton.

In his spare time Philip enjoyed doing creative miniature work and following sports, especially football.

He is survived by his loving wife Ruth (Hood) Vultaggio, his step-children Christopher Nawn of New Jersey, and Peter Nawn of Massachusetts, his loving sister Maria E. Harrison of Wilmington, and his devoted brother Joseph A. Vultaggio and his wife Leta of Nashua. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was the brother-in-law of the late Frank Harrison.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visitng hours at the Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco & Sons, 773 Moody St., WALTHAM, Saturday morning from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Immediately followed by a Funeral Service in celebration of Philip's life at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be private. Parking attendants will be on duty.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Kidney Fund by visiting www.kidneyfund.org.

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