Philip Brinen

Philip B. Brinen, age 90, of Tampa, died Wednesday July 21, 2010. Mr. Brinen came to Tampa from his native, Georgia in 1947. He had served as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during WWII was co-owner of Brinen & Sinsley Insurance Agency for over 35 years, a member of Congregation Schaarai Zedek, a member of Westshore Sertoma, the Tampa Sports Club and was a 32nd degree Mason and member of Egypt Temple Shrine.. Survivors include his beloved wife of 55 years, Gertrude, son and daughter-in-law, Jeff & Jenny Brinen of Denver, CO; daughters and sons-in-law, Robyn & Dr. Robert Kessler of New Orleans, LA, and Fredda & Dr. Steven Weisbond of Tampa; sister Edythe Kessler of Tampa; grandchildren Jennifer, Beth, and Alex Kessler, Drew Brinen, and Erin and Jay Weisbond; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside funeral services will take place at 11:00 a.m. today (Friday July 23) at Schaarai Zedek Cemetery. . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Schaarai Zedek.