After a long, steep and difficult rise towards mediocrity, I am now at rest.  Come celebrate the life of a guy who always tried his best.  Survived by my amazing wife Theresa (Frydlewicz); son Philip P. (Jennifer); daughter Maria L. Gaughan (John); grandchildren Caitlin (Mike), Emily (Dan), Janelle, John, Derek, Aaron and Elijah; also survived by Terry's wonderful family.  Viewing Monday evening, 6-9 P.M. and Tuesday morning, 8:30-9:30 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, December 5, 10 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.    Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.  In lieu o flowers, donations in his memory to Fire Fighter's Widow's Fund, Local 22, 415 N. 5th St., Phila., PA 19123, would be appreciated.