Philip Edward Mikan, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday April 12th. Phil Mikan was born in Hartford, Connecticut to Philip J. and Julia (Pazda) Mikan. He spent his entire life in the Hartford area. He graduated from Wethersfield High School in 1961 and later attended and graduated from Central Connecticut State College. His love of acting and the theater led him to a career in television becoming a director and producer at WHNB-TV 30, and later WVIT TV 30. During his tenure there he directed many broadcasts including “The Celebration of the Mass”, newscasts and the annual United Cerebral Palsy telethon, an organization that he would later volunteer for and provide leadership. Phil took his love of media and began several successful production and advertising companies. During his retirement years he went on to host radio talk shows and podcasts. He was the host of “The Corner” on WLIS and WMRD. He was a self proclaimed “willing Connecticut Yankee”. He loved reading, learning and exploring Connecticut’s history and personalities. He produced several documentaries including one about his favorite author Mark Twain.
Phil is survived by his five children; Philip, Matthew, Jessica, Jameth, Rebecca, their spouses and his nine grandchildren. He also leaves behind his many good local friends who filled his days. He was predeceased by his wife Annette and his brother Gerald.
The family will announce memorial plans at a later date. The Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Wethersfield has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences, please visit Farleysullivan.com.