Philip May, Jr., age 82, passed away in Wilton Manors, FL, on January 21, 2022.Born August 4, 1939, in Long Branch, NJ, Phil (Uncle Bud Buddy to his family) is survived by Dan Mehler, his life partner, and his twin sisters Ethel Henderson Evelyn Van Note,ten years his senior,3 Cousins, 10 Nieces nephews, 23 great-nieces nephews as well as many great friends who loved and adored him. He was preceded in death by his father, Phil, Sr., mother Grace, sister Alice Hinds, nephew Charles Henderson and niece Laura Hinds.Phil attended Montclair State College in 1958, graduating with an art major and business and speech minor. He was a graduate of Red Bank High School.Phil ultimately pursued his passion for teaching and was a beloved sixth-grade social studies teacher at Little Silver, where he left an indelible impact on so many students who entered his classrooms. Phil represented the teachers from all over Monmouth County for years as the Monmouth County Educational System president.Phil was so blessed to live the life of his dreams and never felt pressured to conform to outside forces. He always felt loved and accepted by his family and was always encouraged to explore his interests wherever they would take him. Outside of his teaching career, Phil was a successful and accomplished antique dealer and the one-time owner of the Pine Tree Hotel in Ocean Grove. Phil was very involved in preserving the history of Ocean Grove and at one time was President of the Historical Society of Ocean Grove.Family and close friends fondly remember Phil's generosity and ability to plan the most remarkable details for holidays, vacations, parties with his signature style.A celebration of Phil's life will be held on Saturday May 14 at 11:00 AM at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove.Donations can be made to Phil's favorite charityhttps://monmouthcountyspca.org/support/donate/