He loved celebrating birthdays and holidays and made it his mission to find the perfect card to make each of us laugh. From an early age, he loved restoring old cars and enjoyed cooking for his family. Philip worked in management within many companies, the latest being part of the Home Depot MET Team. He earned a degree in Applied Science in Automotive Technology from the NH Vocational Technical College, as well as a bachelor's degree in International Business from both the University of San Francisco and University of Miami. He was born in Methuen to Robert and Anne (LaScola) Nastasia, raised in North Andover, and was a graduate of North Andover High School. Nastasia, 61, of Hampton, NH, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 21, 2022, at Beth Israel Lahey Hospital in Burlington, MA. He also loved travelling, having visited every continent except Antarctica, with his 'Little Audrey.Hampton - It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Philip R. Throughout his long life he enjoyed being outdoors-fishing, hunting, camping, canoeing, skiing and playing tennis.

He was a steward of the land, having developed a great understanding of conservation and preservation practices from his grandfather, William S. Steve donated Cedar Island (a naturally wooded island in the Wisconsin River) to the WI State Department of Resources. He also permitted UW and the DNR to study the biodiversity on the property. Steve dedicated 350 acres of the land to the Wisconsin River Valley Scenic Easement program, forever preserving this land in its agricultural state. Having deep family roots in Wisconsin, he purchased and maintained, until his advanced age, a farm in Arena, Wisconsin just west of Madison. He became President of the company upon his father's retirement, and he successfully ran the business for 35 years. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in business, he went to work for his father at Rhopac, Inc., a manufacturing company in Skokie, IL. He and Audrey actively supported the athletic department, establishing two student athletic scholarships. Steve remained very active as an alumna, serving as President of the N Club, 1962-64. He met the girl of his dreams (Audrey Joan Little) while attending NU, and they married after graduating in 1950. He was most proud of helping to lead NU to a victorious 1949 Rose Bowl game as an offensive and defensive right tackle, and as the captain-elect for the 1949 team. Upon returning to Chicago, he attended Northwestern University and played four years of Big 10 football for the Wildcats. While on small craft stationed at Pearl Harbor and servicing the South Pacific Islands, he earned the rank of Quartermaster: Petty officer 2nd Class.

Immediately after graduation, he served in the US Navy during WWII from 1943-46. Steve graduated from New Trier High School in 1943. Steve was a kind and generous man with a great sense of humor and was a friend to all he met.

He was born in Chicago, IL on December 19, 1924, to William Stephen and Ruth Rhea (nee Rockcastle) Sawle, Jr. Featured Obituary: William Stephen Sawle, III, 97, of Lake Forest, IL passed away on May 17, 2022.

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