07/30/2026
With Heavy Hearts: Remembering Phil Ateto
We share with deep sadness the passing of our beloved community member, Phil Ateto, who transitioned on July 26, surrounded by family, friends, and beloved community.
Phil was a passionate, creative, and fearless advocate for justice whose activism touched many across Anne Arundel County. He stood boldly with those whose voices were often unheard, always bringing humor, courage, and deep compassion to his work.
On the day of Phil’s passing, members of our community, including many of our youth, gathered to hold one another in our shared grief. Through cards, collages, shared memories, tears, and love, we began the difficult work of processing this loss and honoring a life that touched so many. We are grateful for the tenderness and care our community offered one another in that sacred time.
We hold Phil’s loved ones, friends, fellow activists, and all who are grieving in our hearts. May we honor his memory by continuing to love boldly, stand courageously for justice, and care tenderly for one another.
With love and in shared sorrow,
UUCA
