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EDWARD PHILLIPS Obituary
Edward J. Phillips Sr., age 90 years, USCG veteran, WWII USS Big Horn, beloved husband for 63 years of the late Elizabeth "Betty", nee Lackner; loving father of Edward J. Jr. (Lisa), Betty (Tom) Posey, Patrick, Kathleen (James) Boshold, Kevin (Natalie), Michael (Kathy), Christopher (Deborah), Dennis (Lisa), Rosanne and the late Henry Phillips (1978) and the late Timothy Phillips (1995); proud grandfather of Thomas (Stephanie) Posey, Laura (Bill) Nalley, Erik (Brittany) Phillips, Meghan (Sean) Smotts, Bridget (Robert) DiSandro, Jennifer (Greg) Midgett, James (Jackie) Boshold, Kelly (Dan Connelly), Lindsay (Ryan Waite), and Erin Phillips, Sophia and Devon Phillips, Joseph, Emily, and Maggie Simonelli; great-grandfather of Celeste, Olivia, Reilly, Bobby, Joey, Madeline, Gillian, Annie, Kate, Pauly, Baby Smotts; dear son of the late Patrick and Margaret (Murphy) Phillips; beloved brother of the late Sister Anne, RSM, Sister Helen, MM, Margaret, Robert (Julianna), Patricia, and the late Rev. Henry J. Phillips and the late William. Retired after 40 years from Encyclopedia Britannica. Visitation Saturday April 3, from 2 to 9 p.m. Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60618. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m. to Our Lady of Mercy Church, 4432 N. Troy, Chicago, IL 60625, Funeral Mass Monday, at 10 a.m. April 5, 2010. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, IL. In lieu of flowers, masses or memorials, Mercy Home for Boys or Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607-2906. 773-588-5850. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for EDWARD PHILLIPS
October 8, 2010
Dad,
The house has sold !!!!! I think you and Mom would be very happy. Closing is set for next month. I'm sure the new owner will be as happy on Hutchinson as you, Mom and all of us were. Miss you so much
Wedding Day-- 11/26/1946
July 26, 2010
Edward Phillips with Mom/Dad, Margaret & Patrick & siblings Anne,Margie,Henry,Helen,William,Robert & Patricia
July 26, 2010
Edward Joseph Phillips Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Greatgrandfather
July 26, 2010
June 23, 2010
Dad,
How much influence did you have on the Cubs last Saturday when the 12 of us went to Wrigley for a game in your honor?? Playing the "Angels" and the Cubs lose 12-0. I know you were with us in spirit. Miss you so much each day. Father's Day wasn't the same without you. Hope Mom, Hank, and Tim did you proud. Keep watch over me...
Love you lots !!!! Kathy
April 30, 2010
30 days today Dad. Hard to believe. I miss you and Mom everyday. Wish I could hear both of your voices again.
Love you. I find strength in knowing you and Mom are together and watching us from above...........
Rosanne
Bill & Aranka Wentzel
April 22, 2010
Sorry to hear about your loss. We know
your dad from church when we lived in
Chicago.
April 15, 2010
Dad,
After reading the other entries I started to tear up again. I thought loosing mom & you would be less difficult because of your age...I was wrong. Miss Mom & You
Christopher
Sarafina Norman
April 10, 2010
To the Phillips Family -
My most heartfelt condolences go to you at the loss of your wonderful Dad. I had the pleasure of meeting him several months ago and then was surprised to learn that he was Kathy's dad! To all of you, my prayers are with you, life has now been redefined as you learn to live without your beloved Father AND Mother. They left behind a wonderful legacy of love and a close family. It was a prvilege to meet your wonderful dad and some of your family members. If I had heard of his passing sooner, I would have been honored to attend his funeral Mass.
To Kathy - Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Be gentle with yourself and if there is anything I can do for you at any time, don't hesitate to reach out. Thanks for sharing pictures of your family with me the last time I saw you at school. Your Dad was such a gem! May he and your wonderful mother rest in peace.
Love,
Sarafina
Kathleen Boshold
April 7, 2010
Dear Dad,
It's been just over a week now that you have been gone from our sight. You will never, however, be gone from our hearts and our minds. I'll love you and miss you everyday.
Give Mom a great big kiss and hug from me. Be sure she knows how much I continue to miss her.
Relax and enjoy. I know we will all be together again one day.
I miss being "on duty".
Love you lots,
Kathy
Tom Phillips
April 5, 2010
Rest in peace, Uncle Ed. You and Aunt
Betty can relax now and smile down on
the beautiful family left behind.
Love,
Your godson Tom and wife Tanya Phillips
April 3, 2010
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Phillips family. Bob and I worked with Ed for many years at EB and he was a great guy. I remember working with son Ed and son in law Tom. May he rest in peace and may you all find comfort in your memories.
Sophie Kupiec & Bob Galik
Mike & Bette Balcsik
April 3, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to Dennis and all the Phillips family on the loss of your Dad
Sharon Harvey
April 3, 2010
My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers go to the entire Phillips family, and especially my dear friend, Rose. God has a very special place for your Father and his lovely wife together. I know your Father was a class act and admired by all who knew him.
April 3, 2010
Dear Dad,
I will miss you, your smiling face and your charm very much. You were such a gentleman and a loving man. I know you are in a better place with Mom. We will miss you very much!!
Love, Kathy K
PS. Say hello to my Dad for me and tell him I still miss him every day.
Howard Conway
April 2, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the entire Phillips Family. I have nothing but great memories of ED. He was a good person to know.
maggie simonelli
April 2, 2010
I will miss him forever. He was by far the best grandpa in the world.
Mary Lanza Guzzarde
April 2, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Rose. Our deepest condolences.
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