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Richard "Skip" Phillips Obituary
Richard “Skip” Phillips, of Hatfield and formerly of Hilltown Twp., PA, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016, at Grand View Hospital, West Rockhill Twp., PA. He was 76.
He was the husband of Theresa A. (Polachek) Phillips. The couple had celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary on April 23, 2015.
Born in Milford, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Breiner) Phillips. He was a 1956 graduate of Palisades High School, Kintnersville, PA.
He, along with his late brother Harold, owned and operated Phillips Builders, Dublin, PA, for 40 years until retiring in 2005. Following his retirement, he worked for Gary Krause Builders, Quakertown, PA.
Mr. Phillips was a member of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hilltown.
He was a member of Keelersville Club, Keelersville, PA. An avid hunter and fisherman, he raised chickens and ornamental pheasants. He especially enjoyed gardening and built his own water garden for which he won first prize from the Bucks Beautiful Garden Club. His interests also included making improvements around the house as well as snowmobiling.
Surviving with his wife are a son, Randy Jay Phillips and Jenn, of Hilltown Twp., PA; a daughter, Theresa Anne Phillips and Kevin, of Hilltown Twp.; a daughter-in-law, Renee Phillips, of Haycock Twp., PA; five grandchildren, Brooke and Ryan Phillips, Emily and Braden Phillips, and Russell Bowers; a brother, Robert Phillips, of Kunkletown, PA; and four sisters, Margaret Trouts and her husband Robert, of Ottsville, PA, Diane Getty and her husband Charles, of Perkasie, PA, Mary Wambold, of Sellersville, PA, and Virginia Detweiler and her husband Kenneth, also of Sellersville. He was preceded in death by three sons, Russell Jeffrey Phillips, in 1995, Richard Joseph Phillips, in 2002, and Ronald James Phillips, in 2010; and two brothers, Harold and Edward Phillips.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 98 Broad Street, Perkasie, PA 18944, where family and friends may call from 9:30 AM until the time of the Mass. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pennridge FISH, P. O. Box 9, Perkasie, PA 18944, or to the Dublin Fire Company, 194 N. Main Street, Box 283, Dublin, PA 18917.
Arrangements are by the Bernard Suess Funeral Home, 606 Arch Street, Perkasie.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard "Skip" Phillips
Joseph Polachek
March 23, 2025
We can not believe it has been nine years since Skip has been gone.
We miss him very much.
Joe and Billie
Kathy Freier
March 23, 2022
Thinking of all of you on the anniversary of Skips passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joseph Polachek
March 31, 2021
We still think of Skip when we see some part of our house he worked on. He was always willing to help with construction problems. He was always in a good mood. He will always be missed.
Billie & Joe
Karen Godshall
March 23, 2021
Skip was a great guy one of a kind and will always be in our hearts - thinking of Tess and family
Sonja Bupp-Smith
April 5, 2016
Mrs.Phillips,Randy,Theresa and families-been thinking about you all during this sad time. I always enjoyed coming to your house and chatting with Mr. Phillips,he was such an easy going and relaxed person. I have fond memories of going to a Nascar race with him,Russ and I believe Richie was there as well. I first met Mr.Phillips when I worked at Wehrungs and reading other peoples comments about the coffee cups made me smile because I too can picture him with a coffee cup in hand. I'm glad I was able to come this morning to pay my respects and say goodbye to a great man that will be missed by so many. Keeping you all in my daily thoughts as I always have. Love,Sonja
Joe Phillips
April 3, 2016
Aunt Terry, Randy, Theresa, Renee & Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Skip was one of the most hard working people I have known. He along with my Dad taught me everything I know about construction, hard work, and dedication to family. I have many fond memories of working on the jobsites next to our family members, as well as fun times in the mountains hunting, fishing and playing with motorized toys. We are thankful for his help in building our house and we always think of him every time we see a Wawa coffee cup.
Dave & Karen Godshall
April 3, 2016
Tess, Randy, Theresa, Renee,
We are so sorry for your loss Skip was a great person and will be greatly missed by everyone.
Theresa Gillespie
April 2, 2016
Tess, Randy, Theresa,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are going to miss Skip. He was a great Uncle and a wonderful person. Our thoughts are with the whole family.
Theresa and Jimmy
Kathy & Tom Freier
April 1, 2016
Terry, Randy, Theresa, and Renee, Your family is in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn Skip's passing. May he rest in peace in the arms of the Lord. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Lorie Keller
April 1, 2016
Teresa and family we will certainly miss Skip. Our thoughts love and sympathy are with you all.
Mary Wambold
April 1, 2016
Terry - thinking of you in your time of sorrow - so glad I was able to spend time with both of you at the shore and I will cherish the memories of our time on the Cape May Ferry. Skip was a great brother, and I, too, will miss him.
Chris and Audre Winton
April 1, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss, you all are in our prayers.
April 1, 2016
Theresa,
Billie and I are very sorry for your loss. Skip was a great guy and a great brother-in-law.
We'll miss him.
Billie and Joe
Heather Phillips
April 1, 2016
I'm quite sure years from now, when someone is working on our house, they will come across an empty Wawa coffee cup and wonder who put it there. Uncle Skip will always be with us, especially since we think of him and Dad helping us to build our home every time we look at our house. I love the stories Joe tells about working with him and Dad when Joe was younger. We are sorry for your loss, but we know that he's reunited with some special people that have gone on before him and that in heaven there is no sickness. Blessings and love to you.
Kim & Bob Dixon
April 1, 2016
Mrs. Phillips we are so very sorry for your loss and very grateful that we got to spend some time with Skip and your family. Theresa and Kevin, we love you and are praying for you.
Leigh-Ann McNamara
March 31, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in my prayers.
Franny & Dottie Gallagher
March 30, 2016
We've known Skip for only several years, to short for sure. We always had a chance to chat when visiting. Just chat. Precious moments,indeed. Thanx, Skip, for your time. See ya' when we get there.
March 30, 2016
Our Deepest Sympathy to His Wife Theresa & Family. So Sorry for Your Loss. Bless You All. Lorey & Bob Smell
Lauren Zepp
March 30, 2016
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
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