Lawrence W. Phillips

Lawrence W. "Larry" Phillips, 80, of 132 Constitution Ave, passed away, Thursday, November 19, 2015, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born April 30, 1935, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Walter T. and Mary R. (Smyers) Phillips.

He enlisted in the United States Navy on June 5, 1952 in Olean, and served during the Korean War. He was honorably discharge December 3, 1954 in Bainbridge, MD.

On May 28, 1972, in Bradford he married Betty Lou (Gustafson) Phillips, who died June 30, 2009.

Mr. Phillips had worked for Chamberlain Sales in Bradford and Warren from 1962 to 1969. He then worked for South Penn Oil as General Manager in Foster Brook from 1968 to 1999. In 2000 he started as a salesman for Sandberg Oil Company retiring only recently because of his health.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Bradford Moose Lodge, the Eagles Club, the VFW and the Italian Club.

Surviving are two children, a daughter, Lori (Charles) Charnisky, of Bradford, a son, Jeff (Mary) Phillips, of Warren, four grandchildren, Sarah Phillips, Meghan Phillips-Sayers and her husband Chris, Nick Zimmerman and Kristina Zimmerman He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one son, Robert "Bobby" Phillips who died June 30, 2004.

Friends will be received on Monday, November 23, 2015, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 372 East Main St. at 5:00pm a Memorial Service will be held with Rev, Seth McClymonds, Jr. pastor of the First United Methodist officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Bradford Hospital Foundation % Mitchell-Tertinek Hospice Room, 1223 East Main St., Bradford, PA 16701 or McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701.

On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Larry was a great man. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him,always very upbeat. May God bless.
— Larry Fox

A true gentlemen and it was always a brighter day when you were in Larry's presences
— Don Sakal

I remember Mom and Dad taking us to visit "Uncle" Larry, Bobby, Jeff and Lori. He and the boys seemed like giants to me, and Uncle Larry had the greatest laugh. I didn't realize he was at my mom's funeral this past Sept. in Bradford, I would have loved to say hello. My deepest sympathy and prayers to Lori and Jeff.
— Mikie (Verkon) Elliott

Sorry to learn of Larry's passing. He was a good friend of my brother, my wife and myself.
— Jim Flynn

we lost a truly nice man. He made me smile every time I saw him.
— Brian Vecellio

Lori and Jeff.. I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad my thoughts and prayers are with you both during this difficult time..
— Kathy Timblin Anderson

To a best friend and golf partner You will be missed by all. Rest in peace.
— Hugh Feiro

Condolences

  • Larry was a great man. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him,always very upbeat. May God bless.

    — Larry Fox
  • A true gentlemen and it was always a brighter day when you were in Larry's presences

    — Don Sakal
  • I remember Mom and Dad taking us to visit "Uncle" Larry, Bobby, Jeff and Lori. He and the boys seemed like giants to me, and Uncle Larry had the greatest laugh. I didn't realize he was at my mom's funeral this past Sept. in Bradford, I would have loved to say hello. My deepest sympathy and prayers to Lori and Jeff.

    — Mikie (Verkon) Elliott
  • Sorry to learn of Larry's passing. He was a good friend of my brother, my wife and myself.

    — Jim Flynn
  • we lost a truly nice man. He made me smile every time I saw him.

    — Brian Vecellio