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RICHARD PHILLIPS Obituary
94, of Englewood, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born April 14, 1926, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Frances Ali Phillips, wife,
Norma Phillips and son, Richard J. Phillips, Jr. Left to cherish
Richard's memories are his daughters, Denise A. Rosengarten, Nancy S. Upton and Mary F. Daniels and son, Jeffrey M.
Phillips (Trena); 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren that lovingly called him "Big Kahuna;" many friends, cousins, nieces and nephews. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Navy, at age 17, during WWII as a torpedoman aboard the submarine Ronquil. After military service he began a long career with the City of Dayton Fire Department. After serving 30 years and obtaining the position of District Fire Chief, he retired in 1979. Richard enjoyed life, family members and many friends. He will be missed, but not forgotten. Funeral service 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Dr., Vandalia. Fr. Andrew Smith, officiating. Interment Royal Oak Cemetery, Brookville. The family will receive friends at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, prior to the service, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.mortonwhetstonefh.com.
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Glenn Alexander
December 29, 2020
If the Dayton Fire Department had a Hall of Fame, Richard Phillips would hold a prominent site. He would easily qualify for his heroic command of the rescue of two trapped Firefighters, while being Captain of Unit 1 in 1965. In addition, his skills as a supervisor, and mentor to others, made him a role model for all ranks within the DFD organization. I, along with others, sought his counsel as we progressed through the ranks. Please accept my sincerest condolences to the family and friends.
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Dec
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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Vandalia139 South Dixie Dr., Vandalia, OH 45377-2123
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Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Vandalia139 South Dixie Dr., Vandalia, OH 45377-2123
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