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William Phillips Obituary
William N. Phillips III, 80, died 2/4/2015. Devoted husband to the late Kathleen (McAuliffe). Beloved father of Kathleen (Richard Carey) Joni (David Austin) Janine (John Luzzo). Adored grandfather of Richard (Nichole) Bridget, Colleen (James Morgan) Mary Kathleen, William, Jack, and James. Loving great-grandfather to Nolan and Fiona. Cherished friend to Jacqueline Bushen. Brother to the late Betty Jean (Ward), the late Marion Pihl and Patricia Montague. Friend and mentor to many. CPS teacher at Morgan Park High School for 35 years. 10:30 Visitation 11:30 Mass Saturday February 14, 2015. St George Church, 6707 W 175th St. Tinley Park.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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January 23, 2019
He & i got to know are way around the wholesale
clothes & shoe outlets on Roosevelt RD. IN 65-66 . BILL CHANGED MY PERSPECTIVE OF VALUE AND MANHOOD....HE WAS A GOOD GUY {THE HIGHEST OF THE HIGH IN MY BOOK } c.w. tucson
Cliff Allman
January 19, 2016
I just learned Mr. Phillips passed last year. I was fortunate to have him as a mentor and teacher in 1966/67. He made such a difference in my life. He motivated me and led by example. One day when I was walking by his house he invited me in and we talked for a few minutes until he heard the crushing sounds of grinding trash. He stopped our conversation, walked to the refrigerator, pulled out a couple cans of Coke and hurried down the stairs to give two thirsty garbage collectors a refreshing drink while thanking them for their service. He appreciated people.
He played baseball with my high school contemporaries and possessed great athletic skills effortlessly hitting deep fly balls to the right field line out of our reach. His smile was infectious and his humility admirable.
I remember wanting to learn how to type. Back then, the Remington typewriter was unyielding in its demand to be perfect in executing every letter. One mistake could not be digitally erased. I was beyond terrible. Mr. Phillips was unbelievably patient. He actually stood by me as I pecked on this keyboard that revealed my constant mistakes for weeks on end. Extraordinary patience and why? Because he cared.
How do you say thank you to someone who intersected your life and steered you in the right direction, without you knowing it at the time, and gave you the confidence to know you can succeed. I would not be who I am without Mr. Phillips. My heart grieves that he is no longer with us and I regret not reaching out to him years ago and telling him how he changed my life.
My sincere belated condolences to his family.
Cliff Allman
February 15, 2015
Jenny,
I heard about your loss at church today. I am so sorry. Any loss is difficult but I hope you found happiness in the memories of others. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Peggy Kordas
February 15, 2015
Many of his former students wrote nice things about him. Comments at
http://empehi.blogspot.com/2015/02/william-phillips-iii-rest-in-peace.html
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February 15, 2015
Jenny,
I'm so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I remember all your funny stories about him. My heart, thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family.
May God bless,
Karen Hogan
February 14, 2015
I can remember so well the smiling face of young Bill as I played with him in grammar school at Burnside. Several years later I met up with again at Fenger. And many years later, we met here at The Villages, Florida. He never changed! A great guy..
My sympathies to the family.
Art Malacky
February 14, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mark, Cheryl, Mark And Matt Merigold
Jack Coughlin
February 13, 2015
How do you "thank" someone who takes you from 16 to 67...... when I was 16 he made me feel special... When I was 67 he made me feel special.....and every year in between...... that takes a very special person.........Mr Phillips "is" a special man and he lives on in each of us....... I was lucky to meet him at Morgan park h.s. he was new and I was new.......I was lucky to be with him at the end.... I told him how much he ment to me.....and to save me a spot in his heavenly foursome...... he told me something very special . .... ... God bless Mr. Phillips
Pat Manning
February 12, 2015
Mr Phillips was my favorite and most memorable teacher. He was a kind, smart and funny man who I have thought of often over the years. My sympathies to his children and grandchildren.
Jackie Lambert
February 10, 2015
Joni, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My prayers are with you and your family. Jackie Lambert
February 10, 2015
Joni,
We are so sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories of your Dad, they will guide you in the days ahead.
Love,
Jack and Trish Duffy
Lanette Haskin
February 9, 2015
You are in my prayers.
February 9, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Phillips family. I had the pleasure of cooking many breakfasts for him at the Ranch Restaurant before it closed. We would sit and go down memory lane about students and teachers at MPHS. He certainly was an inspiration and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sally Hubacek Zychowski
February 9, 2015
Jenny & family, we are sorry for your loss and we are keeping all of you in our prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Amy, Kevin, Katie & Liz Saunders
Susan Sullivan Moroney
February 9, 2015
Mr. Phillips was an excellent teacher and mentor to so many. I was fortunate to have been one of his students. He made a lasting impression on me. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Leslie Nordstrom Cefali
February 9, 2015
have thought of him so very often since leaving high school. He was such a positive force in my life. When I list my top 3 teachers in my life, he has always been one of the 3. I just this weekend put my "How to Win Friends and Influence People book, into a pile of books I am weeded. Yes, it is the same, old, copy that I had from high school. Maybe I need to put it back on the shelf. RIP, Mr. Phillips. You have been influential in so many lives.
Leslie Nordstrom Cefali
Morgan Park High School, 1971
Kristine Maffin - Lang
February 9, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the Phillips family.. I'm saddened to have learned of his passing. Morgan Park Alumni missed him at our multi-class reunion this past October, so many had hoped to see him there. He was such a nice man, a good teacher and a positive light beaming his bright smile one could feel all the way down the hall at Empehi. May he rest in peace and his memory be eternal!
February 9, 2015
To Mr Phillips entire family: he was the most amazing person I ever met. Without his guidance, and honestly frank chastising when I was off course, I would have nothing. I was fortunate enough to take him to lunch years ago and was able to tell him how important he was to me, and to so many others. A great man, and a great mentor. I will miss him very much.
Mark Johnson - MPHS Class of '71
Jerry Vezina
February 8, 2015
Bill was a friend and he was always Happy. Loved his St. Patrick Day Parties. He will be missed.
Jerry and Kathy Vezina
February 8, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to Bills family, he was our dear friend for over 60 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Carole and Al Smith.
anna dransfeldt
February 8, 2015
So sorry for your loss joni, and family... I loved your dad joni, and our visits to Florida to see him were always amazing and memorable.. my sincere condolences to you and your family.. xo
Robyn Cox
February 8, 2015
Joni, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know your heart aches from the loss of your dad. Just keep in mind even though he's not here physically your heart is filled with his love and your mind with the memories that you will never forget and will get to cherish for your lifetime. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. XOXOXO
Cathy Baffoe
February 8, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathies to all of you as you deal with the loss of your beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. May the wonderful memories that you shared live on forever in your hearts.
February 8, 2015
May his memory console and inspire all the family. Our deepest sympathy to Katie and all the Phillips family.
Kathy and Sam Levine
February 8, 2015
Bill, was a great friend, classmate , golfer and never for got his friends. Will miss you Bill.
Frank Esposito
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