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Mr. James Wilson, OP
August 16, 2013
Thinking of you Neil....
The MacKoul's
May 20, 2013
We just learned of the passing of Neal this week. While we have lived on the East Coast for over 12 years, our hearts go out to you and your family. Neal was always a good friend and had the light of Christ in his eyes. He always had good things to say about people, and is an example of a living saint. May God comfort your hearts.
Lisa Cano-Pires
January 20, 2013
I just learned of this tragic loss..I am so sorry..my thoughts and prayers go to you Stacy and your family. I pray for comfort and peace for you all.
Hope Pintos
January 5, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
John & Vickie Moore
John Moore
November 20, 2012
Just learned this weekend that Neil had passed away. I was shocked, such a positive person. Always enjoyed our business visits together. Neil was strong in his faith, have much respect for that.
November 4, 2012
Oh my goodness,im shocked to hear what happened. Stacy my love a prayers go out to you and your family. I looked up to you Neil as a strong and model couple. God Bless you in this difficult time. Karina Mendoza (Modesto, CA)
Tanya Willoughby
October 16, 2012
I cannot express my sympathy enough to your family. I was trying to find Neil Phillips, a wonderful man from my childhood in Australia. This man seems wonderful, special and loving too
Claudia Moorad-Moore
October 16, 2012
It was a shock to learn of Neil's accident and unexpected passing. I knew Neil when Sam and I were friends in high school. My husband Joel and I pray that each of you find comfort in your Faith, and the loving arms of family and friends.
Blessings,
Claudia Moorad-Moore
Doanld Vierra
September 14, 2012
Stacey and family my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
Jim DiSimoni
September 6, 2012
Dear Stacy,
No words can offer comfort except those found in Scripture. The passage that jumped to mind immediately was Wis 4:7 "The just man, though he die early, shall be at rest."
As we started RCIA last night know that you and your family remain in our hearts and prayers. Your friends in Christ from Holy Family, Copperas Cove, TX.
Joe & Maria Nascimento
August 31, 2012
Dear Stacy and Family,
Our hearts go out to all of you. We just lost our 3 yr. granddaughter this Tuesday. May God comfort all of us at this time of need. Neil was a great man of Faith. I always enjoyed when he talked about his Faith. God Bless
Erin & Gloria ORoark
August 30, 2012
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Fr Illo's homily was very true of Niel. Funny, loving and a beacon for faith.
God Bless
Cathleen Grzanich
August 29, 2012
Dear Stacy and family~
My heart goes out to you and your whole family as you grieve for Neil. I have very fond memories of him as our families grew up together, the vacations we took with the Phillips family, playing ditch or making haunted houses while our parents were visiting. I know he is missed by so many and will be thinking of you and praying for you at this very difficult time.
with love and prayers,
Cathleen Maring Grzanich
Robert & Barbara Pedersen
August 27, 2012
Dear Stacey and family we were shocked and saddened by the news of Neil's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Catherine (Sadhu - Burkdall) Hussain
August 25, 2012
Stacey and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Stephen Hansen
August 25, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Neil Jr. was as has been said numerous times already here a very nice man, and a devoted Father, Husband, Son, and Brother. I trimmed a tree in his yard several years back and we had a very nice conversation about our daughters going off to college. Again, I'm so sorry, Stacy and family.
August 24, 2012
Dear Stacy & Family,
My wife Linda, daughter Cyndi, and I extend our sympathies and prayers to each of you, and will offer prayers for both Neil and his father, both whom we admired and were honored to serve during our years in Patterson. May they continue to do God's work in heaven.
Love,
Dr. Larry & Linda & Cyndi Occhipinti-Tidewater, OR
August 24, 2012
Dear Sam and Family,
I remember Neil from high school. He was sweet, gentle, always smiling and happy. I echo Father M's words, Earth's loss, Heaven's gain. My prayer group from St. Patrick's in Ripon said a rosary for Neil tonight-and for the family. May God's Holy Angels watch over all of you during this most difficult and painful of times. Your loss is heartbreaking.
Respectfully,
Melissa Aguiar
CCHS 78
Ken and Sherry Galas
August 24, 2012
Stacy and Family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss of Neil. We will always remember what a kind man he was.
Debra and Dan DeLash
August 24, 2012
We will forever remember Neil as a man of goodness, a God-fearing family man and always present with a spiritual based kindness towards everyone. He lived his life with the utmost of moral conscience, and was one of the first people to make me feel welcome when I moved back to Patterson in 1993. Stacey, I am so sorry for your loss, and know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Dan Savage
August 24, 2012
I was fortunate enough to attend high school and play football with Neil. He was someone I always admired and respected. I am so very sorry for your loss.
August 24, 2012
I knew Neil from the industry and am so sorry for your loss. A great loss but a man of faith that you will see again in heaven.
Cindy Bishop
Lisa McComas
August 24, 2012
I have known the Phillips family for almost my whole life. I'm still in shock that the Good Lord called Neil home so early. I hope that Neil is hanging out with my mom, my grandparents and all those who have been called Home too early. With deepest sympathy and lots of love
Hilda Ruvalcaba
August 24, 2012
Stacey and All the Phillips Family,
I met the Phillips' family when I was Michael's 4th grade teacher at St. Stanislaus School. I remember always seeing him with a big smile and he was always so positive. He always wanted what was best for his children and all the children at school.
We all share in your pain in this great loss of such an amazing man.
My prayers are with you all.
Rest In Peace Neil
Hilda Gonzalez-Ruvalcaba
James and Michele Bettiga
August 23, 2012
We are so very saddened by the loss of such a good, amazing man. Neil was the best, both in his field and as a friend. Our hearts and prayers are with the Phillips family as they begin to pick up the pieces following this tragedy. Praise God for His mercy, grace, and comfort and may Neil's legacy of being a godly man of integrity carry on in his children and his grandchildren.
Tonya Johnson
August 23, 2012
Stacy we are so sorry for you and your family;s loss.Neil was a good man!!!! All are prayers are with you!!!! Love and peace always!!!!!
Mike & Nichole Enriquez
August 23, 2012
Stacy and family, we are so sorry to hear about Neil. We just found out today. You and Neil were a huge part of my conversion and I was very blessed to have both of you through my journey of coming home. I remember I would always ask a lot of questions, and Neil would always respond with a smile and ready to answer and really cared about making sure I understood. He was a Great teacher, leader, and follower of Christ. Neil will be greatly missed!! I know there's no answer of why.....I know God knows though. May God bless you and your family in this most difficult time of your life and comfort you always.
Daniel & fiancé Erica
Debbie & Daniel Arnold
August 23, 2012
Dearest Stacy & Family
Thank you so much for inviting Daniel & I to your home at such a painful time. I am so glad that Daniel could bring you some comfort about Neil's last minutes. Daniel will be forever changed by this tragedy. Getting to know who Neil was, brought him peace as well. With such a beautiful & strong family, filled with so much love & God. I'm confident you will be ok. Daniel's offer was sincere, as was my own. If you ever need anything you know how to reach us. God bless.
Paul Van Nes
August 23, 2012
Stacy and family, I just heard about your tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless,
Heather
August 23, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Stacy and their children during their time of loss. Neil will be missed by so many in the Catholic church and beyond.
Debbie Greco
August 23, 2012
We are so saddened by your loss. Stacy, I remember how Neil's eyes would shine when he spoke about you and how relieved he was when he called to say you were ok after a hospital procedure. And how he wanted to make that Easter Vigil at St Joe's perfect for you when you were in Rome. I remember when I got that vigil Mass live on my computer he watched it with me, hoping to get a glimpse of you. I hope your whole family knows that he is still so very close to you, just on the other side of a very thin veil.
Mike and Chris Yates
August 23, 2012
Stacy and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Francesca Preston
August 22, 2012
Stacy and family,
The tears are flowing because Neil's loss is sudden, unexpected, and seems out of place. But then there is the accompanying thought that God does all things well and in His time. It's hard to wrap one's thoughts around that because of the pain, but the bedrock of our faith assures us that it is true. And what is more, we also know that if God called him Home, it is because Neil accomplished what he was called to do. He did it. He finished well. He is a shining example of one for whom it would not have mattered when God called him because He was ready. He was present, doing God's will in the small things as well as the big stuff: BE-ing to fullness a good son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, friend, leader, and learner - an example to the world of the face, hands, feet, and heart of Christ his Savior. When a person is loved greatly the grief is great because he is missed in so many ways. Words cannot express the depth of these feelings and the varying degrees different ones of us feel, but this we know, Stacy, that your grief and that of your family is great and that each of us enters into that grief with you. Thanks be to God that in the light of eternity this separation will be short, even though right now it feels interminable. I pray we all may open our hearts to experience that which God wants to offer us through the death of this saint of His. We can be sure that Neil will continue to work for us there in Heaven, doing the Father's will as he did on earth. I pray we may know the comfort of the Holy Spirit and the hope of Heaven as we wend our way through this time of sadness. My prayers are for you and your family now and as you continue your own journeys to finish well and join Neil one day around the Great Throne of God. May God bless you and keep you under His wing, close to His heart, sheltered and protected in His loving care.
August 22, 2012
Neil, may your powerful example in life on earth be felt ten-fold in Heaven. Keep working my friend, you are an inspiration. Phillips family, you are in our prayers.
Annemarie Polis Relstab
August 22, 2012
I am so sorry to hear this sad news, I loved your whole family at St. Stands and Central, Your family will be in my prayers.
Lucy Saenz-Ehling
August 22, 2012
My dear highschool friend Sam, I am deeply sorry for the loss of your brother, we will be praying for you and Neil's family. Bless you all~
Maria Barba
August 22, 2012
Stacy and family, may you have some comfort as you read all of the wonderful things about Neil and what he meant to people. He was a kind, gentle and inspiring family man - the truest example of what our Heavenly Father would like us to be. Your family is in our prayers, Stacy.
August 22, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss! May the Lord comfort your family during this time of sorrow.
Joe and Sue Powers Family
Rebecca Le May
August 22, 2012
May God continue to bless the Phillips Family. I'm forever grateful to Neil and Stacy for helping me and many others return home to Holy Mother Church.
Al & Darla Sierras
August 22, 2012
Stacy, Our hearts are heavy with grief for you and your family. We want you to know we are truly, truly sorry for your loss. We are keeping you and your family in prayer. May the peace of our Lord be with you all.
Gary Nelson
August 22, 2012
Neil was a mentor for me in RCIA and was a shining example of a holy Catholic husband and father. He always challenged me to do better in my faith. I will miss him greatly.
Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM
August 22, 2012
Queenship of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
Dear Stacy and Family:
My sympathy and condolences to all of you as a family: wife, children, sons-in-law, and grandchildren. Neil was a devoted and dedicated Catholic husband, Catholic father, and Catholic man living in the midst of the modern world.....what a witness. Earth's loss is Heaven's gain. Be assured of my continued prayers for the blessed repose of Neil's soul, and for the consolation of your family.
"The peace of the Lord be with you, always...."
Sincerely in the Two Hearts of Jesus and Mary,
Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM
The Fathers of Mercy
Auburn, KY
Annette Borges
August 22, 2012
Lifting the family up for healing and comfort in this time of sorrow. Neil will be greatly missed by everyone God put in his way.
Jimmy and Lateena Hughes
August 22, 2012
Ah dearest Stacy,and family the world has lost a saint! We mourn along with you but are comforted by what St. Padre Pio and St. Therese said, that their work will begin for us in Heaven. I truly believe that Neil will be closer to us...to you now more than ever before...working and praying hard for our souls and doing good on earth. Our prayers go out for you and Neil with great affection.
Thomas and Wendy Morton family
August 22, 2012
Stacy and Family,
Neil was one of the most gracious and wonderful men we have ever been blessed to be around. We learned so much about what a good Catholic, a good husband, and good father meant by his shining example. Our prayers and love are with you all. We will miss him!!
Dino and Cathy Durando
August 22, 2012
I am so grateful to have known Neil. I consider it a singular privileged to have been able to do ministry with Neil and Stacy. Their children are a testament to his faith and his strength and leadership as a father. May he rest in peace.
John & JoAnn Melo
August 21, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Though it has been several years since we left Patterson, I still fondly remember our times spent with your family at church events, Cub Scouts, and basketball games. Neil was a wonder model of a Catholic husband and father. Your family is with us in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon & Bob Briar
August 21, 2012
Neil was extrordinary in that he reflected God's image of a true man, husband, father, grandfather & friend. Those of us who knew him have been blest for having known him. He challenged those around him to be more faithful & holy in their lives.
Thank you, to each member of the Phillips family, for having shared him with all of us. May God hold each of you close to his heart as you journey through this difficult time.
God bless you!
Paula K. Spooner
August 21, 2012
May God tenderly embrace the Phillips Family to comfort all of you .... I am deeply saddened by this tragic news as Neil was a very special holy man with a big smile & warm heart who always greeted us by name when attending RCIA; gave great encouragement; and shared in the extreme happiness in our conversion to the Catholic faith. I loved seeing Neil & Stacy with their children at Holy Mass for they are a true example of how Our Lord wishes a family to be and at times I smiled with a few tears from the beauty gazing upon them. My heart aches for dearest Stacy & their precious Children.... Neil will always be fondly remembered for I know He is doing more faithful work for God in Heaven as a very magnificant Angel for us still here on earth. Neil, you made a difference to many of us by your superb example and sharing your knowledge of our Catholic Faith and I thank you. God Bless You & Rest in Peace
Don Perry
August 21, 2012
Neil is an excellent example of a true Catholic. My prayers & Masses will be for Neil and his family.
Lee Anne Martinez
August 21, 2012
I am a friend of Leslie Klinger's ... I did not know Neil, but from her information and from his obituary, I believe we have another saint praying for us...
May you find comfort in the arms of your friends and family and may the soul of Neil rest in peace. You are all in my prayers.
Lauren and Curt Gulde
August 21, 2012
Our prayers are with you all during this sad time. My Jesus comfort your hearts as only He can. May he welcome Neil into heaven with joyous celebration. We love you!
Josue Jimenez
August 21, 2012
I will always remember his good example as a Christian at St. Joesph's. My family and will pray for Neil and his family.
Angela Duarte
August 21, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Phillips Family.
Carmie "Leguria" Barlow
August 21, 2012
So sad to hear about the accident. I was lucky enough to have known Neil since Grammer school and then High School. He was alway a gentle person and got along well with everyone. He will be missed. I wish his wife and family peace and healing.
Vangie, Walt & Eric Snuffer
August 21, 2012
Years ago I was fortunate enough to share a seat with Neil on a field trip for our children at St Stanislaus School. I went away feeling like I had met a kindred spirit. What a holy man. What a wonderful example of a husband and father. I'm truly blessed that the Lord allowed us to cross paths. Stacy, there are no words to take away the pain. May your family, friends and Our Lord grant you peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Russ &Dona Edmundson
August 21, 2012
Stacy, you and your family have been in our prayers since we heard that Our Father called Neil home. I had been hoping to see Neil that evening at the Opus Dei recollection. Dona and I will not be able to attend any of the services as we are in Colorado working on a pro life campagin for the Center for BioEthical Reform.
I am new to RCIA so my time with Neil was brief; however, I found him to be a wonderful person. My prayers are with his family.
Isaac Munoz
August 21, 2012
Steve & Lauri Dugo
August 21, 2012
May the family find comfort and Strength in Gods grace. All who knew Neil will miss him. Rest in peace.
Rick and Irma Deabenderfer
August 21, 2012
Stacy and family. Neil was a great man. His spirit will live on in our hearts forever. Our most sincere condolences to you and your family.
Linda Reed
August 21, 2012
Neil was the quiet man in RCIA who remembered your name. He was a holy man who led others to holiness.
James Wilson, OP
August 21, 2012
My heartfelt sorrow for you Stacy and your family. Neil was a a big part of my conversion to the Catholic faith. He will be greatly missed.
"Eternal rest grant unto Neil, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. Amen."
Kristeena Munoz
August 21, 2012
Neil was a wonderful person and was a wonderful part of my conversion into the Catholic faith. My heart is aching for Stacy and his children. He will be missed. God Bless,
Eva Cappiello
August 21, 2012
Our heartfelt condolences to the Phillips family. He was a model Catholic father, husband, and parishioner. He will be deeply missed by so many. His life will leave a lasting imprint in the community, the life of a true Christian steward. A modest, soft-spoken man of inspiration is gone, but he will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
The Cappiello Family and Helen
August 21, 2012
Stacy & Family,
In God's loving arms may you find a quiet, gentle strength and hope that sustains you. You will remain in my prayers.
Rich & Robin (Black) Burkett
Laura Shaw
August 21, 2012
I know you heard the words, "Well done, my good and faithful servant" when you were admitted to Heaven. Rest in peace.
Leslie Klinger
August 21, 2012
Thank you, Neil, for being a Catholic Out Loud. Your example of how to be a true man will be sorely missed; however, we know that now you are in a position to help us in ways you could not help us before. Thank you for praying with us and for us and you enter into the Presence of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Rod Flora
August 21, 2012
On behalf of the Woodland Ave.Fire Dept. we are very sorry for the loss of your Father, Husband, and Grandfather. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord be with you in this time of sadness. Chaplain Rod Flora
August 21, 2012
Stacey and Family,
In God's loving arms, may you find a quiet, gentle strength, and hope that sustains you. I remember sitting a few rows behind your family at mass not long ago, and thinking how blest Neil and Stacey are to have such a large family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Richard & Robin(Black) Burkett
Leroy and Kelli Rocha
August 21, 2012
Our sincere condolences to the Phillips Family.
Richard Braun
August 21, 2012
I had known Neil from a distance, but was just getting to know him more after sharing some similar experiences recently. I will miss his smiling face. I pray that the family has the strength to live up to the ideals that he lived for.
Jeff and Julie Boydston
August 21, 2012
My deepest Sympathy to Neil's family, I worked with Neil and consider him a great friend also. We had many discussions about our families, and I know his family was the most important thing in his life. I will truly miss Neil
Bernie Silveria
August 21, 2012
my deepest condolences to the Phillips family. you are now smiling with the angels and our Lord.
John Marcroft
August 21, 2012
I knew Neil's father through my business in Salinas. I have no doubt that his son is now with the Kord. Our prayers are with all those who loved him. John Marcroft
Mario & Laura Pulido & Family
August 21, 2012
Stacy and Family, although we know at such a time there's little we can say, we want to let you know that you are in our prayers. May the warmth of God's love embrace you, with deepest sympathy,
DIANA REYES
August 21, 2012
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE PHILLIPS FAMILY AND ALL THOSE WHO LOVED NEIL. HE WAS TRULY AN EXAMPLE OF A FAITHFUL AND VIRTUROUS MAN. MAY WE ALL STRIVE TO FOLLOW HIS EXAMPLE DURING OUR TIME HERE ON EARTH.
GOD BLESS.
Kristina & Jason Ramirez
August 21, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Phillips family and especially Stacy. When my father died you made us understand his faith saved hime and we will be with him again. May the same words comfort you. Neil was an exceptional man and a holy example for all, truly a lost for this world, but truly a gain for the heavens. He was a part of my jounrey to becoming a Catholic and I will be forever greatful. Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them him. Amen
Anthony & Regina Hidalgo's
August 21, 2012
God knows when we shall meet again. ~William Shakespeare.You will forever be in our hearts ???
Wendy Bettencourt
August 21, 2012
We will miss this wonderful holy man. He was such a wonderful example of our faith. Our thoughts and prayer are with you all. Much love
Mark Merlo
August 21, 2012
Neil was a personal Friend a fellow employee and great partner and we spent many days together and we will miss very muvh
Mark
Heather Warthan
August 21, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Phillips Family. Neil was such a welcoming and friendly man!! I am so sorry for your loss.
John and Judy Pallios
August 20, 2012
Phillips Family - Stacy with heartfelt sympathy, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Eternal be his memory.
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