Photo courtesy of Curran-Jones Funeral Home - West Springfield
West Springfield, Massachusetts
Apr 12, 1953 – Oct 14, 2017 (Age 64)
Chicopee – Calvin S. Phillips Jr., 64, died peacefully Saturday at his home. Calvin was born in Springfield and lived in Agawam most of his life before moving to Chicopee 15 years ago. He was one of the founding employees of the Genetics Lab at Baystate Medical Center and has worked as a geneticist there for 30 years. He leaves his children Jessica Merriam and her husband Brian of Westfield; Christopher Phillips and his partner Russell of Enfield. He also leaves his former wife Angela (Esposito) Phillips; a sister Jerene (Taylor) Kruszewski and her husband Stanley; a nephew Erik and his wife Valerie; two grandsons, Cameron and Joseph, and many friends. Visiting hours will be held at the Agawam Curran-Jones Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4:00 – 7:00pm. The funeral and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. For more details please visit curranjones.com. As a lover of animals, memorial contributions may be made to the MSPCA.
Read MoreCalvin, as the Anniversary of your passing is here, I am reminded of how many times you've come to mind since your passing... your sweet smile, soft spoken manner, Kindhearted self will always be what I remember the most... Thank You for being part of my Life... God Bless You and Rest Peacefully... Thank You, for being part of my Life...
Launa Torres
October 10, 2019 | East Longmeadow, MA
When I saw this, Cal, I couldn't believe it. I had just seen you not too long ago and you were helping another person, in usual form, with your same sweet smile you wore so well. When you saw me you gave me your, Usual smile and wave and asked me how I was doing! Your warmth and kindness was just part of your Loving heart that made you the warm Beaming Light of Love that You were to so many who needed it just at the right time. It's difficult for me to believe that someone who's done so much...
Launa Torres
October 19, 2017 | East Longmeadow, MA
Remembering Cal in thought and prayer.
Memory eternal!
Ann Romanyshyn
October 18, 2017
Calvin was always a hoot to have around, what a character !!! You can see that in his smile. Don't be too "nutz" up there Cal and rest in peace, big guy...
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David Pulaski
David Pulaski
October 16, 2017 | Rotonda West, FL
R.i.p you were a great guy.
Sherry Mengel
October 15, 2017 | Spfld
He was such an amazing person. He talked about you all as the greatest joys in his life. He was really proud of both his kids and their loving family's. and was proud to call his ex-wife a great friend too. I am so sorry I won't be able to make the services. I could say a thousand nice things about him. But the most amazing to me was the dignity and grace he displayed dealing with his illness. I would see him sometimes when we both worked at Baystate, sitting on a bench outside and he once...
Ann Benoit
October 15, 2017 | Springfield, MA
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Denise Wiederhold
October 15, 2017 | Chicopee, MA
Cal was a dear friend and confidant and I'm very heartbroken right now just having learned of his passing. He will be missed by so many that he has helped along in their journey of life.
May his family find comfort and peace. I really loved this man, he and I shared so much and I won't ever forget how he was always there for me and understood me better than most.
Meesha Cormier
October 15, 2017 | Worcester, MA
Halloween 2013; BMC
October 15, 2017
