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Joseph Philipps

Oak Park, Illinois

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Joseph F. Philipps, a resident of Oak Park for more than 60 years, died there June 28, 2014, at the age of 96. He was born in Mineral Point, Wisc. He began his apprenticeship with Local 597 of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union in 1937 and was an active member of the Union for more than 75 years....

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Dear Phillips Family,
Sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I have many fond memories growing up and living next door to him as an adult. We were just talking about him the other day, as I still live next door to your old house. He was always such a great neighbor and my children loved him. He was even helpful one Easter when I was having my third child, watching the girls until my sister came home to take over. This block always had wonderful neighbors while I was growing up. It seems that...

To the Philipps Family,
My dear Joe was such a huge part of my childhood. It was so weird but I was able to call your parents by their first names, not sure why that was but I loved Joe & Delsie a ton. Your parents were so close to mine. I remember your Dad giving my Mom a change purse of your Mom's after she passed, I believe I still have that little red purse & I cherish it because of the history. "My Joe" who I hung on like a jungle gym was the best! We will be going on a fishing trip...

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