Photo courtesy of Colonial Funeral Homes - Brick
Brick, New Jersey
Oct 19, 1943 – Apr 11, 2021
Laird Phillips, 77, passed away on Sunday, April 11th. A Navy veteran, he was born on October 19,1943 in Staten Island, NY to Ann and Sid Phillips.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Firestone; his son, Russell Phillips; his daughter, Michele Burke and her husband John Burke; his sister, Jo-Ann Lansinger; and his grandson, John Michael Burke.
Laird attended Port Richmond H.S. and then served in the US Navy as a signal man. Growing up he was a member of the Cub Scouts and the Mid Island Little and Babe Ruth Leagues. Laird was also an accomplished bowler. He worked as a repairman for his father, Sid, who owned Sid Phillips Appliance Service in West Brighton, SI, and eventually succeeding his Dad as owner. He enjoyed trips to Atlantic City and Las Vegas but nothing made him happier than his annual vacations in Aruba where he had many friends.
Laird was generous and kind, a real people person who always enjoyed sharing a laugh with his family and friends. He re-located to Lakewood, NJ several years ago where he lived happily.
Visitation will be Sunday April 18, 2021 from 3:00- 6:00 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy. 88, Brick. Burial will be private.
Due to the Covid-19 executive orders of Governor Murphy, please be aware that masks must be worn at all times, social distancing must be maintained, and there are capacity limitations for all gatherings. We ask that you please pay your respects briefly to allow
time for others to do so as well.
So sorry Rose to hear of Ladies passing. I am glad I got to see him and talk with him at Chris's wedding. We had a lot of fun years ago playing board games at your house. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Sincerely, Lynn Winslow(Paccione)
Lynn Winslow
April 20, 2021 | Midlothian, VA | Friend
Laird will be missed. He was a wonderful person. Sal and I are so sorry. All our Love to Rose, Russell and Michelle and to the rest of the family
Christine Jensen
April 19, 2021 | Friend
Rose Michelle and Russell
I'm so sorry for your loss Laird was the sweetest man he always had a kind heart he's going to be truly missed
Carol Bird
April 18, 2021 | Staten Island, NY | Friend
My Sincere Condolences to the Family!! Laird was a Great Neighbor with always a Kind Word and Funny Story to lighten your day!! May his Soul Rest In Peace!
Frank A Carpenito
April 18, 2021 | Staten Island, NY | Neighbor
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Sydney
April 18, 2021 | Greenvale, NY
Sending my deepest condolences during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of serving Lad for many years at the Island Coffee Shop. May he rest in peace, he will be missed.
Jennifer Gassera Romano
April 17, 2021 | Friend
Dear Rose Michele and Russell Words can't express how sorry we all are, he was the best always smiling, so easy going. Will miss all the good times we have all spent together we love you R I P CUZ
Rose and James and family DeFazio
April 17, 2021 | Manahawkin, NJ | Family
Sure going to miss you. You were a kind,generous,and compassionate friend. Always looking to enjoy life to its fullest. But most of all I’m going to miss how you would always (Just by being there) raise the level of fun and excitement wherever we were. There will NEVER be another like you. REST IN PEACE My FRIEND, Don Hyde
Donald Hyde
April 17, 2021 | Keansburg, NJ | Friend
Rose, Russell & Michele,
I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a great fun guy. My prayers are with all of you.
All My Love Nina
April 16, 2021
