Phyllis A. Gates

Mom, Not a day goes by without me thinking about you and wondering if I have made you proud. I miss you so much Mom and I hope you are looking down on me and your 2 beautiful granddaughters. You are loved and missed--I love you!

Thinking of you Phyllis - you are loved and missed!

Never a dull moment with Phyllis. Always witty and sassy. Miss ya babe!

To Phyllis' family from ours:

With deepest sympathy we reach out to you. Phyllis was our son Arthur's second mom for several years at RPI. With her dedication and compassion, she inspired him to finish his degree in December 2013. Today he walks at Commencement due to her efforts, encouragement and belief in him.

I lost a wonderful friend when she passed. Both Phyllis and I believed in angels, and I do believe she will be watching Art -- and several others whose lives...

Mom,

I miss you so much...I love you and you will forever be in my heart. I will be forever changed. I lost my best friend and ally.

Donnie and Melissa, my heart is breaking as I just heard the passing of your Mom. She was my first office friend in 1990 when we worked in the Troy Building. She welcomed me with open arms and we shared so many laughs, lunches, walks, girls night out during those years. You both are her pride and joy. My heart, prayers and sympathy goes out to both of you.

I will always remember Phyllis for her great smile and loving spirit. May God comfort her family at this sad time. I will miss our conversations about grandchildren. God Bless you all.

I want to send my thoughts and prayers to the family. Phyllis was a wonderful lady and I was so happy I could meet her.

Phyllis was a warm and friendly person to everyone and always had a listening ear. She will be missed dearly.