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David Phillips Obituary

David F. Phillips

David F. Phillips died in San Francisco on March 26, age 75.
New Yorker by upbringing, devoted San Franciscan by adoption. World-renowned heraldry scholar, bibliophile, author, stunningly original mind, and a lawyer associated for many years with Farella Braun + Martel. Enjoy exploring his life and fascinating thought at Radbash.com.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Apr. 3 to Apr. 8, 2020.

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Klaudia Nelson

November 8, 2023

I'm so sad to hear of David's death. I loved him very much and laughed with him. Good bye dear friend.

Daryl Petrarca

December 29, 2021

So sorry.....

James Bryan

July 13, 2020

David and I attended the University of Pennsylvania Law School at the same time, both of us graduating in 1971. He and I were not close friends, but I still vividly recall him because he was memorable even then! The range of his many offbeat interests does not surprise me. I hope that he is starting on a new journey and that we may meet again. May he rest in peace.

Nicholas Wolfson

April 3, 2020

David was truly one of the greats. It breaks my heart that he is gone. Rest in peace, dear David.

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