PHILLIPS, Atty. Herbert P. Haverhill Attorney for 60 Years 83, of Gloucester and formerly of Haverhill, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017, at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. He was born in Haverhill on May 27, 1933, son of the late Joshua and Kathryn (Kosoff) Phillips. Herb practiced law for nearly 60 years in Haverhill, mostly at the law firm Phillips, Gerstein & Channen PC. He earned his undergraduate degree at Bowdoin College, his law degree at Boston University and his Masters in Taxation at New York University. He began his career as a clerk for Judge Opper of the U.S. Tax Court in Washington DC. He later served as Haverhill City Solicitor and on the Hearings Committee of the Board of Bar Overseers. Herb participated in many civic and religious institutions, including as a director at Camp Bauercrest, Amesbury, MA and as a Bowdoin class agent. He was an avid runner, participating in over 20 marathons long before running became popular. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Margery (Kapelson) Phillips; children, Thomas J. Phillips and his wife, Sharon Gillis of Newton, Mass., Jane P. and her husband, John Davey of West Hartford, Conn., and Richard P. Phillips and his wife, Kimberly Rosvall of Bloomington, Ind.; five grandchildren, Alexandra and Andrew Phillips, Annabelle and Jillian Davey and Violet Phillips. He was also the father of the late Karen A. Phillips and brother of the late Lawrence I. Phillips. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service on Sunday (TODAY), Jan. 29, at 1 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main St. (Route 125), Haverhill. Interment will follow in the Children of Israel Cemetery, Haverhill. At the family's request, there will be no memorial period. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, GI Cancer Research, Attn: Dr. Robert Mayer, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226 or to the Wolf Medical Education Fund, c/o Dr. Marshall Wolf, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis St., Boston, MA 02115. To share a memory or for more information, please visit www.farmerfuneralhomes.com H.L. Farmer and Sons Funeral Homes, Haverhill and Bradford 978-372-9311

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 27 to Jan. 29, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for HERBERT PHILLIPS

17 Entries

Thomas Dawkins

February 8, 2017

Herb was a strong presence in my life from my earliest years coming to family tax appointments through buying my first house. He will be remembered fondly for a long time to come. My condolences to Margie and his family.

Susie Hays

February 1, 2017

To the Phillips Family, The beach is just not going to be the same without Herb. I'm going to miss seeing him walking the streets daily, our chats when he had the time to stop and talk, and his persistence in dues collection. He was a wonderful, caring man and will be greatly missed by many. My condolences to all of you.

Alan and Judy Tobin

January 29, 2017

Dear Margie and family, Herb was a very special man and a friend for over 60 years. We send you our sincere sympathy.

Art Ford

January 29, 2017

Herb you were such a special person-I knew you as an attorney and your skills were excellent -the more I got to know you the more I realized you were what a special person you were -I heard you talk about your family and friends -I never met them but could tell how much you loved them-

I'm sure there are many stories about your good deeds and how much you will be missed-

Stanley Fishbein

January 29, 2017

My heartfelt condolences to Marge and all the Phillip's family. Too many fond memories to list here. Sorry I could not be with all of you today. Very glad I had the chance to have lunch with Herb not too long ago!

Ann and bill Oneill

January 29, 2017

Herb thanks for being part of our lives. Remembering you always. Offering prayers for you and your family .

Mickey Weiner

January 29, 2017

Dear Kappy & Family,
Sharon & I were deeply saddened when we were informed about Herb's passing. As a
long time fraternity brother, we became
closer as the years passed by. In just one
year, the same day that we celebrated our
marriages, 60 years will have gone by. We
will never forget how you, Herb, Sharon &
I spent our honeymoons together in Bermuda.
Herb was the wonderful human glue that
kept the fraternity friendships active over
all these years. We will miss him more than I can say. We're sorry we cannot be
at the funeral today, but our thoughts
are with you.
With love,
Mickey & Sharon Weiner

Patty Jordan

January 29, 2017

Marge, just to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Neil Alter

January 29, 2017

Herb was a roommate of mine at Bowdoin College. Over the years we kept in touch either by personal visits in Florida or Massachusetts or by telephone.
He ws a very successful, talented attorney who had a formidable work ethic. What impressed me mostly about him was his humility and modesty. I never heard him boast about any of his accomplishments in serving as Class Agent or his philanthropic achievements. What he had pride in was his family-wife, children and grandchildren. When I spoke to him earlier in the week he was writing thank you letters to people who had helped in launching his legal career. May you rest in peace, brother. Neil Alter

January 29, 2017

Dear Phillips family,
Our parents where huge fans of Herb. They adored him, respected him, and laughed with him. He was their tax consultant as well as their friend and golf buddy. We had only heard of the many stories of how great Herb was until the passing of our parents in the last two years. Then we finally met Herb as he helped us with the estate. The stories of Margery making him fabulous meals to freeze for him so he was taken care of while she was away. He would laugh and tell us about all the great people he works with or took care of him. A true gentleman. Although we only new of him for a few years he was someone special. So sorry for your loss.
The Sydlowski Family

January 28, 2017

Dear Phillips Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Herb and regret that we cannot be with you on Sunday. Sadly, we have to attend the funeral of a cousin tomorrow at the same time. Please know our love and thoughts are with you. Herb meant so much to all of us, especially to Jerry who relished their long friendship since their days at BU Law School. Herb was always someone Jerry could count on and I hope somehow they are now together again in spirit.
May your wonderful memories of Herb ease the days ahead. He was indeed so very special to every member of our family.
With much love,
Joan, Geoffrey, and Rose Lewis

January 28, 2017

Herb was a very kind and gentle man. He will be missed by family and friends.
Lynn & Donna Thaagaard

Kevin and Kathy O'Leary

January 28, 2017

Herb was a true gentleman . . and always a pleasure to be with. Our thoughts are with Marge and the family. He will be missed.

January 28, 2017

My condolences to the family. Our lord father promises that very soon he will bring back our loved ones and we will never lose them again. Isaac 25:8

Andy Rafey

January 28, 2017

I am so saddened to hear of Herbie's passing. He was a real mensch and taught me so much when I was a young pup on the Crest board. My condolences to The entire family

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