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William PHILLIPS Obituary
Age 88, of Kenmore, NY, on Thanksgiving November 25, 2021. Loving husband of 57 years to Deborah (nee Day) Phillips; father of Geoffrey (Lynne) Phillips, Matthew (Rachel) Phillips and Kim (Brendan) Ince; grandfather of Page and Duncan Phillips; son of the late William and Agnes (nee Buhler) Phillips; brother of the late Barbara McDonough and George Phillips and half-brother of Ann Williams and Jean Phillips and the late Robert Phillips; also survived by nieces and nephews. Bill was always a seeker of peace and justice for all, protector of nature and all creatures, great and small. Bill had been employed as a Psychologist at West Seneca Developmental Center for many years. There will be no visitation or funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Bill to The Equal Justice Initiative, Doctors Without Borders or The BPO, 786 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209. Condolences online at: www.ROTHFUNERAL.com
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