Helen Phillips

Mrs. Helen Phillips was a great low key force in rebuilding the Transfiguration Church after it was burned in the late 1980s. She inspired her husband the late Peter Phillips in helping rebuild the Church interior and always giving donations openly and anonymously.
She is a legend. She gave and wanted nothing in return. Her deep devotion to the Greek. Orthodox Church was her motivation. Everything
she did was influenced by her background in Cyprus, a deeply religious Greek Orthodox island.
In my viewpoint, Mrs. Phillips
was the godmother of the Transfiguration of Christ Greek Orthodox church in Mattituck because of her unselfish devotion, donations with her husband like Peter Phillips and always working behind the scenes to see the Church prosper. The Church is what it is today largely for Mrs Phillips stepping up with her husband Peter at the lowest moments of the community and inspiring them with their donations to rebuild the Church. Mrs. Helen Phillips was a woman of her Era. No one is irreplaceable. But I sincerely doubt I will ever meet a person in 2026 like Mrs. Helen Phillips.

Peter, deepest condolences to you and all the family on your loss. She sounded like such a wonderful lady. She raised a heck of a son, I'm sure she was quite proud.

Keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.