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Phyllis Slater Obituary

Hill Slater - Phyllis, age 80, born October 1944 in NYC. Renowned business leader and pioneering advocate, has passed. The world mourns the loss of Long Island's "Ms. Hill Slater", trailblazing entrepreneur and visionary leader whose influence spanned local, national, and international spheres. Phyllis passed away surrounded by her two loving daughters and granddaughter. Survived by daughters, Gina and Tanya; grandchildren, Amber, Lenwood and Marcus; great-grandchildren, Kingston and Lisa; siblings, Madeliene and Philbert; nephews and nieces, Aaron, Li, Akua, Cypress, John, and Silas; in-laws, Tip and Philip. Predeceased by husband, Gordon; daughter, Lisa; grandson, Michael; siblings, Wayne and Andrea; parents, Yvonne and Philbert. Her legacy will inspire generations to come and loving memories will always live in our hearts. www.donohue-cecere.com

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Published by Newsday on May 11, 2025.

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Gail Anderson

May 10, 2025

Dearest family of Phyllis Hill Slater, I am so sorry for your loss. I was honored to have had the pleasure of sitting in Phyllis´ presence during a lunch meeting. She was an inspiring woman with extraordinary knowledge. She left her mark in this world, and she is missed.

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