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ROGER M. PHILLIPS obituary, Brookline, MA

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Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home - Brookline

376 Washington St

Brookline, Massachusetts

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Aug. 27, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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ROGER PHILLIPS Obituary

PHILLIPS, Roger M. Of Chestnut Hill, formerly of Plymouth and Phoenix, AZ., passed away after a long illness, at the age of 75. Loving father of the late Allyson Phillips. Devoted son of the late Edward F. and Charlotte L. (O'Gorman) Phillips. Dear brother of Edward "Chip" and his wife, Patricia, of Park, AZ., Gregg and his wife, Patty, of Hingham and the late John Phillips. Roger was predeceased by his former wife, Charlene "Sherri" (McNeilly) Phillips. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jack Phillips and Lucy LeBlanc, both of Beverly; his nephew, Patrick Phillips and his wife, Melissa, of Hingham; as well as friends from years as a student at the Baker School, Brookline High School and of course the Golf Courses. Visitation will be held in the Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home, 376 Washington St., BROOKLINE, on Wednesday morning, from 9:00 - 10:30, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Lawrence Church, Chestnut Hill, at 11:00. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Walnut Hills Cemetery. Late Vietnam Veteran U.S. Army. Retired employee Brookline Parks Dept. In lieu of flowers, donations in Roger's memory may be made to First Tee of Massachusetts. https://firsttee.org/donate/ Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home 376 Washington St. Brookline, MA. 02445 www.bellodeafuneralhome.com
Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 22 to Aug. 24, 2025.

Memorial Events
for ROGER PHILLIPS

Aug

27

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home

376 Washington St., Brookline, MA 02445

Aug

27

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Lawrence Church

774Boylston St. (Route 9 East), Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home - Brookline

376 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445

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Pam and Jim Paliwoda

Yesterday

I walked with Roger and Harry every morning and my husband always enjoyed their banter.
We knew Roger while he lived in Goodyear, Arizona.
We are very sorry for your loss.

Paul Perry

Yesterday

Chip and Gregg, so sorry for your loss. Roger was a good guy, may he Rest In Peace!!

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