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Terence McPhillips Obituary
Norfolk - Terence Joseph "Joe" McPhillips died on July 20, 2017. He was born in Norfolk on February 8, 1924. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Sarah Finn McPhillips, sisters, Kathleen Falls, Sarah Baker, Mollie Reilly, Genevieve Caulfield, his brother, J.Vincent McPhillips, and his granddaughter, Sarah Benson. Joe was a graduate of Holy Trinity High School and Georgetown University. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a combat medic in the 90th Infantry Division in Europe, and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal Combat Medical Badge, European Campaign Medal with two Bronze Service stars. Joe retired as owner/operator of Bazemore's Market. He was a long-time member of the Ryan Club of Norfolk, Sertoma Club of Norfolk, and the Nocturnal Adoration Society. Joe served on the Boards of St. Mary's Cemetery and the Norfolk Community Trust. He was a volunteer tax preparer for the AARP at the Senior Center for many years.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Julia Bray McPhillips, children, Terry McPhillips (Peggy), Frances M. Benson, Lucy M. Oliver, Sally McPhillips, John McPhillips, Pauline McPhillips, Frank McPhillips (Carole), Julie M. (Collin) Hill, Elizabeth M. (Eric) Gruber and grandchildren Charlotte, Morrigan (Shawn) and stepson, Braedon, Whitney, Keenan, Britt (Chris), Genavieve, and Kathleen, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church at 6400 Newport Ave., Norfolk on Monday, July 24, 2017 at 11:00 am by the Reverend Father W. Daniel Beeman. The family will receive friends at the church; one hour prior to the Mass. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children or to a charity of the donor's choice. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk chapel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at hdoliver.com
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Ann Stewart
July 25, 2017
Frank, Julie and Family: you are in our prayers at this time. Celebrate his life and cherish your memories. So very sorry for your loss. The Stewart's in Maine.
Scooter Brown
July 24, 2017
Sally,
You have my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Take comfort in knowing he has now found peace.
Please send my regards to your entire family.
With a heavy heart,
Your friend,
Scooter Brown
July 23, 2017
We were both so sorry to hear of your personal and family's loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Grief can be so hard, but faith and our special memories help us cope. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Remembering you and your loved one today and always, with sincere condolences,
Audrey Doughty Dudley & Roy Allan Dudley
Elizabeth Murphy
July 21, 2017
Sorry I'll never get to meet him. This morning at my bridge group, people were talking about what a wonderful man he was. So I had to read his obituary. My condolences.
Shelly Hanna
July 21, 2017
My sincere condolences for your loss. Joe was an extraordinary man. I, like many in our community will deeply mourn his passing as his life was one of service, love, and compassion. May he rest in peace.
Margie Callahan Keller
July 21, 2017
Dear McPhillips family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am sending prayers and peace .
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