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Phillips, Dean E. HANNACROIX Dean E. Phillips, 75, entered into eternal life on Sunday, August 3, 2008. In 1995, Dean retired after 30 years of service with M & G. Convoy. He loved fishing, camping and horseshoes. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Reta Phillips of Hannacroix; daughter, Sheila (Mike) Murphy of Colonie; grandchildren, Deana (Eugene) Datri of Greenville, Melissa (Steven) Leto of Colonie and Phillip Murphy of R.I.; great-granddaughters, Sheila Weidman and Melody Datri; and sister, Violet Hinz of Cheektowaga. Dean was predeceased by his brothers, Robert and George Phillips and sister, Viola Cooper. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, August 7 at the Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena. Burial will follow in Chestnut Lawn Cemetery, New Baltimore. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, 5-7 p.m. Contributions in memory of Dean may be to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2008.

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Bette & Bob Ticen

July 30, 2019

Well, Dean, it's been 11 years since we lost you and still we keep you very close to our heart........at camp fires we would always hear you say, "there are no cavemen in that camp fire" and now till this day Bob will always say "there are no cavemen in that fire"............oh, how we would laugh and still presently do over such an endearing remark we have always kept near and dear to our hearts........................such wonderful memories of both you and Reta..........we will always love you and never, ever, forget you and all our good times as well as some sad times too but we made it through all of them with no permanent scars...........we love and miss you so very much..........RIP, our dear friend !!!!!!!!!!!

Marie and Dan Wloch

August 8, 2008

We were sad to hear of Dean's passing. We enjoyed all the good times at Earlton especially the campfires. Dan always enjoyed the horseshoe games with Dean. Our Love and Sincere Sympathy to Reta and family. Take care. Love, Marie and Dan Wloch

Cynthia McMullen

August 6, 2008

Reta, et al I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. I love this man. My whole family of the June and Oscar Boomer's just love Dean. Somewhere I have a picture of Deano hanging upside down from our Mulberry tree @Hudson River camp. It's times like that I'd truly like to remember. Reta and Dean helped us out SO many times it'd take up way too much space. Great people. Great friends. See you later, Dean. Love, Cindy, Les, Jr. & Jen

Bob & Bette Ticen

August 5, 2008

They became our friends when we first started camping in 1990. If you were trying unsuccessfully to set up camp, Dean was right there with a helping hand and afterward invited us to come over and meet with him and Reta. Whew, what a night !! We spent many Memorial Weekends faithfully together as well as other weeks during the summer. Bob and I have such good memories and how we loved and respected these people. Dean, we love you and we will miss you !! Godspeed our friend !!

August 5, 2008

Pop,
It's hard to believe that you are no longer with us. I will always cherish the memories I have with you and nan. You to are the best. I give you my word I will do everything to make sure she is alright. Until we meet again in heaven I will miss you. I love yah!!!!

Liss

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