We are sad to announce that on April 19, 2024, at the age of 89, John Russell Phillips (Rockaway, New Jersey) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, J. Russell Phillips and Mildred Phillips; his brother-in-law William Thorburn; and his cousin Brian Barrett. He is survived by : his wife Kay (Catherine); his daughters, Kimberly Phillips and Carrie Simunov (Steven); his granddaughter Kiki (Phillips); his cousins, Jack Barrett (Sandee), Tim Barrett (Yanqin), Kevin Barrett (Vicki), Pat Barrett (Deena) and Mari Madden (Robert); his sister-in-law Maureen Thorburn; and his son Scott. He is also survived by her children and grandchildren.

A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Rockaway Presbyterian Church (35 Church St, Rockaway, NJ 07866).

Memorial donations in Jack's memory can be made to First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway, 35 Church Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866 or online https://fpcrockaway.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Norman Dean Home for Services Inc.