Obituary for Richard "Butch" Phillips
Richard "Butch" Phillips, 80 years of age, from Clark, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, December 6th, 2021 at home.
Richard was born on November 21, 1941, in Queens, New York.
Visitation will be 2 to 6pm on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in the Mastapeter Funeral Home, 400 Faitoute Ave., Roselle Park with a service at 4:30pm.
DUE TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC MASKS MUST BE WORN IN THE FUNERAL HOMES AT ALL TIMES OVER THE NOSE AND MOUTH.
In the spring of 1963, Richard caught Evelyn's eye. Evelyn told her friend, Harriet, "One day I'm going to marry that guy!".
Evelyn and Richard were married on Saturday, March 11, 1967, at St. Thomas Aquinas in Newark NJ. Richie and Evie welcomed three children: Rodney, Alisa, and Darren. Residing in Union County for the duration of their marriage, Richard is survived by his wife Evelyn J. Phillips, son Dr. Rodney R. Phillips, daughter-in-law Yvonne B. Phillips, daughter Alisa J. Rivera, late son-in-law Rudy Rivera Jr., son Darren R. Phillips, daughter-in-law Pam Andes-Phillips. Grandchildren: Alexandra Rivera, Xavier Rivera, Aliva Rivera, Aris Andes-Phillips, Sean Andes-Phillips, and Melody Andes-Phillips. His sister Sheila Reese, brother-in-law, Jim Reese, late nephew Christopher Reese and niece Caitlin Konger and her husband Chad Konger their child Ivy Konger. His brother Barry Phillips and wife Sue Phillips. His brother-in-law William Kakstys and his late sister-in-law Jean Kakstys, nephew Clint Kakstys, Esq. and his wife Nikki Hudak, Esq., and nephew Jesse Kakstys.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to Saint Jude Research Hospital for Children.
Richard was born on November 21, 1941, in Queens, New York.
Visitation will be 2 to 6pm on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in the Mastapeter Funeral Home, 400 Faitoute Ave., Roselle Park with a service at 4:30pm.
DUE TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC MASKS MUST BE WORN IN THE FUNERAL HOMES AT ALL TIMES OVER THE NOSE AND MOUTH.
In the spring of 1963, Richard caught Evelyn's eye. Evelyn told her friend, Harriet, "One day I'm going to marry that guy!".
Evelyn and Richard were married on Saturday, March 11, 1967, at St. Thomas Aquinas in Newark NJ. Richie and Evie welcomed three children: Rodney, Alisa, and Darren. Residing in Union County for the duration of their marriage, Richard is survived by his wife Evelyn J. Phillips, son Dr. Rodney R. Phillips, daughter-in-law Yvonne B. Phillips, daughter Alisa J. Rivera, late son-in-law Rudy Rivera Jr., son Darren R. Phillips, daughter-in-law Pam Andes-Phillips. Grandchildren: Alexandra Rivera, Xavier Rivera, Aliva Rivera, Aris Andes-Phillips, Sean Andes-Phillips, and Melody Andes-Phillips. His sister Sheila Reese, brother-in-law, Jim Reese, late nephew Christopher Reese and niece Caitlin Konger and her husband Chad Konger their child Ivy Konger. His brother Barry Phillips and wife Sue Phillips. His brother-in-law William Kakstys and his late sister-in-law Jean Kakstys, nephew Clint Kakstys, Esq. and his wife Nikki Hudak, Esq., and nephew Jesse Kakstys.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to Saint Jude Research Hospital for Children.