Service Details
VISITATION
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
In accordance with Racine County mandate, only 50 people will be allowed to enter the funeral home at a time. You may be required to wait outside until others leave the building. For the safety and security of our guests we also require those in attendance to bring and wear a face covering. We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
11:00 a.m.
Due to church restrictions, the Mass will be private, but family and friends are welcome to go on the obituary page of the funeral home’s website to watch the live stream of his service. Click on this link (if there are technical difficulties with live streaming the service will be recorded and will be viewable later) https://youtu.be/hO2IU0t8EBc
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SARASOTA, FL (FORMERLY OF RACINE) – Mr. Peter Phillips, 88, passed away at his residence with his family by his side on Sunday, May 17, 2020.
He was born in Racine on February 7, 1932, and is the son of the late Peter W. and Josephine (nee: Falbo) Phillips. Pete graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in 1950 and, after high school, served his nation with the U.S. Army stationed in Germany.
On August 28, 1954 he married Beverly E. Passehl at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Racine, and together they raised four children. Pete was a life-long devout Catholic and a faithful member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Faith and family were the core of his life and he was devoted to instilling those values on his children. Beverly preceded him in death on October 1, 2011.
Pete spent his entire professional career in the financial industry, retiring from Chase Bank in 1997 after more than 20 years of service. Whether professionally or personally, he had a reputation as someone who had the utmost positive attitude. He loved to engage people he met in conversation or share a good story. Anyone who met Pete, knew him. He was a great listener and always offered practical and sound advice. Pete played basketball in his early years, was an avid golfer for most of his adult life, and enjoyed watching a good game of just about any sport. Pete led a very active lifestyle, and in the last 8 years traveled to Italy twice, took several cruises, and enjoyed many road trips. He spent a good part of the last decade with his 2nd family and friends in Sarasota. Pete was a former member of the Roma Lodge where he enjoyed playing Bocce, and took his love for the game to Camelot East in Sarasota where he built and commissioned a league of more than 130 people.
He is survived by his devoted children, Debra Brinza of Muskego, Robert (Pam) Phillips of Roscoe, IL, Sherri (Michael) Gregg of Winthrop Harbor, IL, and Julie (Daniel) DeWitt of Greendale; eight loving grandchildren, Shelli Wandersee, Tara Young, Kristi Smith, Garrett Gregg, Nicole Brinza, Steve Brinza, Jenna DeWitt, and Nick DeWitt; his ten great-grandchildren; his loving companion, Lois Guess; his brothers, Donald (Judy) Phillips of Barrington, IL, Kenneth (Ann) Phillips of Wauwatosa; Amber Leitner and Lindsey Boylan; his good buddy, Kyle; as well as many dear nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Peter was also preceded in death by his second wife, Barbara (nee: Hayward, Pogorzelski) Phillips and his sister, Mary Jane (Walter) Schmidt.
Family and friends are invited to gather at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 for a visitation from 5-7 p.m. In accordance with Racine County mandate, only 50 people will be allowed to enter the funeral home at a time. You may be required to wait outside until others leave the building. For the safety and security of our guests we also require those in attendance to bring and wear a face covering. We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation during this difficult time. The celebration of his life and Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, May 27th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Due to church restrictions, the Mass will be private, but family and friends are welcome to go on the obituary page of the funeral home’s website to watch the live stream of his service. Click on this link (if there are technical difficulties with live streaming the service will be recorded and will be viewable later) https://youtu.be/hO2IU0t8EBc Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Donations to the American Cancer Society in memory of Peter have been suggested.
The Phillips family extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Tidewell Hospice of Sarasota, FL for their extraordinary kindness, compassion, and dedicated care provided to Peter and his family.
Tim & Diane Wincapaw says
Thoughts and prayers…god bless you all
Henry and Tammy Lipinski says
Pete will be greatly missed. He was a Fun Person to be around.
Good Bless to All! ❤🙏
Jon & Kim Pothour says
Thinking of you all and praying that your happy memories outweigh your sorrow.
Linda Spataro says
Dear Bob, Pam and family, Jerry and I extend our heartfelt condolences to you on the passing of your sweet dad (and grandpa). We hope you will find comfort in sharing and remembering the special moments that created your memories. Thinking of all of you during this time, love Linda and Jerry Spataro
Bill and Linda Dohrmann says
We were introduced to Peter several years ago by Lois Guess. Peter was always a pleasure to be around we enjoyed many good conversations, dinners out and even a wonderful trip to Racine. He will be remembered fondly by us and many others. Rest in peace dear friend.
Patti & Chuck Griffiths says
I am so sorry for you all. I will truly miss him especially that beautiful smile. I have so many wonderful memories of time spent with uncle Pete and Aunt Bev. May God Bless you all and bring you Peace,
Colleen (Kummer) Gordon says
My condolences for your loss. I remember your Dad as being very kind. How lucky we were to have him around during our childhood. ❤️
Anonymous says
Deborah Carlson ( Pogorzelski ) May God meet you with open arms.
Doug & Connie Malone says
We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. Our most sincere condolences.
Ann Harwood says
To all of the Phillips family, I am thinking of all of you during this sad time of saying goodbye to your dad. There is peace in knowing his pain is over but your hearts hurt. I am remembering you all in my prayers – Ann Harwood
Peggy & Joe Antenuccci says
Peter was part of our family. He made a beautiful difference in our life. We will truly miss him! Our prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. We Love you all!!
Larry and Mary (Sissy) Nalewanski says
Wishing you peace to bring comfort and courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Corynne Peters-Lynch says
Sad to hear, Pete was a great family man and a great boss, my sympathy to his family! He will e missed.
Tony Day says
Condolences to the family and prayers to heal your loss. I was a fellow workmates of Pete at the Cudahy branch of Bank one then and through his career at Chase before he retired. We became very good friends. I learned a lot from him and he as well. We created a long lasting relationship with our community we served. God bless you Pete and Rest In Peace you had a long and successful journey. Your friend and partner forever.
Tony (Mayor of Cudahy) Day
Anonymous says
Bob, Pam And family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we send our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one Larry & Lurene Prielipp
Lurene Prielipp says
Bob, Pam And family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we send our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one Larry & Lurene Prielipp
Sue Scollieri says
Frank and I enjoyed Peter’s friendship, kindness and hospitality the years we have know him at Camelot. He was a kind, caring man. I loved meeting his family. Lois and the whole family, our hearts go out to you.
Tanya / Steve Sheridan says
I am glad to have met Peter and esp thankful to him for introducing Bocce however you pronounce it to Camelot East!
Brenda “Becky” and Ron Thomas says
Rest In Peace, Peter. Your friendship with my parents, Ray and Joan Hammill, brings back wonderful memories whenever I think of my childhood. Take care.
Rochelle, David, Kyle and Eric Stephens says
Our prayers and heartfelt condolences go out to your family. We are grateful that Peter entered our lives and quickly became part of our family. He will be greatly missed by all of us.
Our hope is that you take comfort in knowing that your loss is shared by many whose lives Peter touched, including ours, and that knowing this brings you a measure of peace for a life fully lived.
Art & Mary Chiappetta says
Our sympathy to the family, and to all close to Peter. Many. Memories will remain. Sure that he was welcomed intoHeaven. We are unable to attend , but our thoughts and prayers are with all that remain.
Barbara and chuck gance says
We are so sorry to hear about Peter. He will be missed by so many.
Casper and Elaine Menes says
Pete was such a fun guy to be with. Elaine and I always enjoyed our get-togethers with Pete. We will miss him a great deal. It is truly sad that we will not be able to visit with him again. Our condolences and deepest sympathy go out to Pete’s family. Pete and his family will be in our prayers. I am honored and flattered to be his “look-alike” cousin.
Anonymous says
Blessings to all of the Phillips family. Many memories of Uncle Pete and Aunt Bev, they are now together again. Blessings to all of the Phillips family. Thoughts, prayers and hugs to you all in this difficult time. Love Stephanie and Randy Kumm
Jim & Ellie Bondur says
Peter has been an inspiration to me during our 10 years on the Bocce Court. He has left a hole in our lives here in Florida that will be hard to fill.
You will be missed Peter!!!!
Judi (Schwickert) and Dick Hensley says
Was fortunate to work with Pete in the Bank One days. I offer you my thoughts and prayers and peace during this difficult time for your whole family, especially Julie.( You worked with us at the 16th and Greenfield office.) What fond memories I have of you and your Dad.
Sharon Olson says
God bless all the family on their loss of this wonderful Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Husband, Uncle and Companion.
Marie Ruppert says
My deepest sympathy to Peter’s family. Pete was a fine gentleman & will be missed my many. May Pete rest in peace.