Hal Douglas Phillips, 72 of East Bethany, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. He was born on December 3, 1950 to the late Stuart and Doris (Geer) Phillips. He is preceded in death by his brothers, George and Duane Phillips.
Hal was a proud United States Army Veteran. He worked as a carpenter for many years and retired from Mulvey in Lockport. Hal loved the Buffalo Bills, golfing, fantasy football and playing poker. He enjoyed family vacations to Canada, and chicken BBQ’s with family and friends.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Victoria “Vick” (Shaffner) Phillips of East Bethany, children, Sarah Phillips Eglin of Montecito, CA, Adam and Jennifer (Rowe) Phillips of Santa Barbara, CA, Timothy and Emily (Morrison) Douglas of Oakfield, Scott Douglas of East Bethany, Nicole (Fiance Kevin Mattice) Douglas of Batavia, sister Sharon (Phillips) and Tom Neary of Greece, NY, 9 grandchildren, sisters-in-law, Anne (Ashley) Phillips of East Bethany, Donna (Evans) Phillips of Stafford, along with aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Hal’s Life will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 4 to 8pm at Beachhead Veterans Club, 3188 Broadway Rd., Alexander, NY 14005.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to NYS Veterans Home @ Batavia, Activities Fund, 220 Richmond Ave., Batavia, NY 14020. To leave an online message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.
