Paul D. Phillips

Salem - Paul D. Phillips, 73, passed away on Dec. 3, 2024, at his home in Salem, New York, with his loving family by his side, just four days before his 74th birthday.
He was born on Dec. 7, 1950, in Grafton, New York, the son of George Phillips and Annie Burdick, moving to Granville at a young age.
As he grew up, he developed an abiding love of the outdoors and participated in a wide range of activities, including hiking, snowshoeing, camping, fishing, spelunking, E-biking and golfing.
Paul enjoyed the company of many pet dogs over the years, providing the care and attention the canines – including Easy, Terra, Visa, Seren, Suzie and Jack – loved.
Paul was a talented musician as well, playing old country and folk tunes on piano and harmonica. 
He received a BA in psychology from SUNY Oneonta.
He was an HVAC designer and contractor, employed for many years by Apollo Heating of Schenectady, New York, and other companies.
He enjoyed traveling and especially loved the time he and his wife, Brenda, spent in southern Arizona.
In addition to Brenda, Paul is survived by two sons, Matthew Phillips (Laranda) of Gansevoort, New York, and Nicholas of Valley Falls, New York, grandchildren Ciana, Elias, Cole, Kaelyn, Wyatt and Beckett, and siblings Edward Phillips (Mary Jo) of Parker’s Prairie, Minnesota, Steven Philips (Catherine) of Petersburg, New York, Kevin Phillips (Collette) of Charleton, New York,  William Hallock (Detsy) of Florida, Jonathan Hallock of Texas  and Kimberly Jones (Lloyd) of Granville.  He will be missed by many nieces and nephews.  
Paul was predeceased by beloved brother, Gregory Phillips of San Diego, California.
In late spring, there will be a private celebration of life on family land, with a tree planting in honor of Paul.  There will be no calling hours.
The family suggests donations in Paul’s name to Merck Forest at 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768 https://www.merckforest.org/product/donation or to Second Chance Animal Shelter at 1779 VT Route 7A, Arlington, VT 05250 https://2ndchanceanimalcenter.org/ 
To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.gariepyfuneralhomes.com 
The McClellan-Gariepy Funeral Home, Inc. in Salem is assisting the family with arrangements.
 

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