Obituary of Harvey William Phillips

Harvey William Phillips aged 90 of Sidney passed away at his home on Sunday August 14, 2016. Harvey was born on April 7, 1926 in Guilford, New York, the youngest of the six children of Harold Phillips and Lilah Cornell Phillips. All his siblings predeceased him. Harvey is survived by his wife of 65 years of marriage, Janice Terry Phillips, their daughter Pamela Phillips and her partner, Donna Stanton, and several nieces and nephews. Harvey graduated from Sidney High School in 1945. He was a World War II veteran serving in the US Army and US Air Force. A two year engineering program was completed by Harvey, prior to his long career as a tool and die machinist at Amphenol. Hunting, fishing, camping and reading were all greatly enjoyed by Harvey. Known for his "good neighbor" actions, Harvey enjoyed mowing, shoveling, and just in general "giving a helping hand" throughout his neighborhood. At his and the family's request there will be no calling hours or service. Private interment shall occur at the discretion of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations to Catskill Area Hospice can be made in Harvey's memory. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.landersfh.com Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel Sidney.