William Phillips III
William Phillips III
William N. Phillips III, 80, died 2/4/2015. Devoted husband to the late Kathleen (McAuliffe). Beloved father of Kathleen (Richard Carey) Joni (David Austin) Janine (John Luzzo). Adored grandfather of Richard (Nichole) Bridget, Colleen (James Morgan) Mary Kathleen, William, Jack, and James. Loving great-grandfather to Nolan and Fiona. Cherished friend to Jacqueline Bushen. Brother to the late Betty Jean (Ward), the late Marion Pihl and Patricia Montague.
Friend and mentor to many. CPS teacher at Morgan Park High School for 35 years. 10:30 Visitation 11:30 Mass Saturday February 14, 2015. St George Church, 6707 W 175th St. Tinley Park.
Published in Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2015
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Published in Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2015
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Thought I'd share this with those of you that may remember him or had him for class.
- Karen Holck Ketterman, Charles Robert Horne, Jim Miller Sr. and 11 others like this.
Mark Johnson One of the most important people in my entire life. I have thought of him more times than I could ever count. A great person. RIP, Mr Phillips.
Kristine Lang Ooh, I had so hoped to have seen Mr. Phillips at the October reunion. I'm sad to read this news, he was such a nice man, a good teacher and a positive light beaming his bright smile one could feel all the way down the hall at Empehi. Condolences to his family. May he rest in peace!
Pat Manning My absolute favorite teacher. I had lots of laughs with him...especially working at the school in the summer job program. RIP Mr. Phillips.
Leslie Cefali I have thought of him so very often since leaving high school. He was such a positive force in my life. When I list my top 3 teachers in my life, he has always been one of the 3. I just this weekend put my "How to Win Friends and Influence People book...See More
Susan Gatlin Moroney Mr. Phillips was an important part of my education at Morgan Park. He made a lasting impression on me. I have also thought of him over the years. He was a true gem and a wonderful teacher.
Lynn Cahill My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Never had him for a class at Morgan Park but you always knew who he was by the smile on his face. Mr. Phillips may you rest in peace.
Beverly Holtz-Plowright Thanks for sharing Gail, he was a very important factor in the success of many Morgan Park High students. R.I.P. Mr. Phillips.
Paula Rotolo I always enjoyed Mr.Phillips class. He always knew how to keep his classes interesting .- Pat Manning Every once in a while I'd be at my locker outside his class and I'd feel someone push my head into the locker. When I turned around to see who the jerk was it would be him laughing saying "Got you again Manning." He always cracked me up.
Sally Hubacek Zychowski Thank you for sharing. Was my DE teacher, have great memories. RIP Mr Phillip
Toni Fitzpatrick Rogers Really enjoyed his class and special brand of mentoring. RIP Mr. P! Gail, thanks for posting.
Carey Anderson My mom knew him from Fenger where they both attended. And I had him for a class. He's the one who took his class to Woodfield Mall. I remember asking him why his children didn't go to Morgan Park and he said heck no, they go to Catholic schools. Alrighty then.
Colleen Anne Howard Thank you for sharing, I really liked him as a teacher. I remember going to Woodfield Mall too. Love the picture from 65, that is how I remember him.- Colleen Anne Howard I'm just remembering that I saw Mr Phillips a few year after graduating. I told him he was one if my favorite teachers and I really learned so much from him. He taught differently, and was not so serious in the class room. He said "yea sure I was" but I assured him I meant it. I don't know if he ever believed me, but I'm glad I had the chance to tell him.
Susan McBride Newhard I never enjoyed being associated with anyone at MPHS more than I did Bill Phillips. He was always full of the devil and when John Lawlor was thrown into the mix look out. I had service for him 2 period for two years it was a blast. I have thought and talked about him so much over the years and I did so with a lot of fondness. The world laughed a little more having Bill Phillips in it.- Sally Hubacek Zychowski Nancy Weiss Teschke. Was wondering, are you related to Don Weiss from the Hale Pharmacy?
John Wason Sorry to have never had him for a class. What did he teach? I think I get him confused with Tom Hake, whom I also never had for a class.- James Dart John Wason..I think he taught D.E. (distributive education), a school/work program....come on D.E. alumni, tell us what it was.
- Leslie Cefali The Distributive Ed class was a class that taught us so much about life and living. It taught me a lot about human psychology and about being your own person. We touched on peer pressure, how to get along with people on the job and out in the world. W...See More
- John Wason No wonder I turned out the way I did. I missed the class where you read How to Win Friends and Influence People.
- Pat Manning A huge influence in my life. I had already read it however Mr Phillips taught us how it should be incorporated into your everyday life.
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Bill and Kathleen lived across the street from me on 110th street in 64-65. He was a great teacher and fun neighbor.
Bless you on your journey, Mr. Phillips.
Ron Robertson
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Joan Pettavino. '66
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I can't imagine Mr. Phillips as 80 yr old..! I always think of him as young and handsome the way he was when we knew him at Morgan Park.
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I can't imagine Mr. Phillips as 80 yr old..! I always think of him as young and handsome the way he was when we knew him at Morgan Park.
Marie Stazzone
I can just imagine them sitting around having a cup of coffee together and shooting the bull. RIP Mr. Phillips. You were a class act.
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