John Phillips

February 13, 1958 ~
November 16, 2024

John Patrick Phillips, age 66, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Carol Phillips, and brother, Ricky Magarin. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 45 years, Barbara; sons, Shawn and Ashley Phillips, Patrick and Tara Phillips; grandchildren, Lilly, Matisyn, Callen, Murphy, Liam, and Elouise Phillips; siblings, Debbie Smith, Jimmy Magarin, Bo Magarin, Jeanette Magarin, and Lori Magarin; extended family and friends. John retired as a police officer in Pennsylvania after many years of service. He also served as a volunteer firefighter with the Phoenix Fire Company in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. He loved fishing and in his younger years hunting, but his true love was spending time with his family. He was greatly loved and will be dearly missed. Per John’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Zion Lutheran Church, 582 Lamoreaux Drive NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321.

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November 28, 2025

Sori for your loss. We grew up together down in the Bloody First. Had a lot of fun down Stauffers Psrk over the many summers. Spanky will be missed.

- Ed Lipiec

March 21, 2025

Thank all of you for all the love and support you provided. I will miss you. - Callen Phillips

- Callen Phillips

March 21, 2025

Thank all of you for all the love and support you provided. I will miss you. - Callen Phillips

- Callen Phillips

March 21, 2025

Thank you all for the loving support. I will miss you popop.

- Callen phillips

March 21, 2025

Thank you all for the loving support. I will miss you popop.

- Callen phillips

November 18, 2024

Pat and Shawn I’m truly sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great man. Some of my fondest memories as a child wrtr in your guys living room listening to your dad’s jokes. Just a genuinely kind man. He will be missed

- Josh Rudzinski

November 18, 2024

We are sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.

- Joe and Mary Wilanosky

November 17, 2024

I’m so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a great man and was always so kind to me when Shawn and I were in school. When I’d see him over the years when he was still in PA, he’d always take time to talk and catch up. My condolences to the whole family. He was truly one of a kind and he’ll be missed!

- Leona Rowe

November 17, 2024

- Leona Rowe

November 17, 2024

To Pat and the whole family I'm sorry. He was one of the nicest people I've met in my life. Always treated me as one of his own. From the heights tv days until now he will always be remembered. Rest easy Mr Phillips. You will be missed.

- Juggsie

November 17, 2024

John will forever be etched in my memory with his smile and laugh. He will be deeply missed. Barbara and family know that John was without a doubt a wonderful person that will be sadly missed.

- Ann (DeTurk))Swaldi

November 17, 2024

One of the best uncles a guy could ask for, I’ll never forget when we first flew to PA to meet uncle John and Aunt Barb and John was a police officer and closed me in a cell and I was terrified lol. I love ya uncle John and will miss you.

- Brandon Smith

November 17, 2024

Barb, Pat, Shawn and family there are truly no words to express how sorry I am to hear about John. I have many fond memories of him and still laugh at most of them to this day! He was a great man, who will be missed and honored by those of us that knew him. I am thinking about you all and sending lots of love from PA! ❤️

- Ashley Williams

November 17, 2024

To the greatest brother. We will miss you and that great sarcasm you and I share. Rest in peace brother.. we love you and miss you!

- James Magarian

November 17, 2024

To Barbara, Shawn and Patrick - our deepest condolences in the loss of a dear friend, husband and father. Joe and Joanie in PA - he will be missed!!

- Joseph Palubinsky