Robert W. Phillips
February 1, 1958 ~ October 29, 2011
Resided in:
Guys Mills, PA
Robert W. Phillips, 53, of Meadville, passed away, Saturday, October 29, 2011 at his sisters residence surrounded by his loved ones, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 1, 1958 in Sagnaw, Michigan, a son of Robert W. Phillips and Lorraine Breth Marroulis.
He was employed with Powell's Sanitation for over 27 years and was a US Army Veteran stationed in Germany.
He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was involved in several clubs and organizations including The American Legion Post 111, American Legion Riders, Son of the legion post 111, and Vernon Central Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his mother Lorraine Breth Marroulis and her husband Robert Marroulis of Meadville; his step-father, James Breth of Meadville; a daughter, Josie Miller of Meadville; two sons, Brad Snyder of Sheffield, PA and Chase Snyder of Meadville; a grandson, Riley; three sisters, Jane Tatters and her husband Robert of Guys Mills, Theresa Hollis and her companion Justin Smith of Meadville; Kerri Bish and her husband William of Cochranton; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert W. Phillips and his grandparents.
Family and friends are welcome to call on Monday, October 31st from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, November 1st at 10:30am at the funeral home with Pastor Robert Trask of Hickernell United Methodist Church, officiating. Following the funeral service full military honors with be presented by VFW Post 2006 Color Guard with Gary Lee Shidemantle friend of the family to perform taps.
Memorials may be made to the family in care of Jane Tatters, 15419 Castile Road, Guys Mills, PA 16327.
Please take a moment to share a memory or a condolence with the family on Robert's book of memories online at www.roofnercollinswarrenfh.com
Arrangements are in the care of Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335
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I’m so sorry I didn’t make it home to say goodbye. He fought a good fight. Be back soon & we can share some memories. Love to all.
Our prayers are with you in these trying times.
Lori and family, I am so sorry to hear about Bob. I received an e-mail from Jim yesterday. The picture is nice and it looks like him just he is older. I am sorry I can’t come to the funeral home, because I got out of the hospital on Friday. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family. Nancy
I am so sorry to hear of Bubbas passing. He was a dear friend of mine and my brother Mike Smith’s. He will be sadly missed by so many. I know he is in the hands of the Lords now and not in pain. You all have my sincere sympathy.
SIS(TOYS-R-US)AND FAMILY ITS LOVE TO ALL, EVERYONE OF YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYS,ROBBIE WAS GREAT GUY AND WILL GREATLY MISSED BY MANY, HE FOUGHT GOOD FIGHT BUT NOW THERE IS NO MORE PAIN, MAY THE GOOOD LORD KEEP YOU ALL IN HIS ARMS LOVE LINDA
We will miss you Uncle Boo. Have a good ride in Heaven !
On behalf of the Street, Track n Trail family we would like to offer our condolences. Are thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
DEAR FAMILIES, OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU IN THE LOSS OF BOB ,HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HIM,TAKE CARE& GOD BLESS.
We were sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He is no longer in pain and now at peace. We will miss his fun loving ways of life and humor. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Fred
I am so sorry for your loss. Bob really was a true person with true integrity. We shared a lot of laughs working together. He always made me smile when i couldnt take working there anymore. God bless all of you.
Jeannine Kitelinger
To my family ,I love each and everyone of you.This is a very hard time for all of us ,thank god we have each other. I want to say a speacial thank you to Jane ,you did what we could not . Thank you my sissy.I love you all. And to my brother ,Im gonna miss you sooo much,you where my protector,my friend,and you loved to pick on your sisters,some times you where mean,but I mostly looked up to you ,I wanted to be just like you!I was very very proud to call you my brother,and thank you for leaving me with a brother ,your brother Jerry, Rob you know he will always be here for us . I love you and will miss you forever, untill we meet again my dear brother,Ride free!!!!!!
This is for the whole family. For everybody that came to see my dad and to support and love him. But I want to give a special thanks to my aunt janie for taking care of my dad for the past couple years. I have so many great family memnbers. You guys are the best you are all in my prayers every night. Even if I don’t see you much you have a special place in my heart. Same with my dad, everybody had a specail place in his heart. But I wish the best for everybody and i know that dad is up in heven and riding his harley. God bless him and everybody who cared for him. Love you guys.
Just wanted you to know , my thoughts and prayers are with you. Hopefully God will give you peace in this difficult time.
Take Care
Pam
To Jane, Bob, and Family;
What a beautiful tribute to your brother today!! The service was a perfect reflection of a life lived fully, and a man that was truely loved by so many. You will all remain in our thoguhts and prayers,
Bean and Mark
We all were sorry to hear about Bob. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss him coming in the mornings and getting us all going. Hope he has a wonderful ride up there. We’ll miss him… The gang at Wilson Building