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| Industry Obituary: Thomas P. McPhillips | 2007-09-28 |
Thomas P. McPhillips, 93, died September 1, 2007 at his home on Friends Lake, The Glen, New York.
Thomas was married to Mary Claire Collins and resided at the family home on Friends Lake his entire life.
Thomas managed McPhillips Hotel at Friends Lake until its closing in 1954. With his brother, Bernard, he managed McPhillips Brothers Lumber until his retirement. He was an active member of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association.
Memorials in Mr. McPhillips name may be made to the Chestertown Rotary Club Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 260, Chestertown, NY 12817 or St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, P.O. Box 471, Chestertown, New York 12817. | |
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