PHILLIPS RICHARD J. On Wednesday, February 19, 2014, Richard J. "Babe" Phillips, age 69, of Neville Island, passed peacefully to join his parents. He was the son of the late Rose Belloma Phillips and John Phillips; loving brother of John (Janet) of The Villages, FL, Rodney (Barbara) of Neville Island, David (Joan) of Ohio Township, and Donald (Lorna) of Kennedy Township; he is also survived by his nieces, Sharon and Miranda; and nephews, Johnny, Brian, Todd, and Mitchell; and aunts and cousins and a group of amazing dear friends. The day before he died, he had a great visit with seven of them who came to visit him in the hospital. Richard was an Army veteran and a retiree of the Allegheny County Police with 24 years of service. He enjoyed golfing with his friends and Wednesday breakfasts at Rea's. He was a 1964 graduate of Neville High School. Per his wishes, there will be no visitation. A celebration of his life will be held in late April. Details will follow. Professional services entrusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Blawnox. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb