Norman D. Phillips, “Peter” of Winthrop passed away on July 6, 2023. He was 88 years old. Peter was the beloved husband of the late Christine M. (Wilkinson) Phillips. Born in Somerville, he was the cherished son of the late Richard D. and Dorothy E. (Nowell) Phillips.
Prior to his retirement, Peter worked as a newspaper pressman for the Boston Globe. He was a member of the Pressman’s Union, Local 3N, Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078, Winthrop Yacht Club and the Winthrop Golf Club. Peter was a Navy veteran, he loved Boston sports, golfing, skiing, cooking, reading and socializing with his friends at the Elks.
Peter was the devoted father of Tracy Palmer, husband Timothy of Columbus, OH
(Grandchildren Samantha, Shauna, Tianna and Timothy Jr.), Beth Zygarowski, her
husband Edward of Tyngsboro (Grandchildren Breanna, Jillian, Neil and Connor), Jeff Phillips, wife Corey of Port Charlotte, FL (Grandchildren Brandon, Haley and Hannah), Jennifer Rizzitano, husband Tony of Abington, (Grandchildren Casey, Anthony, Grace and Charlotte), Benjamin Williams, wife Rachele of Winthrop (Grandchildren Autumn and Anna), Peter was also great-grandfather to Colin, Jude, Ryan, Jordyn, Peter and Oliver. Dear brother of Shirley, the late Natalie and Walter.
At the request of the family, funeral services for Peter will be private. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Elks on August 18. Donations in his memory can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN. 38105 or
www.stjude.org.