Gerald R. Phillips, 76, of North Coventry Twp.

Gerald R. “Jerry” Phillips, 76, of Pottstown, North Coventry Twp., husband of Celia R. (Kalinowski) Phillips, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at Cape Regional Medical Center, Cape May Court House, NJ.

Born in Petrolia, PA, he was the son of the late Dr. Joseph and Bertha (Herman) Phillips.

Gerald was a member of Congregation Hesed Shel Emet in Pottstown and also attended services with Celia at Shenkel UCC Church in Pottstown. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in education from Penn State in 1963 and went on to receive his Master’s Degree in education from Kutztown University. Gerald was a teacher for Owen J. Roberts School District for 36 years, with most of those years at North Coventry Elementary School. He was very active with Boy Scout Troop #95, was an avid naturalist who enjoyed working outside in the yard and garden, and loved spending time in Cape May with his wife and family.

Surviving with his wife of almost 50 years is son David Phillips; sister Adrea Kofman, wife of Charles, of Burlington, Vermont and Naples, Florida; nephew Jason Kofman; and was the great uncle to Samantha, Zoe and Nathaniel Kofman. Along with his parents, he is predeceased by his nephew Adam Kofman.

A funeral service will be Friday, Nov. 3, 1:00PM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin Street, Pottstown. Burial will follow in Shenkel UCC Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 11:30AM to 12:45PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gerald’s name to either Congregation Hesed Shel Emet, PO Box 272, Pottstown, PA 19464 or Shenkel UCC Church, 1580 Shenkel Rd., Pottstown, PA 19465.

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