Allin, Phillip
TROY — Phillip Allin, 67, of Troy, N.Y., died on January 30, 2024, after a courageous fight against a devastating brain cancer. He was born in Neath, South Wales in 1956, and was one of three children to the late Norman and Peggy Allin.
Phillip treasured his relationship with his parents and siblings, Richard Allin and Sarah Walters, and maintained a strong relationship with many aunts, uncles, and cousins living overseas. This close family bond embodied who he was, a family man. He always put his family first and his love for them was the bedrock of their world. Phillip met the love of his life, Shirley, in 1981, while she was on vacation visiting her family in Wales. Little did she know that her cousin was a close friend to Phillip and that they would be introduced on this trip. After a long-distance relationship, which included trips across the pond to see each other, Phillip and Shirley started their lives together when Phillip moved to the U.S. The two got married on April 20, 1985. Phillip was most proud of his two boys, Andrew (Monica) and Christopher (Dana), who meant the world to him. He would speak glowingly of their accomplishments and was always there for them. One of Phillip’s most recent roles was that of a grandfather, or “Gramper”, as he was called. Spending time with William and Chelsea always brought a smile to his face, and even during his most challenging days of his courageous fight, his time with them always made him most happy. He looked forward to meeting his newest grandson, who is expected in May of 2024. Phillip kept a close group of friends, and those who were in his circle were friends for life. Many of his friends were those he met as a young man, and no matter where in the world they lived, he continued to keep in close contact with them. Phillip always enjoyed the accompaniment of his cats, as he considered them to be very stoic and relaxed animals. In many respects, this exemplified who Phillip was.
One of Phillip’s passions in life was cars. He worked in the auto industry since he was 16 years old, spending the last 30 years of his career as the Parts Manager at Rensselaer Honda. He always took great pride in every car he ever owned, with his crown jewel being a Porsche 911, purchased during his retirement. Everyone who knew Phillip knew that he found joy through staying busy, whether it be woodworking or photography. At any family event he was the one with the camera to ensure the special moments were captured. He enjoyed home projects, flipping houses with a trusted friend, and anything that involved helping his boys with a project. Phillip thrived when creating and fixing things. He cherished the role of using his skills to help others. Phillip’s family couldn’t have asked for a better husband, parent, grandparent, brother, and friend. Phillip will be missed every day, and his memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved him. The family would like to extend a special thank-you to all the caregivers who supported Phillip during his battle. They would like to offer special gratitude to Dr. Susan Weaver and Dr. Justin Juliano, for their outstanding expertise and compassionate care. A service to remember Phillip will be held at 6 p.m., on February 8, 2024, at Parker Bros. Memorial Funeral Home, Watervliet. All are invited to visit with his family before the service, from 3 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the America Brain Tumor Association, or to the charity of one’s choice, in honor of Phillip. Services have been entrusted to the Doran Funeral Home. Please visit parkerbrosmemorial.com to leave a message of condolence.