Ruth B. Phillips

DATELINE: PROVIDENCE

Ruth B. Phillips, a resident of Providence, RI, passed away peacefully, at the age of 102, on the morning of May 31.  She was the wife of the late Milton Phillips.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anna and Joseph Gomberg, and sister of the late Milton Gomberg.

She was predeceased by her two sons, Gary J. Phillips of Kenmore, NY and Paul E. Phillips, Sr. of Providence, RI.  She is survived by her loving daughters-in-law, JoAnn Phillips of North Providence, RI and Sharon Phillips of Kenmore, NY, four grandsons, Paul E. Phillips Jr. of North Providence, RI, Michael Phillips and his wife, Sara, of Voorhees, NJ, Gary Phillips and his wife, Carrie, of Buffalo, NY, and David Phillips and his fiancé, Meghan, of Hamburg, NY, and four great-grandchildren.

Ruth was a salesperson for the Peerless Store in Providence for 22 years and Cherry and Webb for 6 years.  She was a life member of the Jewish Home for the Aged, a member of the Majestic Senior Guild, Warwick Social Seniors, the RI Chapter of the International Women’s Club, and a member of the Meal Site at Temple Torat Yisrael.

A funeral service in her memory will be held at the Priest Chapel at Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02888 on Monday, June 3rd at 12:00 noon with arrangements by Shalom Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 1 State St., #200, Providence, RI 02908 or American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd, #3004, Warwick, RI 02886. Shiva will be private.