He was born on June 4, 1949 in Cooperstown, the son of Stanley R. and Audrey J. (Lane) Phillips.
A graduate of Cooperstown High School, Dan went on to attend Herkimer Community College. After college, he was employed as a police officer for the Cooperstown Police Dept. He served in the Army National Guard and sold cars for many years at his auto dealership, Phillips and Sons. He spent a few years as the Hartwick Town Clerk.
A great father and husband, Dan enjoyed playing horseshoes and attending clam bakes. He was a member of the Hartwick & Cooperstown Vets clubs, and the Elks Club.
Dan is survived by his son Daniel Phillips, Jr (Selena) and grandchildren, Heathcliff and Autumn; his son John Phillips; his good friend, Linda Phillips, mother to his children; his brother, Randy Phillips (Jen) and nieces and nephews, Eric and Savahanna, and their families; his brother Mike Phillips, and nephews, Mathew, Christopher and their families; his uncle, Donald Phillips (Ina); his aunt, Audree Lane; his cousins Donna Hotaling and David Selleck and their families; as well as many more family and special friends.
He was predeceased by his parents; his sister and brother in law, Louise and Danny McAdams; his niece, Kristen Phillips; and his cousin, Marsha Phillips.
A graveside service will take place on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 11 am in Hartwick Cemetery, Harwick.
Contributions in Dan’s memory are asked to be made to the American Heart Association, 125 Business Park Dr, Suite 106, Utica, NY 13502.
To light a candle or send an online condolence please visit www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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