Jack Lee Phillippi

Jack Lee Phillippi, 84, of Galien, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. A celebration of life will be held at noon on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at Buchanan Church of the Nazarene, 704 W. Front St., Buchanan. Visitation will be two hours prior from 10- noon also at the church. Burial will take place at a later date in Galien Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with future expenses or Berrien County Cancer Service. Those wishing to send a condolence online may do so at www.swemchapel.com Jack was born on October 4, 1934, to Kenneth and Edith (Huling) Phillippi in South Bend. He graduated from Buchanan High School. Jack served in the United States Navy. On June 1, 1957, he married Frieda Breland at the Nazarene Church in Buchanan. Jack worked as a machinist at Bendix for 40 years before retiring. After retiring he worked at various other local businesses for many years. He was also a construction home builder and built both of the family’s homes. Jack was a lifetime member of both the Nazarene Church in Niles and Buchanan. Jack is survived by his wife of 61 years, Frieda; sons, Scott (Judy) Phillippi and Paul (Cheri) Phillippi; grandchildren, Justin (Stephanie), Jessica, Gwen and Nathan; six great-grandchildren and brother, Jim (Wilma) Phillippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Edith; daughter, Toni Hickey (Phillippi) and brothers, Fred and J.F. Phillippi.