Quincy – Richard M. “Dickie” Phillips , age 90, of Quincy, formerly of Roxbury, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Sunday, March 2, 2025 at his home.

Richard was born and raised in Roxbury where he attended Roxbury Memorial High School. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Army in Alaska during the Korean War era. He worked for several years at the Veterans Administration and then retired from the MBTA. Beloved husband of Colleen Phillips for nearly 60 years. Richard loved walking everywhere and there was not a spot in Boston his feet didn’t touch. There was also not a heart he didn’t touch with his love and kindness. Richard was a favorite among the family and there were often debates among the nieces and nephews about who was his favorite. If you were to meet anyone who knew him you would not find a single person who had a bad word to say about him. He always had a smile on his face and knew how to make anyone smile even on their worst day. Richard leaves behind his beloved daughters, Mary Jackson and her husband Jimmy, Kathleen Phillips, and one other. He was also a loving grandfather to Kevin Jackson and his wife Sarah, Kyle Jackson and his wife Janine, Megan and Rylee Phillips. He also leaves behind a great granddaughter, Sydney Jackson, and two future great grandchildren. Beloved son of the late Mary L. (McLaughlin) Phillips, Richard was predeceased by his daughter, Nancy Elizabeth, and siblings, Claire Powers, Edward “Teddy”, and Donald Phillips. Beloved brother of Kenneth Phillips and Susan Fine. If you asked anyone what Richard loved more than anything (aside maybe his kids and grandkids) he would have said his dogs and scratch tickets.

Visiting Hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Wednesday, March 5, from 4 – 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Divine Mercy Parish in Saint Mary’s Church, 95 Crescent Street, West Quincy, on Thursday, March 6, at 10 a.m. Interment, with military honors, to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery, West Quincy.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard’s memory may be made to Norwell VNA and Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 320 Nevada Street, Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460.