Deceased May 4, 2021

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In Memory

Phil died on May 4 at age 92 in Savannah, Ga. Phil came to Amherst from Rochester, N.Y., and joined Alpha Delta Phi. He was a popular member of our fraternity and a major contributor to fraternity life. He played freshman football and was on the student council.

After the start of the Korean War, he joined the U.S. Air Force and, in 1951, married Marjorie Ruth “Tex” Harvey in San Antonio, Texas. After discharge, Phil spent almost 40 years with Eastman Kodak. His most satisfying position was as photofinishing plant manager in Atlanta.

Phil is survived by his wife and four children—Phil (Jeanne) Elliott, Cynthia (Andy) Gvist, Bradley (Jane) Elliott and Linda Elliott—plus 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

John Priesing ’50