PHILLIPS - Stephen L. Of South Buffalo, NY, September 1, 2023. Beloved husband of Kelly A. (Igoe) Phillips; dearest father of Julia M. Phillips (Cody Nowaczewski); grandson-to-be, Noah; son-in-law of Carol (Costanzo) Igoe; brother of James (Jane) Phillips, Diane (Joseph) Krupa, Susan Phillips, Christopher (Wendy) Phillips and Keith Phillips; also survived by nieces, nephews and fur-baby, Riesling. The family will be present Friday, September 29, 2023, from 3-7 PM, for a Celebration of Life Gathering at the: CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, (716) 824-6435. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Basilica, 767 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, NY, Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 10:30 AM. (Please assemble at Church.) Memorial contributions may be made to The Canonization of Father Nelson Baker. Mr. Phillips was a very well-known Auctioneer and pillar of the community. He offered his time generously to numerous fundraising auctions. Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com