Lifelong resident of Chelsea, Thomas passed away Friday evening, December 6, 2019 at the Massachusetts General Hospital, after declining health issues. He was 61 years of age.  Born and raised in Chelsea, he is the son of Rosemarie T. (Smith) Phillips of Chelsea and the late Thomas C. "Torro" Phillips, Sr.  Thomas attended Chelsea Public Schools and graduated from St. Dom Savio High School, Class of 1976.  He attended 1 year of college at St. Francis in Biddeford, ME but later came home to start his working career.  He worked at City Hall Market for 3 years before working alongside of his father at Torro Contractors.  After leaving Torro Contractors, Thomas became a self-employed general contractor and began Thomas C. Phillips, Jr. Construction Company. He started off building locally and then began work in Hyannis, Cape Cod. Thomas retired 10 years ago due to health reasons.  For many years Thomas enjoyed playing fast pitch softball for Torro Contractors.  He loved music, boating and he especially loved all Boston sports teams.


Thomas is the former husband of the late Nicole P. (Parrotta) Phillips. Devoted father of Alexandra E. Phillips and her husband Victor of NJ. Beloved son of Rosemarie T. (Smith) Phillips of Chelsea and the late Thomas C. "Torro" Phillips, Sr.  Also lovingly survived by 1 granddaughter, Beatrice Barkalov of NJ.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Thomas' Memorial Service will be conducted in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., CHELSEA, on Saturday, December 14 at 11:00 A.M. An hour of visitation will precede the service from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.  Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.