He was born to the late Jose and Esther Perez, May 14, 1935 in Redlands, CA.
Phillip is survived by three sons: Phillip, Henry and Mike Perez, and five daughters: Linda Perez, Esther Garcia, Georgianna Quihuis, Diana Perez and Joanna Perez. He also is survived by 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.