He was a retired Naval Officer, having spent more than 25 years in service of his country in the US Navy. He began his career as a Navy SEAL, specializing in underwater demolition, and served in the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, and other active Military Operations.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Slossen Phillips, one daughter, Pamela Kim (Richard Zanghetti) Phillips, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, two sisters, Patsy Thornton, of Jacksonville, FL and Jane (Steve) Hamblin, of Ladson, three step-sons, Ken Slossen, of Summerville, Richard (Barbara) Slossen, of Vernonia, OR, and Jeff (Whitney) Slossen, of Eutawville, five grandchildren, Mia Zanghetti, of Arlington, VA, Alayna Zanghetti, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and Jeffrey (Chelsee) Slossen, of Moncks Corner, Richard Slossen and Heather Slossen, of Verononia, OR, and two great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service was held at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, at support.woundedwarriorsproject.org
