I was a young engineer when I moved to Iuka MS to work in Phil's engineering department.  Phil supported my work and gave me he confidence I needed to make myself a better engineer.  Phil's genuinely caring leadership helped me get my career off to a fantastic start.  I would not have been the success I am today without him.  Phil had a warmth and humor that let you know you were part of the team.  When we all got laid off in Mississippi, Phil met us one by one in his office with a handshake, a smile, and thanks for the good work.  He had a big cardboard box full of hats, t shirts, and coffee mugs from old company picnics and we each got to pick out our own "parting gift" on layoff day.  Most of us left with a smile on our faces, proud to have been part of a special team.  As some of my friends say, he was one of the good ones.  We'll all miss you, Phil.

Uncle Phil was an amazing man, mentor and Uncle.  He was my only blood Uncle and I loved him dearly.  He was someone I looked up to.  He and my Dad had a tough start in life, but both ended up doing so well for themselves, from their careers to their lovely wives...and of course beautiful, talented and loving children (..that would of course  be me and my siblings/cousins).  Uncle Phil had the best sense of humor and could be a goofy kid at any given moment.  He was also a great roll model for my daughter.  He showed us anything you put your mind to, and if you believed in yourself, you would achieve it.  Always in my heart!

Wonderful  memories of 20+ years of our annual vacation in Disney World with the “Goof Troop”:   Phil and Janet, his brother Matt and wife Joyce, Paul and Carol Reardon and my husband Richard and me.   Phil had more energy than all of us put together!  So many laughs and good times.   Will always remember how he adored mashed potatoes.  I especially loved our “talks” – Phil had a brilliant mind yet never lost the common touch and could relate to everyone.   I know that Joyce and Richard were there to meet Phil at the Pearly Gates.   Rest in peace my friend.
With love and blessings to Janet and the Crimmins family.
Betty Bruhmuller


When Phil was still working and we were at Disney,every time we passed  a phone booth and it was ringing, Dick Bruhmuller and I would say to Phil that it was for him. We had a lot of laughs over this. Rest in peace my friend.

I've known Phil (and Janet) for over 40 years, since I was about 14. They have never treated me with anything but kindness and generosity, and always made me feel like part of the family. Whenever I think of Phil I can't help but smile. Always the the big presence in the room - biggest laugh, biggest voice, engaging, twinkle in his eye, usually the tallest (and probably also the smartest). I know from osmosis that he came from next to nothing to become a leader in his field, but you would never know it as he rarely tallked about those things, and only then in passing. He was much more interested in his fellow man, how they were getting along and what they had to say. He was a force for good in my life, and I expect in the lives of many others a well. I'm proud and grateful to have called him a friend. I'm sad that he's left us, but feel so fortunate have known him (although, he could have let me win at cribbage a little more often than he did: one game in five if I was lucky). 

I met Phil via Johnnie Whitlock many years ago. He was always friendly and made me feel welcome.
RIP  Phil

Hi all
Thanks for visiting Dad's memory site.  I am Lisa Crimmins Stillwell, Phil's daughter, and this site is set up for memories but where would I start??  There are SO many.  I can tell you Flip, Mike, and I were so so lucky to have Phil Crimmins as Dad and Janet as Mom.  We scored in the parent category.  We'll def share lots of memories when we celebrate his life at a service soon.  Scheduling is a little in flux but we will keep you posted and let you know asap.  
many hugs and hearts! Lisa

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Philip Patrick Crimmins

1 agosto, 1930 – 27 enero, 2020

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