Jupiter, Florida. He was Born in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh Ireland on June 24, 1936.
He emigrated to the United States in 1955 and later served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany.
Most of his career was spent in the textile industry where his last position held was
Executive Vice President of The Bibb Company in New York. An avid golfer, he lived
life to the fullest every day and did it “his way”. He was the ultimate optimist and brought joy,
love and happiness to all who knew him. His presence lit up the room wherever he was and
there will be a deep void in all the hearts and lives he touched.
He is survived by his siblings Mary Urru of Sardinia, Italy, James McPhail of Monroe, NY, Peter McPhail
of Rockland County, New York, Margaret Carhart of Basking Ridge, NJ, his former wife Nora McPhail,
his mother in law Dot Acierno, his brother In law Frank Acierno, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is predeceased by his wife Vicki Romand McPhail, brothers Joseph, Frank, Eugene, George, Lawrence and Gabriel and sisters Bernadette and Ann.
Funeral arrangements will be held at Aycock-Riverside Funeral Home, 1112 Military Trail, Jupiter.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 6th from 5-8 PM to. with a mass celebrating his life at
10 AM on Friday, August 7th at St. Judes Roman Catholic Church, 204 US Highway, Tequesta, followed by burial at Riverside Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jupiter Police Department, St. Judes Hospital for Children, Shriners Hospital for Children or the Jupiter, FL Police Department.
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