Richard “Flipper” Phillippi

January 20, 1954 - April 30, 2008

Mr. Richard “Flipper” Phillippi, age 54, of Somerset, departed this life on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born on January 20, 1954 in Somerset, KY to Mary Burgin Burton and the late Joseph Phillippi. He was a self-employed carpenter and attended the Heritage Hope Church of God. He loved his family and golf.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Burgin Burton of Somerset; his stepfather, Wendell Burton of Somerset; two sons, Larry Phillippi of Somerset and Joseph “Joey” Phillippi of Richmond, KY; a daughter, Angela (and T. Jay) Hall of Somerset; two stepdaughters, Pam Simpson of Washington State and Tina Wilson of Nancy, KY; three grandchildren, Jasmine Hall, Callie Hall, and Peyton Phillippi; two step grandchildren, Kara Davis and Shelby Wilson; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceding him in death were his father, Joseph Phillippi; his wife, Della Tucker Phillippi; and a son, Brian Scott Phillippi.

Funeral services for Richard “Flipper” Phillippi will be Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Dunbar officiating.

Visitation will be Friday, May 2, 2008 after 6:00 pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.