Philip Bates Hopkins Jr. Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Philip Bates Hopkins Jr. (Durham, North Carolina), born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, who passed away on October 31, 2023, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his daughter Carol Hopkins Brusa; and his wife Betty Hopkins. He is survived by: his sisters, Patty, Bobbi and Reddy; his son Philip B. Hopkins III; his daughter-in-law Lori Hopkins of Windsor, CT; his daughter Pamela P. Hopkins; his daughter-in-law DeeDee Bollong of Oakland, CA; his sister Louise Fisher of Bloomfield, CT.; his grandchildren, Philip DelTatto of Jacksonville, FL, Rebecca Hopkins of Wethersfield, CT, Alyssa Rosenbluth of Newington, CT, Tim Hopkins of Woodstock, GA and Luci Hopkins-Nickel of Oakland, CA; and his great grandchildren, Paige Rosenbluth, Olivia Forrester and Walker Hopkins.

Per Phil's request, a private family service will be held and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the program that meant so much to him, Duke's OLLI – [Osher Lifelong Learning Institute].

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hall-Wynne Funeral Services

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November 14, 2023

Russell Savre wrote a sympathy message

“To the family of Phil Hopkins You have my sympathy for the sudden and unexpected loss of Phil. I have known Phil, and Betty, for over two decades. They were my neighbors at Legacy Place. Phil was very generous with his time and commitment to the neighbors and the neighborhood. He was a wonderful caring person and a friend to all. Phil was always an interesting person to talk to and a joy to be with. I will miss him. I wish the Hopkins family peace. Russ Savre”

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