Phil Ivory

Ivory, Philip J., 59, Bethlehem, PA, died unexpectedly January 28, 2022.

Born November 29, 1962, in Altoona, PA, raised in Chest Springs, PA; son of the late Roy and Lucille (Strohmier) Ivory.

Survived by his children: Katelyn (Aaron), Kimberly, PJ, Jaclynn and Jennifer and twin grandsons Zachary and Aiden, whom he loved dearly. Also, survived by his siblings: Thomas (Luann), St. Augustine; Janet (Jack) Conrad, Monrovia, MD; Daniel (Monica), Bethlehem; Earl (Michele), Chest Springs; Russell (Debora), Ashville; Lisa (Bob) Busch, Garnet Valley, PA; Connie (Paul) Cretin, Loretto; Mike, Coalport; and Patti Stockley, Altoona. Phil is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who loved him dearly, including his special nephew Mark.

He was a graduate of Cambria Heights High School and began his drywall finishing and painting career working alongside his five brothers for their dad's company Ivory Painting and Decorating in Cambria County. He spent ten years as a project manager for Kel Tech Associates in Flanders, NJ. before joining the DC 711 Local Union 1976 in New Jersey, where he was employed as a finishing supervisor for the Anderson Interiors Contracting company in Fairfield, NJ. Phil was an avid hunter and fisherman. He will be remembered as a loving dad and PapPap, amazing brother and best friend to all who knew him. He was a baptized Catholic.

At the request of the deceased there will be no viewing. A celebration of life will be announced at a later time.