Haverhill \u2013 Philip Joseph Banks, 59, beloved husband of 24 years to Theresa M. (Sylvester) Banks, passed away December 29 at the Holy Family Hospital in Methuen after a two week battle with Covid.<\/p>\n
Philip was born in Haverhill, the son of the late, Frank M. and Elizabeth M. (Brown) Banks. He attended Haverhill public schools and was a Graduate of Whittier Vo \u2013 Tech High School Class of 1981.<\/p>\n
Philip was a well-known and highly respected local businessman. He owned and operated Phil\u2019s Quality Window Cleaning and was a contractor for Ceiling Pro International. He was also employed by the City of Haverhill as a Custodian at the Tilton School. Never one to sit still, he was always on the go, if not working he gave time to the community volunteering his time to anyone in need. He was very active in local service organizations and was the currant sitting President of the Pentucket Kiwanis Club and a member of the Haverhill Elks Lodge. He was very outgoing, friendly, and generous and had a great sense of humor. He was always available to help anyone who would ask without question. He possessed a passion for cooking, he was an avid Patriots fan, and collected rubber ducks. He enjoyed trips to Water Country in the summer and roller skating.<\/p>\n
A devoted husband, father, foster father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He leaves his wife, Theresa M. (Sylvester) Banks, of Haverhill, his children; Jeff Tibak, of Lawrence, Chief Warrant Officer U.S. Army, Steven Banks and his wife, Meagan, of Germany, Tiffany, Karissa, Isaiah, Jasmine Destiny, Shawn, and Naisya Banks, all of Haverhill and several children fostered by he and his wife. He is also survived by his brother, John and his wife, Miriam Banks, of Methuen and a sister, Marlene Northey and her husband, Peter, of South Hamilton, six cherished grandchildren; Nathaniel and Nicholas Tibak, Valerie and Aaron Demenie, Benjamin Banks and Alexandra Lindsey, and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Amy Elizabeth.<\/p>\n
Family and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours on Tuesday, January 4, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St. Haverhill. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday Morning at 11:00 AM in the Funeral Home with burial to follow at Walnut Cemetery, Kenoza St. Haverhill. Memorial Donations may be made to his family, C\/O Pentucket Bank 1 Merrimack St. Haverhill, 01830 (please include family name in memo). You can also donate on the Pentucket Kiwanis facebook page. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on facebook, or www.comeaufuneral.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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