Obituary of Philip S. Voorhees

Philip S. Voorhees, 94, of Ewing, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Hamilton Continuing Care Center. Born in Trenton, he was a longtime resident of Ewing. Philip was a graduate of Trenton High School Class of 1939 and was a graduate of Rider College. He was a Veteran of WWII, having proudly served his country with the US Coast Guard. During his time in combat, he fought in the Pacific Theater of Operation. He retired from General Electric in 1983, where he was employed for 36 years in the Finance Division. Philip loved baseball, faithfully rooting for his Philadelphia Phillies, and also enjoyed listening to Dean Martin and Big Band Music. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Son of the late Philip and Fannie Voorhees, husband of the late Anna Voorhees; he is survived by 3 children Virginia Topley, Phyllis Voorhees and Robert Voorhees; his grandchildren Erin Herbst, Steven and Lindsay Voorhees, Robert and Jennifer Voorhees, Daniel Voorhees, Stacy and Ryan Bowes, Mark Topley, Scott Topley; 3 great-granddaughters Samantha, Sydney and Lillianna Voorhees; his daughter-in-law RaeAnne Voorhees. Funeral services and interment were held privately and at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, Lawrenceville, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can made in Philip’s memory to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation P.O. Box 781352 Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352, Please remember to write “In memory of Philip” on the memo line of the check.